Patient's question:
My child is eight and a half months old. I want to wean him, but he doesn't drink formula. He eats other complementary foods, but not in large quantities. He was born prematurely weighing only 1555g, and now he also has iron deficiency anemia. There are no other problems.Doctor's answer:
Hello, friend, do not rush to wean. It is recommended that the baby should be fully breastfed for at least 6 months. But you may find that some babies are eager to start solid food early.When an infant can accept nutrition other than liquid food, he will give you a very clear signal.
Suggestion: The general experience with complementary foods is to start with rice cereal, as it does not contain gluten and is less likely to cause allergic reactions compared to other foods. You should first breastfeed the baby, then mix the rice cereal with enough formula or breast milk to form a semi-liquid paste, and then give the baby one or two spoonfuls of the cereal paste. Do not wean immediately, but gradually reduce and adapt.