Australian researchers have uncovered a dangerous link between feeding babies solids and formula too early and childhood obesity.
For a decade, the study tracked 346 infants from Sydney’s southwest — an area with the highest rate of childhood obesity in Australia.or formula in the first four months of life.
WSU Translational Health Research Institute’s Haider Mannan — who led the study — said it was recommended mothers breastfeed exclusively, if possible, for at least four months. “What our study has shown is that, in terms of infant feeding patterns, the first four months of life poses the greatest risk for the development of obesity later in childhood,” Dr Mannan said.
“We recommend continued exclusive breastfeeding for four to six months and not over six months as it may result in mothers exclusively breastfeeding, for example, for nine months, which is not recommended based on latest research.”
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