Question
What are the effects of not adding solid foods for a 7-month-old child?
Answer
Generally, breast milk provides the most abundant nutrition in the first three months after a baby is born. However, when a baby reaches seven months old, relying solely on breast milk is no longer sufficient to meet all their nutritional needs. It is suggested that this is the time to start weaning and supplement with formula milk or other alternatives, while still incorporating breast milk. As the baby grows older, their diet should gradually include more types of food, making it more concentrated and drier, with larger particles. Parents need to be patient during the process of introducing complementary foods and should not rush, ensuring the baby’s normal growth and development continues.