In the process of adding complementary food to the baby, there are some important points that parents need to pay attention to. First of all, when your baby shows the following signs, it is time to start adding complementary foods: your baby is able to sit upright, his tongue is gone, he is actively grasping toys and eating hands, and he is interested in adult food.
In addition, the timing of the baby's introduction of complementary foods is also crucial, usually no earlier than four months and no later than six months. When adding complementary food, the following principles should be followed: first add iron-rich pureed food, the baby's first bite of complementary food should be high iron rice noodles, and then gradually try meat puree, liver puree, etc. Only one new food is added at a time, and each allergy test is about 3 days, so that it is easy to observe and distinguish the allergen. At the same time, from less to more, from thin to thick, from fine to coarse, gradually increase the types of food, from one to many.
When adding complementary foods to your baby, parents also need to pay attention to the following:
1.Hygiene: Ensure that all utensils and ingredients used to prepare and store complementary foods are clean.
2.Avoid allergic foods: When adding new foods, pay special attention to your baby's allergic reactions. If your baby has an allergy to a food, stop adding that food immediately.
3.Feed in moderation: Do not let your baby eat too much or too quickly, so as not to cause digestive burden.
4.Observe your baby's reaction: If your baby is not interested in a certain food or is unwell, you should adjust the type and amount of complementary food in time.
5.Talk to your doctor: It's a good idea to talk to your pediatrician about your baby's nutritional needs and allergy history before adding complementary foods.