Baby Nutrition Needs After 6 Month

تتطلب احتياجات الطفل إدخال أغذية تكميلية مناسبة بعد الشهر السادس!

Baby Nutrition Needs After 6 Month

6-12 months
Article
Apr 1, 2021
1 min
  • After 6 months of age, breast milk is insufficient to meet the requirements of some nutrients, particularly energy, protein, iron, zinc and vitamins A and D.
  • Offering nutrient dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats and fortified infant cereals can help avoid potential ‘nutrition gaps’ as your child grows.

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