Complementary Feeding In Infants: An Ayurvedic Overview
1 Research Officer(Ay), Dr.A.Lakshmipathi Research Centre for Ayurveda,Chennai
2 Assistant Director In- Charge, Dr.A.Lakshmipathi Research Centre for Ayurveda,Chennai
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of foods to baby other than breast milk when breast milk alone is insufficient to meet the nutritional requirements. This systematic transition from breastfeeding to complementary foods normally extends from 6 months to 2 years and is considered as a very vulnerable period. Proper complementary feeding is a major intervention in reducing under five mortality rate especially in developing countries. The guidelines for infant feeding mentioned in Ayurveda are on par with the modern infant nutrition practices. Phalaprasana and Annaprasana which marks the ceremonial
Introduction
of fruits and cereals are mentioned in Ayurvedic classics along with various complementary foods and nutritional supplements which can provide enough energy and nutrients to meet the requirements of the rapid growing child. Breastfeeding should be continued up to 2 years along with the complementary foods. An attempt has been made to combine various descriptions about complementary feeding from classical Ayurvedic text books and to interpret them in the light of scientific studies and knowledge.
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Asha.S., D. & Maheshwar.T, D. (2019). Complementary Feeding In Infants: An Ayurvedic Overview. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.31142/ijahm/v9i4.03
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