摘要：What is already known about this topic? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing complementary foods at approximately age 6 months. Introduction before age 4 months is too early because infants are not developmentally ready for complementary foods. Early introduction prevents infants from reaching the recommended 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding. What is added by this report? Nearly one in three infants is introduced to complementary foods before age 4 months; prevalence of early introduction varies geographically and across sociodemographic and infant feeding characteristics. What are the implications for public health practice? Increasing awareness of and adherence to feeding recommendations could help reduce early introduction. Health care providers and others who might influence infant feeding practices should educate families on recommended timing of introduction of complementary foods.
关键词：Introducing Complementary Foods To Infants;Recommendations For Introducing Complementary Foods;Early Introduction Of Complementary Foods;When To Introduce Complementary Foods To Babies;Introducing Solid Foods To Infants;Food Attitudes and Behaviors;MMWR;Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report;Infant Feeding
