After adding solid foods, a baby’s bowel frequency may change, usually 1 to 3 times a day is considered normal.

Steps and Recommendations for Introducing Solid Foods to Infants

Understand the key points of caring for a six-month-old baby, including sleep, feeding, and recommendations for introducing solid foods.

Newborns have not fully developed gastrointestinal functions, and their bowel movement frequency may vary due to individual differences. Generally, bowel movements a few times a day to several times a day are considered normal. If the baby does not defecate for two consecutive days after adding solid foods, you can first observe the characteristics of the stool. If the characteristics are normal and there are no other discomforts, there is usually no need to worry excessively. It is recommended to give the baby oral probiotics to promote intestinal absorption.

A four-month-old baby has not started solid foods and drinks 600 milliliters of milk a day. Is this normal?

A 7-month-old baby has recently started on solid foods but is experiencing hard stools. The question is how to resolve this issue.

Babies aged 7 to 12 months can begin to introduce soft noodles, egg custard, tofu, rice porridge, various vegetable and meat purees, and other complementary foods. Starting with grains, gradually expand the range to vegetables and fruits, fish, poultry, eggs, and soy products. You can also choose some nutritional supplements specifically designed for infants as a supplement.

Understand the causes and appropriate treatment methods of diarrhea in 5-month-old babies to ensure their healthy growth.

Seeking Appropriate Solid Food Recommendations for a 6-Month-Old Baby

Starting from 4 to 6 months, babies can begin to introduce complementary foods such as congee, egg yolks, and fruit purees; from 7 to 12 months, they can have soft noodles, egg custard, tofu, rice noodles, chopped vegetables, fish meat, and minced lean meat. When introducing new complementary foods, it’s best to start with grains and gradually transition to vegetables and fruits, fish and poultry eggs, and soy products. You can also consider adding some baby nutritional supplements.