A four-month-old baby is experiencing nausea and vomiting again, which may be due to physiological diarrhea or lactose intolerance. It is recommended to adjust breastfeeding and the addition of complementary foods, and probiotics can be considered for treatment.
Follow the principle of gradual introduction, starting with small amounts and thin consistencies, moving to larger quantities and thicker textures, from single ingredients to a variety of options, and adjusting the pace according to the baby’s condition.
How to Increase Complementary Foods for a Nine-Month-Old Baby
Children’s digestive systems are not fully developed, and they may experience diarrhea after eating complementary foods.
A four-month-old baby can start introducing complementary foods such as rice porridge, vegetable juice, and fruit juice, but should follow the principle of starting with small amounts, thin to thick, and from one type to multiple types, while observing for any digestive discomfort.
Babies around 7-8 months old can start eating congee or soft rice, along with meat (minced meat, steamed eggs, steamed fish, liver puree, etc.) and vegetables (chopped vegetables, tofu, etc.). After feeding, you can give them some toasted bread slices or crackers to chew on, to strengthen their gums.
A six-month-old baby recently refuses to drink formula milk, reducing her milk intake and spending unusually long hours sleeping, causing concern among parents about malnutrition.
