> Kathy D. wrote: There is plenty of evidence that adding
> solids to the diet between 4 and 6 months helps kids grow better under
> certain circumstances.  This doesn't mean they don't still need their
> mothers' breast milk -- they obviously do.  But it may not be enough after 4
> months under adverse conditions.
>

But, if the conditions are that adverse that mothers' milk is not sufficient
(which means maternal food status is really, really bad), where do they get the
good foods to complement?
Just wondering how to put two pieces of knowledge together.
Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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