| The process of expanding the diet with foods and drinks other than breast milk (formula) is referred to as weaning (as defined by the Department of Health [DoH]). Various reports from different groups concluded that 84%, 94% and 97% of infants had begun the weaning process by 4 months. The mothers had therefore ignored the guidelines from the COMA Working Group which recommend delaying weaning until after this period. What is the scientific basis for this recommendation? |