Table 1 Previous (2004) vs. new (2021) recommendations on child feeding contained in the official public health material (brochure) released in France
Topic | Previous recommendation | New recommendation |
|---|---|---|
Start of CoF | Possible after 4 months | Between 4 and 6 months |
Introduction of all food types | After 6 months | Between 4 and 6 months |
Introduction of different textures | After 6 months | Between 6 and 8 months |
Introduction of pulses and whole grain starches | Between 15 and 18 months | Between 4 and 6 months |
Introduction of allergens (including gluten) | After 12 months | Between 4 and 6 months |
Alternance of follow-on milk and full fat cow milk | Between 1 and 3 years, but to prefer follow-on milk | After the child turns 1 year |
Baby-led weaning | / | No recommendation but this topic is addressed |
Non-recommended foods and beverages* | To limit, and not before 7 months | To limit, to be introduced as later as possible |
Fat | Never before 6 months | From the start of CoF |
Responsive feeding | Not really addressed, from 6/8 months trust baby’s appetite | Trust the baby's appetite at all the ages; examples of baby’s hunger and satiety cues |