Patient's question:
2 months ago, I have been feeding my baby both breast milk and formula. I'm unsure whether adding complementary foods at 4 months or waiting until 6 months would be best for the baby? My baby's head is a bit wobbly at 4 months? I need accurate answers!...Doctor's answer:
The third month has already started to gradually provide vegetable and fruit juices. Starting from the fourth month, we have gradually introduced rice porridge, egg custard, thin rice noodles, fish, and lean meat balls, etc. In summary, the principle is to proceed step by step, starting with small amounts and gradually increasing, moving from thin to thick, introducing one type at a time before moving to multiple varieties, and progressing from simple to complex. There is no fixed pattern. As long as there is no digestive discomfort, it is best to avoid picky eating as much as possible. However, it is generally recommended to introduce complementary foods during meal times at the beginning. At other times, you can change diapers appropriately. If there is nausea or vomiting, pause the introduction or increase the amount. Once the condition improves, gradually reintroduce and restore to normal. The purpose of introducing complementary foods is to prepare for weaning, as breast milk cannot be consumed indefinitely. It will eventually need to be weaned. Additionally, the quality of breast milk also improves over time.Advice: Of course, you can start introducing complementary foods gradually now. I prefer to introduce them slowly and start early rather than rush the process at 6 months. Allowing the digestive system to gradually adjust is the best approach.