This research may suggest that the introduction of solid foods could be a determining factor in prolonging or shortening the breastfeeding experience. It opens up questions about when and how to introduce solids in a way that supports both infant nutrition and continued breastfeeding, which is known to have numerous health benefits. Further studies could focus on finding ways to optimize the timing and variety of solid food introduction for the best outcomes.
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The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding. This is shown in a new study, in which the mothers of 1,251 infants from all over Sweden participated. Almost half of the infants received tastings at the age of four months.