Question
How to introduce complementary foods for a 5-month-old baby?
Answer
When introducing complementary foods for a 5-month-old baby, it’s best to start with pureed foods such as vegetable puree, fruit puree, and egg yolks. Adhere to the principle of gradually increasing quantity from small to large, and variety from simple to complex. Once the baby adapts to one type of food, introduce another. Also, be mindful of iron supplementation, as the baby will deplete the iron stored in the mother’s body from pregnancy within the first 4 to 6 months after birth. You can offer iron-fortified rice cereal. Wishing health for both mother and baby!