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Infant feeding and nutrition

Whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed your baby, it’s important to respond to your baby’s cues as well as your own intuition to feed your baby. There are services and support available locally, including infant feeding cafés and breastfeeding support groups.

Infant feeding and nutrition list

  • Breastfeeding

  • Formula feeding

  • Your baby's first solid foods

  • Vitamins

  • Drinks for babies

  • Baby cues

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