Your baby does not need any other food or drink for the first six months of life. If the weather is hot, just dress the baby in a vest and feed more often, as the baby demands. Breast milk is mostly made up of water so the baby will not become dehydrated.
Introducing juices is not necessary and the use of teats could confuse the breastfed baby. You should still offer the breast after each mixed feed and you will find that this is all that your baby will need. If you do give Expressed Breast Milk or water, because you have to leave the baby, then you can use a cup from six months, thus avoiding bottles altogether.
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You may be wondering about your baby 's sharp teeth. They may start to break through the gums at four to six months of age, but do not worry, they rarely bite. Just remember to allow the baby to complete his feed and he will let go himself with no problems. If you try to pull the nipple away, you may be in danger of getting a nasty nip!
At six months, when your baby starts to show an interest in chewing things, you can start to introduce new tastes.
© Sharon Trotter |
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