Question
Can a baby who is 3.5 months old and weighs 12 Jin start eating complementary foods?
Answer
The baby is 3.5 months old and is underweight, with insufficient breast milk and a refusal to drink from a bottle. If the milk supply is indeed insufficient, it is recommended to adopt a mixed feeding method. At 3 months, the average weight range for male babies is typically between 5.0-6.9 kg, and for female babies between 4.7-6.2 kg. You can use the formula to calculate the weight: Weight = (Age in months) x 3.5 + Birth Weight. If the baby has reached the standard weight, complementary foods can be gradually introduced between 4-6 months. Some perceived milk insufficiency may be a misconception, and it’s not necessary to introduce formula milk prematurely.