Is it okay for a five-month-old baby to only drink water and not breastfeed?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Is it okay for a five-month-old baby to just drink water and not eat milk?

Doctor's answer:

A 5-month-old baby can start eating solid food. For example, you can try adding rice cereal and egg yolk.
You can start adding rice cereal to your child’s diet, starting with 2 tablespoons and gradually increasing the amount. The same applies to egg yolk.
There are many factors that can cause digestive diseases in children. If your child is diagnosed with a digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, follow digestive decompression, and develop good hygiene habits.
Parents should pay attention not to let their child develop picky eating habits and maintain a balanced diet.

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