Question
Can a 4-month-old baby be given complementary foods?
Answer
Babies should not be introduced to complementary foods until they are at least four months old. Therefore, you can start introducing complementary foods gradually after four months, offering one type at a time. Stop if there is an allergic reaction or if the stool shows abnormalities. Wait a few days before introducing more complementary foods again. If the baby is breastfed, complementary foods can also be introduced after six months, when the risk of allergies is lower, so it’s still advisable not to introduce them too early, as the baby’s digestive system is very delicate.