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How to Introduce Solid Food to Baby
It is an undisputed fact that breast milk is the absolute best food a healthy mother can feed her newborn. Health Canada recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months, but to continue breastfeeding up to 2 years of age and beyond. At around 6 months of age, most babies are ready to be slowly introduced to solid foods. Before this time, solid foods are of no benefit to the infant. They can even produce untoward side effects such as stomach upset, gas and may increase the chances of an allergic reaction.
