Dr SHAH CHILD CLINIC AND LAB

Infant Health And Nutrition The right Nutrition is the most important aspect of a child’s growth and development. From the time a baby is born, extra care is provided to the child. This article talks about all the vital aspects of infant health and nutrition. Age: Birth to 6 months During this time, it is only recommended to exclusively breastfeed the baby or formula feed him. Introducing any other form of liquids (not even water) or semi-solid food is not advisable as your baby’s digestive tract is usually weak and still developing. Plus, your baby will get all the required nourishment from your breast milk or from formula. It is advised to feed the child every 2 to 3 hours initially and then the feeds can be on demand Age: 6 to 8 months By this time, your baby is usually ready for solids. Breastfeeding or formula milk should be continued as they still remain a major part of your child’s nutrition. This is just an introduction to semi-solids to start...