Patient's question:
My son is now seven and a half months old, and we haven't started adding complementary foods yet. I'm wondering if not adding complementary foods will affect his other development?Doctor's answer:
Generally, breast milk is most nutritious only in the first three months. Your baby is now over 7 months old, and the nutrients needed are not just what breast milk can provide. It is recommended to wean off breast milk and replace it with other formula, supplemented by breast milk.As the baby grows older, their diet gradually includes more types of food, and the texture becomes thicker and drier, with larger particles. During the process of adding complementary foods, parents should not be arbitrary or; they must be patient to ensure the continuation of the baby's normal growth and development.