Question

The seven-month-old baby has been crying and fussy lately and doesn’t eat much. I want to ask if a seven-month-old baby can eat congee?

Answer

Hello, a seven-month-old baby is starting to teethe and can basically eat most foods that are not too coarse or hard. You can give the baby rice porridge, soft rice, meat floss, fruit puree, and cooked soup. When feeding, do not stick to one type; it should be varied. Do not force the baby to eat a certain amount to avoid picky eating in the future. Additionally, do not give the baby complementary foods immediately after breastfeeding; it’s better to offer the complementary foods when the baby is hungry first, followed by the milk.