Question
At 7 months old, can the baby be fed a mixture of stage 1 and stage 2 formula milk?
Answer
The baby is already 7 months old. During the 4 to 5-month period, it is a time for taste development, when it should begin to introduce complementary foods such as egg yolks, congee, fruits, and soft noodles. As the baby grows, you can gradually increase the variety of complementary foods, but pay attention to the baby’s bowel changes. While it is possible to mix stage 1 and stage 2 formula milk for feeding, it is recommended to start providing complementary foods because breast milk is always better than formula milk. If you continue to feed only formula milk, the baby may develop a preference for certain foods as they grow older.