Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. How old does an infant need to be to eat porridge?Doctor's answer:
Do not add complementary foods too early! The child cannot digest them. Starchy foods can only be digested after the baby is 4 months old because the baby starts producing amylase at 4 months. Before 4 months, eating these starchy foods. This situation may be due to a weak spleen and stomach, mainly manifested as stomach bloating, stomach pain, belching, poor appetite, and fullness after meals. Xiang Sha Liu Jun Wan can be used to regulate it, which has a certain effect. The diet should be light and avoid spicy foods.