Breastfeeding Recommendations and Guidance

Families, health care providers, and early care and education providers can help mothers reach their breastfeeding goals. Exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months is recommended. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends continued breastfeeding while introducing appropriate complementary foods until children are 12 months or older. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend continued breastfeeding along with introducing appropriate complementary foods for up to 2 years or longer. How to safely store, prepare, and transport expressed breast milk. Precautions to take when feeding your infant after a flood, hurricane, or other emergency. How to clean your breast pump and other infant feeding items to keep your baby healthy. How to Keep Your Breast Pump Kit Clean How to Clean, Sanitize, and Store Infant Feeding Items Tools and resources to support breastfeeding, storing breast milk, and introducing solid foods. Resources on infant safety in the maternity care setting. What to do if an infant or child is mistakenly fed another woman's expressed breast milk.