1. Why should we add complementary foods to 7-month-old babies?
At about 7 months, the baby\’s digestion has been fully developed and he can begin to gradually add complementary foods. In addition to increasing nutritional intake, appropriate addition of complementary foods can also help babies practice chewing and swallowing abilities, laying the foundation for future oral development.
2. Which foods are suitable for 7-month-old babies?
For 7-month-old babies, you should choose foods that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients. For example, rice noodles, pumpkin, carrot and other vegetable purees, as well as grated fruit purees, etc. In addition, you can also try adding a small amount of animal protein such as fish or chicken.
3. How to prepare complementary foods?
When preparing complementary foods, you need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Ensure hygiene; 2. Grind or chop the ingredients into small pieces; 3. Do not add salt and sugar; 4. Do not add any seasonings; 5. Dispose of the remaining Food supplements should be kept in the refrigerator and used within 24 hours.
4. How to guide your baby to eat?
When adding complementary food to a 7-month-old baby, you need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Make sure the baby sits upright and not be distracted; 2. Use a small spoon to put the complementary food into the baby\’s mouth, and do not force the baby to eat; 3. Allow the baby enough time to swallow; 4. If the baby refuses to eat, do not force it.
5. How to judge whether complementary food is suitable for your baby?
When adding complementary food to a 7-month-old baby, you need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Observe whether the baby has allergic reactions; 2. Pay attention to the stool situation, and seek medical attention in time if any abnormalities occur; 3. Gradually increase the amount of complementary food. But don’t add too much at once.
Do I still need to breastfeed after six or seven months?
Even if you start adding complementary foods, 7-month-old babies still need breast milk or formula milk. Breast milk or formula milk is the best source of nutrition and can help children obtain essential nutrients such as protein and fat. After the child gradually increases the amount of complementary food, he should still maintain breast milk or formula feeding.
Abstract:
Seven months is a critical period for babies to add complementary foods. Appropriate addition of complementary foods can increase nutritional intake and exercise chewing and swallowing abilities. When selecting ingredients and preparing complementary foods, you need to pay attention to hygiene and nutritional balance, and do not add seasonings such as salt and sugar. You need to be patient when guiding your baby to eat, and don\’t force your child to eat. After adding complementary foods, breast milk or formula feeding still needs to be maintained to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition.
