Nearly one in five infant deaths each year are attributable to poor breastfeeding habits.
The main child feeding recommendations during the first two years by the he World Health Organisation (2002) are the following:
Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months (exclusive breastfeeding is defined as giving only breastmilk and no other food or fluid including water except medication).
Start optimal complementary feeding at six months with continuation of breastfeeding for the first two years or beyond (complementary feeding means giving solid or semisolid food to a child in addition to breastmilk).