Patient's question:
After the baby was born, they only ate breast milk for a few days and then had no milk left. With no other option, they had to switch to formula. However, formula is quite expensive. Additionally, the mother mentioned that a four-month-old baby can start eating porridge or rice powder, so she asked me to buy canned rice powder for the baby. But I’m afraid the baby might have digestive issues if they eat the rice powder, so I haven’t bought it yet.What kind of help I need: Can a four-month-old baby who has been drinking formula start eating canned rice powder now?
Doctor's answer:
Mom said that a four-month-old baby can eat porridge or rice powder, and asked me to buy canned rice powder for the baby to eat. A four-month-old baby's digestive and absorption ability is already quite normal, so it's okay to try it. When feeding rice powder, you need to see how well the baby adapts. If the baby is in good health and recovers quickly, there's no problem. If not, you need to gradually increase the amount to help the baby recover. It's important to carefully observe the baby's tolerance, as different babies have different physical constitutions, which is also related to their parents. Some babies can continue eating until they are one or two years old, while others can start eating dinner at six months. You can't expect too much.