The six-month recommendation and starting solids

The six-month recommendation and starting solids

The six-month recommendation is a useful starting point for conversations about when to introduce solid foods. In “Breastfeeding: When And How To Start Solid Foods,” the article cites the World Health Organization’s recommendation to breastfeed exclusively for the first six months of life. It also notes that breastfeeding can continue after solids are introduced.

That distinction matters when discussing feeding plans: the question of when to add solids is not automatically a question of when to stop breastfeeding.