A member asked:

Is compulsory to start extra supplement like milk, cereal, soup for 4 month baby. i'm still feeding to her. doc said only mother milk not sufficient .

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

NO! Doc is WRONG!!!: The world health organization & most experts recommend breastfeeding only with no other foods for the first 6 months of life. It is considered very unwise to add solid foods at 4 months. Your doctor's advice is harming all the babies under his or her care. Please tell your doctor to read this: http://www.Hc-sc.Gc.Ca/fn-an/nutrition/infant-nourisson/recom/index-eng.Php.

Answered 5/18/2013

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