Question
My baby is already six months old. Can I start giving them complementary foods and stop drinking formula milk? What precautions should I be aware of during this process?
Answer
It is generally recommended to stop breastfeeding after one year and continue to provide formula milk. Cow’s milk does not contain enough nutrients to meet the needs of infants, so it is not advisable to completely stop breastfeeding and formula milk feeding. Before weaning, make sure that the baby is accustomed to drinking formula milk. Although the baby is already one year old, they still need to obtain necessary nutrients by drinking milk. You can first use spoons and other tools to help the baby get accustomed to the taste of other foods, and then teach them to use bottles and other tools.