Patient's question:
Can a 2.5-month-old baby start eating some rice soup? Can it be mixed with milk for feeding? When mixing, is the milk powder directly diluted with rice soup?What kind of help is needed: Can rice soup be fed? How to feed it together with milk powder?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, the time to introduce complementary foods for infants is around four to five months. Providing complementary foods at two months is relatively early, as children's digestive systems are not fully developed, making them prone to digestive issues. If it is indeed necessary to feed and provide complementary foods, you can cook rice and extract the top clear broth, also known as "rice oil," and mix it with an adequate amount of formula to drink. As long as the baby's bowel movements are normal, you can gradually introduce it. If digestive issues occur, immediately switch to full formula and then gradually reintroduce complementary foods.