When a four-month-old baby begins to consume complementary foods, it is appropriate to gradually introduce some spices such as cooking oil, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and garlic. These spices can enhance the flavor of complementary foods and stimulate the baby’s appetite. However, it is important to avoid giving the baby too much of these spices, especially those that are spicy, overly salty or sweet, as these can increase the baby’s kidney burden and are not beneficial for their healthy growth. Moreover, when parents introduce new spices to their baby, they should follow the principle of starting with small amounts and gradually increasing the concentration of spices to allow the baby’s taste buds to adapt slowly.
A one-month-old baby can drink millet porridge, but should avoid eating millet grains, and pay attention to the dilution and cooking degree to match the baby’s digestive ability. At the same time, it is recommended to promote the baby’s growth through balanced diet and appropriate nutritional supplementation instead of relying on growth hormones.