Patient's question:
The baby was born last October. This year's May Day, I was supposed to be weaning off breastfeeding, but I heard from others that children should breastfeed until they are one year old to enjoy the nutrition from the breast milk. However, I have a relatively small amount of milk, and the baby doesn't drink formula milk now. It hasn't grown much either. When is the most appropriate time to wean?What kind of assistance is needed: How long does breast milk lose its nutrition after being fed? What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, it takes 7 months. Breastfeeding is sufficient for the baby until they are 6 months old. If they are breastfed for too long, it's best to say that the baby is full but there's little nutritional value, as breast milk after 6 months has little nutrition. After 7 months, the nutritional value of breast milk can no longer keep up.At 4 months, the child can start eating rice powder and yolk, and by 6 months, they can eat stewed porridge and a small amount of meat. Gradually, you can introduce more complementary foods and give the baby formula. This way, the baby will digest more nutrients. Wishing the baby healthy growth.