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Benefits of Human Milk

What Are the Benefits of Human Milk?

Human milk feeding is good for your baby.

Human milk feeding is the perfect food for babies under 6 months old. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends only human milk feeding for the first six months, with the start of iron-rich solid foods at around six months, and continued breastfeeding for the first two years. This gives babies the most protection. Babies also benefit from even short periods of human milk feeding when combined with formula feeding.

Last Updated 06/2024

Reviewed By Olga Tamayo, Lactation Consultant

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