Introduction to the complementary feeding schedule for four-month-old babies
Four months is an important period for the baby\’s growth and development. At this time, some complementary foods can be introduced appropriately to supplement the nutrients needed by the baby\’s body and improve immunity and physical fitness. Let\’s introduce the complementary food feeding schedule for the four-month-old baby.
Suitable complementary foods
At about four months old, the baby\’s body organs are relatively sound and some complementary foods can be introduced appropriately. The first is vegetable puree, including carrot puree, pumpkin puree, tofu puree, etc. These vegetables are rich in vitamins and fiber, which are of great significance in promoting the baby\’s health. Secondly, fruit puree, such as apple puree, banana puree, etc., can provide rich vitamins, fiber and minerals, which can enhance the baby\’s immunity.
Suitable feeding time
After confirming that the baby has the ability to accept taste and the ability of the digestive system to store nutrients, the baby can be allowed to taste vegetable puree and fruit puree. In the early stage, feeding can be done once or twice a day, with 20 to 30 ml each time. Later, after the taste gradually gets used to it and the stomach and intestines gradually adapt, the number of feedings and the amount of feeding each time can be gradually increased.
Notes
When starting to feed your baby complementary foods, you need to pay attention to the following aspects. First, the complementary food must be fully cooked and pureed to prevent the baby from choking on the food. Second, the complementary food should be fresh and healthy, without adding any seasonings or additives. Third, the complementary food should not be replaced by milk powder and do not add salt. , sugar and other condiments; fourth, make the baby sit upright when feeding and avoid dangerous positions such as lying on the side.
Gradually introduce a variety of foods
After the baby has been fed for four months, the baby\’s nutritional needs will gradually increase, and a variety of foods will need to be gradually introduced. You can appropriately add some meat, eggs and other protein-rich foods to meet the baby\’s tissue repair, growth and development needs. At the same time, you can also add some porridge or cakes appropriately to increase your baby\’s satiety and nutritional intake.
Summary
Four months is a suitable period for your baby to introduce complementary foods, but during the feeding process, you need to pay attention to the food being healthy, fresh, fully cooked, and avoid some dangerous positions, and then gradually introduce a variety of foods. As long as the baby\’s complementary food is properly arranged, it can provide important nutrients for the baby\’s growth and development, allowing the baby to grow healthier.
