Inquiry
The 8-month-old baby currently drinks breast milk at night, consumes formula during the day, and has a bowl of porridge at noon and in the evening. In the afternoon, the baby has a piece of fruit. In this situation, should we consider weaning the baby? The baby weighs 9.32 kilograms and is 72 centimeters tall.
Answer
An 8-month-old baby can start the weaning process, but it is recommended to continue breastfeeding until at least 1 year of age, with milk products as the main food and other foods as supplements. If possible, it is suggested to wean the baby after they are 1 year old. If the mother needs to work, she can express milk in advance and store it in the refrigerator for the baby to eat during the day. This way, even after the mother returns from work, the baby can still drink breast milk.