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According to the Department of Health: 'Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of a baby's life. Beyond this stage, breastfeeding should continue for as long as the mother and baby wish.'.
Breast milk is the best food you can offer your new baby. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. At about 6 months, your baby will be ready for other foods, but you can continue breastfeeding until your child is 2 years of age and beyond.Breast milk:1  Is naturally and uniquely producedâby each mother for her own baby. 2  So your baby is less likely to be exposed to foreign allergenic material.t about 6 months, your baby will be ready for other foods, but you can continue breastfeeding until your child is 2 years of age and beyond. Breast milk: 1  Is naturally and uniquely producedâby each mother for her own baby.