Introduction to complementary foods for babies between one and five months old
Babies as young as five months old can already begin to try complementary foods. The introduction of complementary foods can allow babies to get more nutrients and also help with the development of their oral cavity and digestion. Before introducing complementary foods, it is necessary to ensure that the baby has certain head and neck abilities and has no allergies or other problems.
What complementary foods are suitable for babies between two and five months old
1. Rice noodles
Rice noodles are one of the most common complementary foods for five-month-old babies. You can choose to add some vegetable or fruit puree to increase the taste and nutritional value.
2. Fruit puree
Fruit puree is another complementary food suitable for babies as young as five months old. You can choose bananas, apples, pears and other soft, glutinous and easy-to-digest fruits.
3. Vegetable puree
Vegetable purees are added to meals to allow babies to better absorb vitamins and minerals. You can use vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, and potatoes.
4. Meat puree
Start adding meat at five months to provide more nutrients such as protein and iron. You can choose from chicken, beef, pork, etc.
How to feed complementary foods to babies aged three to five months
1. Feeding time
Feed your baby with complementary foods 1-2 hours after breastfeeding to avoid affecting their digestion.
2. Feeding amount
Only try a small amount of complementary food for your baby at first, no more than 1 tablespoon at a time. Gradually increase to 2-3 tablespoons.
3. Feeding methods
You can use a spoon or your fingers to put food into your baby\’s mouth and let him chew and swallow.
Precautions for complementary feeding for four and five month old babies
1. Pay attention to hygiene
All utensils used for preparing and feeding complementary foods should be kept clean and sterilized with boiling water.
2. Pay attention to the selection of ingredients
Choose fresh, additive-free high-quality raw materials to avoid adding too much salt or sugar.
3. Pay attention to allergic reactions
When introducing new complementary foods, you need to pay attention to whether your baby has any uncomfortable reactions, such as rash, vomiting, etc.
Timetable for the introduction of complementary foods for five- and five-month-old babies
First week: rice flour or fruit puree, 1-2 times a day, 1 tablespoon each time.
Second week: rice flour or fruit puree, 2 tablespoons each time, 2-3 times a day.
The third week: Rice noodles, fruit puree or vegetable puree, 3-4 times a day, 2-3 tablespoons each time.
The fourth week: Rice noodles, fruit puree, vegetable puree or meat puree, 3-4 times a day, 3-4 tablespoons each time.
Precautions for complementary feeding for babies aged six and five months
While introducing complementary foods, it is also necessary to continue feeding breast milk or formula milk. If your baby experiences any discomfort, consult a professional doctor before making a decision.At the same time, attention should be paid to nutritional balance and diversity.
