Question

My baby is one year old, and she often vomits when she’s almost finished eating porridge and doesn’t like to drink milk powder. She prefers rice porridge! Everything else about her is normal! What could be the matter, and are there any good solutions?

Answer

Based on the information you’ve provided, your child’s condition does not seem severe. Here are some pediatric dietary guidelines:

  1. The types of food for young children are generally similar to those for adults, categorized as regular food, soft food, semi-liquid food, and liquid food. Children aged 3 to 7 have slightly lower digestive and absorption abilities compared to adults and should choose easily digestible, easy-to-chew, soft foods. It is appropriate to increase protein intake, especially animal protein.
  2. Foods to avoid:
    1. All stimulating food (irritating food), such as chili, mustard, pepper, coffee, etc.
    2. Try to eat less fried and greasy foods, as well as sour or salty foods.
    3. Children under 4 years of age should not eat whole nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, almonds, chestnuts, and sunflower seeds as they may pose a risk if inhaled. Children over 4 years of age should also eat less.
    4. Fish with spines and chicken or meat with bones I hope this information is helpful to you.