Breastfeeding the baby: Breast milk is very beneficial for the baby. However, if breast milk is not given enough or stopped prematurely, it can be harmful to the baby’s health.

How long should the baby be breastfed? Dr. Ravi Malik explains that a baby is exclusively breastfed for 6 months. A 6 month old baby is given nothing but milk. These little children are not even given water.

A child should be breastfed up to 2 years. Doctors advise that a child should be breastfed till the age of 2 years.

However, if after 2 years mother and baby are comfortable and milk production is going well then breast milk should be continued.

Breast milk contains all the essential nutrients. It is easily digested and does not cause gas in the baby’s stomach. Due to the antibodies in the milk, the risk of infectious diseases is reduced. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sudden death.