Should a 1.5-Year-Old Baby Wean and How to Supplement Iron

Question

My baby is about to turn 1.5 years old and is still breastfeeding. What should I do?

Answer

Breast milk after the first year no longer meets the nutritional needs for a baby’s growth and development, so it is recommended that parents start weaning their baby. During spring, you can start letting the baby gradually adapt to formula milk or other alternatives, while also supplementing iron through foods like egg yolks and lean meats. If the baby has iron deficiency, they can take iron supplements under a doctor’s guidance to promote healthy growth.