Question
My child is three months and three days old. What kind of complementary foods can I add at this stage? Can I give her rice porridge if I am bottle-feeding?
Answer
For babies breastfed exclusively, it is generally recommended to start introducing complementary foods between four to six months. For babies on mixed or formula feeding, rice gruel can be introduced at an earlier stage, followed by gradually adding rice purees, juices, and other foods. It’s important to keep the food simple and varied to accommodate the baby’s small appetite.