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      Complementary Feeding : A Position Paper by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Committee on Nutrition

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          This position paper considers different aspects of complementary feeding (CF), focussing on healthy term infants in Europe. After reviewing current knowledge and practices, we have formulated these recommendations: Timing: Exclusive or full breast-feeding should be promoted for at least 4 months (17 weeks, beginning of the 5th month of life) and exclusive or predominant breast-feeding for approximately 6 months (26 weeks, beginning of the 7th month) is a desirable goal. Complementary foods (solids and liquids other than breast milk or infant formula) should not be introduced before 4 months but should not be delayed beyond 6 months.

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                Journal
                Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
                Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
                Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
                0277-2116
                2017
                January 2017
                : 64
                : 1
                : 119-132
                Article
                10.1097/MPG.0000000000001454
                28027215
                8cff82bb-9e0d-4195-85c2-a0a746cbe13e
                © 2017
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