Patient's question:
The baby is 4.5 months old and watches us eat and wants to try it too. Currently, the baby is breastfeeding. Can the baby eat such as rice porridge now? The baby's stool is currently yellow and watery. If the baby can eat rice porridge, how long should we wait after eating it before feeding the baby milk again? How many times a day can the baby eat rice porridge? None, can a 4.5-month-old baby eat rice porridge?Doctor's answer:
The child is four and a half months old. Currently, if breastfeeding, you can start giving the child complementary foods. Both rice powder and egg yolk are suitable. First, provide a small amount of complementary food and carefully observe the baby's digestion. Start with once a day, gradually increasing the amount and frequency. You should also provide egg yolk, either steamed or boiled. Do not feed many times a day. Let the baby treat the rice powder as a snack, feeding it between breastfeeding intervals.