International guidance recommends initiating breastfeeding within one hour of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and continued breastfeeding alongside appropriate complementary foods for up to two years or beyond. Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, implementation gaps persist due to unaddressed maternal challenges including the transition to complementary feeding. Readiness for complementary feeding should be guided by developmental cues, feeding introduced with appropriate texture progression, alongside continued breastfeeding for sustained child health and growth. To support breastfeeding guideline adherence, an interdisciplinary approach with mothers at the core is required.
