Question
Can a nine-month-old baby eat porridge for breakfast?
Answer
Hello, babies of this age group should generally be fed mainly on milk, with the addition of complementary foods and fruits. However, too many complementary foods may affect the baby’s gastrointestinal tract and growth development. It is recommended to give the baby some easily digestible foods such as congee, mashed noodles, liver puree, tofu, and fish puree, and observe the baby’s reaction. If the baby is three and a half months old and does not drink formula milk and breast milk is insufficient, it is recommended that the mother drink more soup to increase milk production, and at the same time, start to add small amounts of complementary foods such as rice gruel and rice powder to ensure the baby can absorb a comprehensive nutrition.