* Milk from the pouch: After being born, a tiny joey crawls into its mother's pouch and attaches to a teat. The mother kangaroo produces two types of milk: one for very young joeys and another, richer milk for older joeys. This milk provides all the nourishment the joey needs for its first few months.
* Solid food: As the joey grows, it starts to venture out of the pouch for short periods, and around 6 months old, it begins to eat solid food. This typically starts with grass and gradually includes other foods like leaves and seeds.
* Pouch visits continue: Even after starting to eat solid food, the joey continues to visit the pouch for milk and comfort until it is about 18 months old. It often will continue to suckle on its mother's teat until it is around 2 years old.
This extended period of care and nourishment ensures the joey's survival and allows it to develop strong and healthy.