It is most important to breast feed for the baby's first six months at least, if at all possible. The mother's milk ( colostrum) in the first few days after delivery is rich in antibodies and lymphocytes, which boost the immunity of the child to diseases. Once established breast feeding largely determines the baby's health, not only in the first few months but for many years to come, and saves needless miseries such as ear infections, colic and allergies. Research has shown that the substitution of cow's milk in the early months can be correlated with later obesity and heart disease. It would seem that the high cholesterol level in a mother's milk ­as opposed to low cholesterol in cow's milk - serves in fact to establish lower cholesterol levels in later years. Recent studies have also indicated that when cow's milk is introduced before four months of age, this may trigger the autoimmune process and increase the risk of diabeted developing in later year

From the age of six months, mashed vegetables and other foods should be introduced gradually, while at the same time decreasing the consumption of milk. Then, when the first molar appears - usually at about 18 months - this is a sign that the pancreatic enzymes in the intestines are ready to synthesize more solid foods. Of course, this is only a general timetable and every baby is different: some can be weaned at a very early age while others will refuse weaning even after the first birthday. When mother's milk is not available it is advisable to use either the milk from another mother (a wet nurse) or goat's milk, or a combination of both. Babies born to vegan mothers are known to thrive on almond milk or Soya milk.

It has many varieties and tastes. Babies typically move to consuming baby food once nursing or formula is not sufficient for the child's appetite. Clean the hands well before you begin to arrange any meals for the baby. The food should be hygienic and clean. For all time stay your baby’s tools divide and clean it methodically with drinkable/boiled water before portion any meals. The readymade food sho