When you breastfeed your baby frequently, starting foods earlier than 6 months is not necessary and can even be harmful.
Myth: Babies need solid food sooner than 6 months old They don't need anything else – no water, tea, juice, porridge or any other foods or fluids during this period.
From the first hour of life, through to 6 months old, your baby can receive all of the nutrition they need to grow and develop from your milk.