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Things to remember
We know this is a lot of information. Here are some of the important things to remember:
• Only give your child breast milk for the first 6 months.
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• To support your nutrition during breastfeeding, try to eat 3 main meals, 2 snacks, and 2 small extra meals throughout the day.
• Introduce foods at 6 months but continue breastfeeding until your baby is 2 years of age or older.
• Learn the foods in the food wheel so you can provide a variety of locally available and affordable foods.
• Household-level food production is encouraged.
• Feed your child at least 4 food groups every day and all 7 food groups at least once a week.
• Children younger than 1 year should not be fed animal milk or honey.
• Do not feed babies or young children junk food or sweetened beverages (soda and juice).
• Wash your hands before you prepare foods.
• Wash your hands and your baby’s hands and face with soap and clean running water before you feed the baby.
• If your child becomes sick, breastfeed more, not less.
