What, when and how young children are fed during the first two years of life, which forms the basis for their survival, growth and development. Ideally, infants should be breastfed within an hour of birth, breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months of life, and continue to be breastfed until age 2 and beyond. From 6 months of age, breastfeeding should be combined with a safe, age-appropriate diet of nutritious solid, semi-solid and soft foods.
In 2021, UNICEF and WHO released a set of updated indicators to assess infant and young child feeding practices during this critical window from birth to 2 years of age.
Access the latest information and data on breastfeeding practices for children around the world.
Access the latest information and data on the diets of children aged 6 to 23 months around the world
