SIGNS BABY IS READY FOR COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
Holds head straight when sitting down
Opens smooth when others eat
Is interested in foods others ear
Receives frequent breastfeed but appears hungry soon after
Not gaining weight adequately
Starts to bite instead of suck when feeding
Not push food out to the mouth with tongue when being offered
ADVANTAGES OF SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING
Optimal growth
Less risk of anaemia
Less risk of zinc and other micronutrient deficiencies
Improved productivity
Improved cognitive development
Less diarrhoea and respiratory infections
Less chances of death
Better psychosocial development
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