Breastfeeding: the best possible start for babies

Exclusive breastfeeding (a breast milk only diet with no other liquids or solids—not even water) for the first six months of a child’s life is one of the most important interventions to ensure a child’s survival, healthy growth and development. 

For more information on Breastfeeding and World Vision's promotion of its benefits, read about World Breastfeeding Week or Key Breastfeeding Facts.