Question
Babies can start with solid food at four months old, and by seven months, they can have a variety of chopped vegetables, fish, eggs, liver puree, minced meat, etc. Is the current solid food arrangement appropriate for the baby? Do they need to add an extra meal? We have not introduced vegetarian solid foods yet, worried about absorption issues. Could this diet lead to malnutrition in the baby? Can the baby drink soy milk, eat tofu, and consume pork? Can you add red dates to the congee?
Answer
You can start introducing solid food and can appropriately add minced meat, tofu brain, liver puree, etc., but do not add too much at once and proceed gradually. The current diet arrangement for the baby is generally appropriate, but you should pay attention to observe for any signs of indigestion, such as undigested food being excreted or the baby crying easily at night. You can gradually introduce vegetarian solid foods, but make sure the food texture is suitable for the baby to swallow and that the baby does not have any allergic reactions.