Patient's question:
My child has never been given complementary foods. Recently, I have been gradually introducing her to some whole grains, but every time I give her some, she spits it out and looks extremely uncomfortable. I'm so scared that I don't dare give her more. However, the doctor says I should introduce some appropriate amounts. I'm quite torn, worried it might not be good for her.What kind of help do I need: What are some complementary foods for a 5-month-old baby?
Doctor's answer:
How to introduce solid foods to a five-month-old baby is very important for their growth. Here is the answer to how to introduce solid foods to a five-month-old baby: individual differences vary among babies, and their appetite sizes also differ. As long as the baby is in good spirits, has good digestion and absorption, and meets height and weight standards with normal development, there is no need for mothers to worry. If the baby dislikes formula milk after starting solid foods, it may be because they are novelty-seeking and no longer favor milk. In this case, you can train the baby to eat solid foods. For babies aged 4-6 months, you can introduce rice soup, rice porridge, thin porridge, yolk, fish paste, vegetable paste, fruit paste, and tofu. The principle for introducing solid foods is: