Patient's question:
The baby's sleep is not very deep, is there a problem? What kind of assistance is needed: The complexion is okay, just that eating doesn't make the baby gain weight. The baby is breastfeeding, but it's not very sufficient. What should be done?...Doctor's answer:
The average weight of male infants is 9.14 kilograms, and female infants is 8.62 kilograms. The height of the baby is currently slightly below average.The feeding method for an 8-month-old infant is generally three milk feedings and two meals per day. Around 6:30 AM, one feeding is about 180 milliliters of milk. Around 8:00 AM, they can have breakfast, which can include egg custard and vegetable puree, bread, or porridge with meat puree and vegetable puree. Around 10:00 AM, they can have fruit. Around 12:00 PM, another feeding of about 180 milliliters of milk. Around 3:00 PM, they can have fruit or yogurt. Around 5:00 PM, they can have soft noodles with vegetables and minced meat or dumplings, etc. Around 8:00 PM, they can have about 180 milliliters of milk.
Feeding principles: At 8 months, a baby's stomach acid can fully utilize the absorption of protein, so it's appropriate to eat more protein-rich foods, such as tofu, dairy products, fish, and minced meat, etc. Please note—new complementary foods should be introduced one by one, and one should be reintroduced after the other. If there are any adverse reactions, stop immediately. New foods should be offered before changing diapers, with the baby eating the complementary food first before being changed. However, it is recommended to pay more attention to the baby's nutrition and consider trying colostrum for the baby. You can try Soul Sunshine Colostrum, which can promote growth and development and improve intelligence. Colostrum contains taurine, choline, phospholipids, brain peptides, and other essential nutrients for children's growth and development. Experiments have proven that colostrum powder can accelerate the growth rate of cells in vitro and shorten cell survival time, with the effect of promoting cell growth.
The above advice is for the question "Is it important if a 8-month-old baby weighs 15 pounds?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you health!