Previous CDC studies have shown that nearly everyone in the U.S. is exposed regularly to low levels of perchlorate. People are exposed through eating food, and drinking milk and water that contain perchlorate. Trace levels of perchlorate have been found in both breast milk and infant formula.revious CDC studies have shown that nearly everyone in the U.S. is exposed regularly to low levels of perchlorate. People are exposed through eating food, and drinking milk and water that contain perchlorate. Trace levels of perchlorate have been found in both breast milk and infant formula.
When you add solid foods to your babyâs diet, continue breastfeeding until at least 12 months. You can continue to breastfeed after 12 months if you and your baby desire. Check with your childâs doctor about vitamin D and iron supplements during the first year.
Age to Start Solids - Current recommendations indicate that breast milk/formula be babyâs main source of nutrition until at least 6 months of age! Many pediatricians still recommend solids at 4 months of age and this chart accomodates that recommendation. When Starting Solids - Start slowly, with a tablespoon sized portion of the food you have chosen to begin with. Baby may eat only 1/2 of the portion the very first times you begin solids. Don't fret if your baby does not finish a meal. Foods are more for practice than for nutrition.