Question

How much rice porridge should a four-month-old baby eat? How much water should be added, and how can the amount of rice porridge be increased?

Answer

When a four-month-old baby starts eating rice porridge for the first time, it is recommended to begin with 1 to 2 tablespoons and observe the baby’s reaction. If there is no discomfort, gradually increase the amount. Initially, giving the baby rice porridge once a day is sufficient. Rice porridge can be mixed with warm water or formula milk, or after consuming vegetables, use the vegetable juice to mix it. The preparation method for rice porridge using formula milk or breast milk is as follows: first, moisten the rice porridge with a small amount of warm water, then add breast milk or formula milk, and stir until it forms a paste.