Question
My child has reached one year old, and I want to wean him, but I’m not sure whether it’s better to give him milk or formula?
Answer
Starting from the fourth month, gradually introduce porridge, egg yolk, thin rice, noodles, fish meat, and minced meat balls. In summary, follow a principle of gradual progression, starting with small amounts and thin textures, moving to larger quantities and thicker consistencies, and from single ingredients to a variety of them. There is no fixed pattern. Avoid fussy eating as much as possible unless there is indigestion. Generally, start with complementary foods during meal times. At other times, you can change diapers appropriately. If there is vomiting, pause or reduce the provision temporarily. Resume gradually once it improves. The purpose of complementary feeding is to prepare for weaning from breastfeeding. Breast milk cannot be consumed forever; it will eventually have to be stopped. As time goes by, the quality of breast milk also decreases.