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Most U.S. Babies Start Solid Foods Too Soon
« on: January 07, 2018, 02:11:05 pm »
Most U.S. Babies Start Solid Foods Too Soon
 
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
Thursday, January 4, 2018

THURSDAY, Jan. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- More than half the parents in the United States start feeding their babies solid foods before they're 6 months old -- the age now recommended by health experts, a new study indicates.

Introducing solid foods or new drinks too early could deprive them nutritionally, the researchers warned. Waiting too long can also have negative effects, they said.

https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_170761.html

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Re: Most U.S. Babies Start Solid Foods Too Soon
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2018, 03:27:32 pm »
"I'm a man, but I changed, because I had to. Oh well."