Question
When can babies start eating solid foods, and what is best for them?
Answer
From 4 to 6 months of age, it’s appropriate to start introducing complementary foods such as porridge, egg yolks, and fruit purees; by the time the baby is 7 to 12 months old, they can have soft noodles, egg custard, tofu, rice noodles, a variety of chopped vegetables, fish meat, and minced lean meat. The principle when introducing new complementary foods is to start with grains and gradually transition to vegetables and fruits, fish and poultry eggs, and soy products. You can also consider adding some baby nutritional supplements as a supplement.