Question

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

Answer

Hello, I’m glad to assist you: Of course! Here are some suggestions:

  1. Allow the baby to gradually adapt. Begin by letting the child get used to the taste of soup or juice, to spark his interest. You can dilute adult soup 2-3 times, cool it to body temperature, and feed it before breastfeeding. You can also dilute juice with water and feed it directly, or mix it with formula milk.
  2. Gradually increase the quantity and variety of the baby’s complementary foods. When introducing a new complementary food, proceed step by step, starting with a small amount and gradually increasing it. Rushing the process can lead to failure. For example, introduce egg yolks at 4 months old, starting with 1/4 of an egg yolk, and increase to 1/2 after a week if appetite and digestion are normal, eventually working up to one whole egg yolk.