Patient's question:
Please ask, my baby doesn't have milk to eat, and is now about two months old. If I feed them rice powder, how much should I feed them?Doctor's answer:
Babies who are four months old have an enhanced activity of amylase in their bodies, and it is recommended to introduce starchy complementary foods to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, promote the secretion of digestive enzymes, and enhance the digestive function of the stomach and intestines. When introducing complementary foods, start with rice water or rice powder. You can choose the timing freely, adding it after breastfeeding, between two milk feedings, or before feeding. Adding complementary foods before feeding is beneficial for the baby's acceptance of these foods, as they are in a hungry state and are more likely to accept the taste of complementary foods at this time.