Patient's question:
Healthy body, want to add some red beans, coix seeds, mung beans, black beans, millet, etc. of coarse grains and yam puree, potato puree, etc. not know whether it is good? Concerned about what kind of assistance: Can a 5-month-old baby eat coarse grains and yam and other foods?...Doctor's answer:
Your explanation about the answer to the problem is certain. It cannot be, because the digestive system of infants and young children is not yet mature, this kind of coarse grain entering the baby's body will definitely not be absorbed. For a 5-month-old baby, attention should be paid to extending the time of breastfeeding, with breast milk or formula as the basis, and food as an addition. However, in order to cooperate with weaning in the future, the proportion of food should be gradually increased, and by the time the child is 18 months old, it should be mainly converted to food-based, with at least equal amounts of milk and food. By the time the baby is 8 months old, most babies can already eat fine, soft foods such as grains, vegetables, and fruits. Some babies can even eat slightly rougher foods, such as steamed buns and bread, which require some chewing.Advice: Personally, when feeding a 5-month-old baby, the first thing to pay attention to is safety and hygiene. At this stage, the baby's digestive system is still in the process of growth and development, and it is still a very fragile system. Foods that adults can eat may not be suitable for children. Therefore, the food should not be too hot or too cold, and the taste should not be too strong. It must not be too sour, too salty, too spicy, or too greasy. All food must be paid attention to hygiene, fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed, and food must be cooked at high temperatures to ensure that all bacteria are completely eliminated. Wishing the baby good health.