Me at The Connected Mom: Confused About When To Wean? Your Baby Has The Answer
January 20, 2011 at 10:09 Leave a comment
“It has been nearly a full week since the first media buzz about a new study that contradicts the World Health Organization’s recommendations to breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months. Originally published in the British Medical Journal, a new review basically states that waiting 6 months to introduce solid foods (wean) may leave babies at an increased risk of iron deficiencies, obesity and food allergies. Instead the authors suggest starting the weaning process at 4 months of age. Not surprisingly, the main stream media took it upon themselves to turn this into fear mongering headlines like ‘Breastfeeding for 6 months is too long and could hurt babies’.” (Read more)
Entry filed under: breastfeeding, Parenting, solid food, weaning.
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