Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for infants and toddlers up to age 2 and beyond. For the first six months of their lives, babies get all the nutrition they need through breastfeeding and a vitamin D supplement.
Once a baby is around 6 months old, they are ready to have solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid foods and your family’s eating behaviour.
Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s often used by trans-masculine or non-binary parents to describe how they feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that all parents feel represented and included. Learn more about breastfeeding or chestfeeding.
Learn more about how and when to feed your baby:
Parents may give their baby formula for various reasons. If you are considering using formula, discuss with your health care provider before adding formula to your baby’s diet.
If you have concerns about your baby not wanting to stop feeding, or physical issues like cleft-palate that interfere with feeding, talk to your healthcare provider. Learn more:
Weaning is the process of transitioning your baby from breastfeeding or chestfeeding, or from bottle-feeding to solid foods.
Learn about what kinds of solid foods you can feed your baby and when.
Keep your baby safe and healthy during their first year. Learn more about food and water safety for infants.
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