Patient's question:
My child has been born for a week, and the whole family is very happy. Now they are breastfed every day. My friend fed meat to the baby today, and I don't know if it has any effect. Can newborns eat meat?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, newborns cannot eat meat because their bodies are not yet fully developed. When parents start introducing meat to their babies, they should begin with a single variety and add it in small amounts. The texture should gradually transition from pureed (meat puree) to semi-solid (meat bits) to solid (meat pieces). Cooking methods should be kept simple, and no seasonings should be added. If the child is digesting well, fruits puree and rice porridge can be gradually introduced, and the amount of complementary food can be increased. Therefore, at this stage, the child cannot eat meat.