A 4-month-old baby experiencing constipation after introducing complementary feeding may be due to insufficient fluid or excessive internal heat in the intestines. Consider using ‘Bian Nai Tong’ tea for treatment.
The baby started complementary feeding at 7 months old, which is a bit late. It is recommended to gradually introduce pureed foods when the baby is in good health.
Discussing whether babies can consume sesame paste in appropriate amounts and at the appropriate age
At five months old, the baby’s appetite has decreased and their skin appears paler than usual. Is it vitiligo?
A five-month-old baby experiences digestive discomfort after introducing rice cereal. How should this be handled?
A 102-day-old baby can drink vegetable soup but should not eat vegetables. You can make some juice for the child to drink and pay attention to food hygiene. Vegetables can also be made into vegetable juice. Wash the green vegetables clean. Chop them up. Place them in a pot with about a bowl of water. Turn off the heat after boiling for two minutes, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool naturally to a temperature suitable for the baby. Filter the vegetables to give the baby only the vegetable juice.
If a 4-month-old baby experiences indigestion, parents may wonder if they can feed the baby egg yolks. Doctors advise against giving egg yolks to the baby, as introducing complementary foods at this stage is a bit early for such a young child. It’s recommended to try giving the baby some carrot soup first. The best time to introduce complementary foods is when the baby is 6 months old (or when the baby shows a clear interest in food). It’s best to start with starchy foods like rice porridge.
Starting from four months, babies can gradually introduce complementary foods. Steamed egg, being soft and suitable for this stage, can be fed with caution regarding the texture and quantity, while breast milk or formula should still be the mainstay.
A 7-month-old baby can start introducing brown rice as complementary food, but it should be age-appropriate and gradually increase in variety and quantity.
A 7-month-old baby can have a small amount of tomatoes, but they must be well-cooked to avoid overeating and affecting the digestive system.
