Links to sites with useful information
http://www.who.int/gb/EB_WHA/PDF/WHA54/ea54id4.pdf
This contains the conclusions and recommendations of the expert consultation on the optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding published by WHO in 2001.
http://www.bda.uk.com/
The BDA Paediatric Group position statement on breastfeeding and weaning onto solid foods. They comment that infants weaned at or near six months will need to be moved onto a mixed diet more quickly than those weaned earlier to ensure continued development of normal feeding behaviour and continued nutritional adequacy.
http://www.sacn.gov.uk/pdf/saltfinal.pdf
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition Report on Salt, published in 2003 gave for the first time, target average salt intakes for infants and children. These do not represent optimal or ideal consumption levels for infants and children but an achievable population goal. They are substantially less than current levels of intake (for example 3g/day for 4-6 year olds compared to intakes of about 5g/day currently).
Links to sites which offer advice on weaning to new mothers
http://www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com/
The National Childbirth Trust website has helpful and practical advice on weaning for new mothers.
