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Breastfeeding facts for kids

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Breastfeeding is when a mother feeds her babies with her breasts. The baby puts its mouth on to their mother's nipple and sucks the milk out. Another common way to breastfeed is using a breast pump. It is a machine used to pump the milk out of the breast so the child can drink it later.

Babies have a reflex to suck everything that is put in their mouth. Most babies do not need infant formula milk (powder milk) or solid food for six months or more.

Breast milk is the best food for babies' health and growth.

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    Sign for a private nursing area at a museum using the international breastfeeding symbol

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    Ilkhanate prince Ghazan being breastfed

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