Question
The baby has been crying a lot recently and isn’t eating much. When can the baby start eating oil and salt?
Answer
Once the baby starts on complementary foods, they can begin eating salt and sugar. Salt is essential for maintaining a constant osmotic pressure and acid-base balance in the baby’s body, which plays a crucial role in maintaining normal physiological functions, as well as for seasoning purposes. At this stage, it’s best to feed the baby with bland foods, and the amount of salt should be minimal; it should never be too salty. Oils can be introduced after the baby is 7 months old, starting with small quantities.