Question
How should a baby who is almost five months old be fed? How do you introduce complementary foods?
Answer
A 5-month-old baby can now introduce the following complementary foods. These include semi-liquid starch foods such as rice porridge or egg yolk soup, which can promote the secretion of digestive enzymes and train the baby’s chewing and swallowing abilities. Egg yolks are high in iron, which can supplement iron and prevent iron deficiency anemia in babies. Pay attention to hygiene. It’s best to prepare and eat complementary foods immediately; if not, the food should be re-boiled. Frequently disinfect the utensils used for complementary foods to prevent viruses from entering the baby’s body and causing illness. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!