Introduction of complementary foods (solid foods and liquids other than breast milk or infant formula) during infancy is a practice that has evolved and changed over time and across cultures. Introducing complementary foods to an infant is both an art and a science that relies heavily on caregivers to assess the infant’s readiness to begin and advance the type, texture and amount of food. As a result, it can feel like an overwhelming process if the caregiver feels uncertain about the infant’s readiness. Additionally, caregivers are often exposed to a wide variety of information about when, what, and how to offer complementary foods – and that information is often conflicting. This article aims to provide evidence-based guidance on complementary foods and when, what and how to introduce them to infants.
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Introduction of Complementary Foods in Infancy: When, What and Ho
NOTE: Updated Editor’s Note added 10/2018
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