During the first few months, breast milk is the only supplier of the most important nutrients a baby needs for a healthy growth. This is why it is particularly important that the mother’s diet is healthy and balanced. Fresh fruit, vegetables, wholemeal products, and fish at least once a week are important in order to supply babies well with vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and vital fatty acids.
According to paediatricians, only vitamin D and fluoride should be given in addition to breast milk as a prophylactic measure.
It is also advisable that fluoride is supplemented to reduce the risk of tooth decay.