Can a 5-month-old baby with teething drink yogurt?

Patient's question:

The teeth have already started to come in. Hello, would you still be able to give him yogurt to drink? I heard from the elders that it's not good to eat acidic foods when the teeth are coming in. Hello, is there any interference? What kind of assistance do you need: Please explain, thank you!!!

Doctor's answer:

Here are four reasons to let babies drink yogurt:
1. Yogurt is rich in nutrients and has a high energy density. A cup of yogurt (150 ml) can provide about 30% of the energy and calcium, as well as approximately 10% of the protein, needed for infants and young children. Yogurt is very similar to breast milk in composition and is easily absorbed, making it particularly suitable for infants and young children with immature digestive systems.
2. Yogurt contains galactose, which is a component of cerebroside lipids in the brain and nervous system. Galactose plays a close role in the rapid development of a baby's brain after birth.
3. Nausea and vomiting are common diseases in infants and young children during summer. Yogurt contains sufficient lactic acid bacteria, which can effectively inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria and reduce immune function. As a result, it can help prevent nausea and vomiting or prolong the duration of chronic nausea and vomiting.

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