Breastfeeding provides the complete form of infant nutrition for the first
six months of life. However after six months breastmilk alone will not
be able to provide all the nutrients the infant requires to achieve optimum
growth and development. At six months breastmilk  must be complemented
with a variety of adequate nutritious foods from the six food groups so that
the infant will have sufficient energy, protein and nutrients needed for
growth, increased activity and good health.