Patient's question:
Please ask, my baby doesn't have milk to eat, and it's about two months old now. If I feed him rice powder, how much should I feed him?Doctor's answer:
At four months, a baby's body increases its amylase activity, allowing for the addition of starchy complementary foods to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, promote the secretion of digestive enzymes, and enhance digestive function. When introducing complementary foods, start with rice water or rice flour. You can choose the timing freely—whether after breastfeeding, between feedings, or before feeding. Adding complementary foods before a feeding is beneficial for the baby's acceptance, as they are in a hungry state and are more likely to accept the taste of the food.