Infants should be breastfed until 6 months, then introduced to pureed foods; at 1 year or later they can have cows milk.

• A. Breastfeed until 6 months, then pureed foods, and cow's milk at 1 year
• B. Formula only until 2 years
• C. Solid foods at 3 months
• D. Cow's milk from birth

Answer: (A)

Infant feeding guidelines emphasize exclusive breastfeeding for about six months, followed by the introduction of complementary, age-appropriate foods while continuing to breastfeed, and delaying cow’s milk until after 12 months. Exclusive breastfeeding for roughly six months provides ideal nutrition and immune protection. Around six months, an infant’s iron stores wane and the need for iron-rich foods increases, so starting with pureed or smooth solids supports growth without displacing breast milk. Cow’s milk before one year is not recommended because it can be hard to digest, is low in iron, and can place extra strain on the kidneys, increasing the risk of iron-deficiency anemia; it should not replace breast milk or formula during the first year. After about a year, whole cow’s milk can be introduced gradually as part of a balanced diet, while still offering a variety of iron-rich foods and other nutrients.

So the best approach aligns with starting breastfeeding for six months, then introducing pureed foods, and reserving cow’s milk for after the first birthday.