Patient's question:
Healthy body, want to add some red beans, coix seed, mung beans, black beans, millet, etc. of coarse grains and yam puree, potato puree, etc. Not sure if it's good? Concern about the kind of assistance: Can a 5-month-old baby eat coarse grains and yam and other foods?...Doctor's answer:
The answer to the problem you mentioned is certain. It cannot be done because the digestive system of infants and young children is not yet mature, and this type of coarse grain will definitely not be absorbed if it enters the baby's body. For a 5-month-old baby, it is important to extend the time of breastfeeding, with breast milk or formula as the main food, and. However, in order to prepare for weaning later, the proportion of should be gradually increased, and by the time the child is 18 months old, the overall diet should be converted to a meal-based diet, with at least equal amounts of and formula. By the time the baby is 8 months old, most babies can already eat fine, soft foods such as grains, vegetables, and fruits. Some babies can even eat slightly rougher foods, such as steamed buns and bread, which require some chewing.Advice: Personally, when feeding a 5-month-old baby, the first thing to pay attention to is safety and hygiene. At this stage, the baby's digestive system is still in the process of growth and development, and it is still a very fragile system. Foods that adults can easily digest may not be suitable for children. Therefore, the food should neither be too hot nor too cold, and the taste should not be too strong. It must not be too sour, too salty, too spicy, or too greasy. All food must be paid attention to hygiene. Fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed, and meals must be cooked at high temperatures to ensure that all bacteria are completely eliminated. Wishing the baby good health.