Patient's question:
How should the nutrition be matched for a nine-month-old child?The child mainly eats congee, rice porridge, and milk (packaged milk and), and occasionally adds some lean meat.
The child has not yet grown teeth. Could it be a calcium deficiency? How should calcium be supplemented? Urgent for an answer. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Six to seven months is the best time to introduce solid foods because it is the optimal period for developing a child's chewing and swallowing skills. It is essential to remember to start with small amounts and gradually increase the consistency, from thin to thick. Observe the child's digestive condition for three to seven days after introducing each new food. At this stage, you can start adding baby rice, porridge, and mashed egg yolk, beginning with a quarter amount and gradually introducing colorful mud, liver mud, and tofu mud. You can also give milk beans, but remember to use minimal seasonings and drink plenty of warm water.