Question

Doctor, my child is already six months old. Can I start feeding him fruits now?

Answer

Hello, I’m glad to assist you: Yes, you can! Here are some suggestions:

  1. Allow the baby to gradually adapt. Start by letting the child get accustomed to the taste of soup or juice to spark his interest. You can dilute the soup for adults by 2-3 times and cool it to a temperature similar to body temperature, feeding it before breastfeeding. For juice, you can feed it directly with water or mix it with powdered milk.
  2. Gradually increase the quantity and variety of the baby’s complementary foods. When adding a new complementary food, do so progressively, starting with a small amount and gradually increasing the quantity. Rushing the process can easily lead to failure. For instance, start by adding egg yolk at four months old, beginning with 1/4 of an egg yolk. If the appetite and digestion are normal after one week, increase it to 1/2, and then gradually increase to one whole egg yolk.