A new father is ready to take his wife and newborn son home. He proudly tells the nurse who is discharging them that within the next week he plans to start feeding the infant cereal between breastfeeding sessions. The nurse can explain to him that beginning solid foods before 4 to 6 months may:

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Introducing solid foods before 4 to 6 months of age may lead to early cessation of breastfeeding because the baby may become satisfied with solid foods and drink less breast milk. It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months, and then gradually introduce solid foods while continuing to breastfeed throughout the first year.

A New Father Is Ready to Take His Wife and Newborn