how long is it safe to EBF?

Question

I plan on EBF for at least the first 6 months...but how long is it safe to go on exclusively breast milk without introducing solid foods or other drinks?
When should I start to introduce other things?

Answer

6 months+ is the current recommendation for solids. I know people that didn't start until later though and that's perfectly fine.

Food before 1 is just for fun

Nutrition should come from Breastmilk. 6-12 months is just used fit fun

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I read that babies can take breast milk exclusively until 12mths as long as they are gaining weight. But it's recommended to start baby food at 6mths

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Honestly I would talk to your doctor or Midwife about this. The opinion on that tends to change every few years as to what is recommended😊

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I introduced solids to my oldest son at the 6 month mark and he wouldn't take them at all, I was told it was fine and the he didn't have to eat the solids if he didn't want to, but his main food source was breast milk until 25 months.

That being said. After the first year if he wanted the food off my plate I sure as heck gave it to him.

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I introduced solids at 5 months. My son was EBF until then. He had horrendous reflux, he was 2 weeks overdue and 99th percentile height and weight. He was definitely ready and it suited him very well. A lot of his sickness stopped when I introduced them. It depends on your child- I've got friends who introduced them at 7-8 months as they just weren't interested.

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I breastfed my first a whole year with no solids-as long as they're gaining solids are really for the development of their chewing, swallowing, mouth and tongue control skills. Not to say you "can't" or "shouldn't" introduce solids-their bodies are equipped for solids starting around 6mo. The only stipulation I've heard of is cows milk being an issue for babies under 12mo.

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Starting solids is now recommended to be started at 6 months. My daughter was EBF till then and shes such a clever cookie :)

how long is it safe to EBF?

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