After the baby was born, many mothers were very anxious, for fear that their children would not receive sufficient nutrition, some prepared foods such as rice noodles and eggs early on and started to add them to the baby.

However, such an approach is extremely unscientific. It not only makes the baby uncooperative, but also causes his gastrointestinal injury, which runs counter to his own wishes.

when can I add complementary food to my child?

Experienced mothers and elderly people will know that there is a time requirement to add supplementary food to their children, and the best time should be determined according to their age group.

Generally, for children under the age of six months, it is best to let him continue to drink breast milk or milk powder without special supplementary food.

Due to its lack of development and other reasons, such as lack of teeth, narrow airway, gastrointestinal squeamishness, etc., these supplementary foods will make the stomach and intestines unable to digest quickly, and the body will have unsuitable reactions. Even if forced feeding, it may also cause vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Phenomenon, so that the intestines and stomach are hurt.
Therefore, before adding supplementary food to the child, mothers can make consultations first, and don't be too impatient.

After the child grows to half a year old, with the increase of age, the development becomes more and more perfect. In particular, teeth begin to erupt, the stomach and intestines have a certain ability to adapt, and the ability to move is further enhanced, and the body needs more substances.

At this time, you can start to add a certain amount of complementary food as an effective nutritional supplement, but you must pay attention to controlling the quantity and type.

2. What matters should be paid attention to when adding complementary food to children?

1. Add simple and easy-to-digest food first

Adding complementary foods to children over half a year old should be carried out based on the principle of fineness first and coarseness.

When initially added, only simple and digestible foods, such as boiled noodles, rice noodles for infants, etc., can be added. These foods contain nutrients such as iron and have a small molecular structure. They are specially made for children and are very easy to add. It is absorbed by the child's intestines and stomach, so it is very suitable for children to eat.

2. Add a variety of foods afterwards

For children who are 8 months old, they can start feeding ordinary and common foods. For example, apple puree, egg custard, etc., you can also make fruit and vegetable juice and drink together. Although you can't eat large pieces of meat, you can make the meat into puree balls with vegetables for children to eat.

At this stage, children need to add a variety of nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and fiber due to the requirements of physical development. You can make a few more foods every day, and add as little or no salt as possible to ensure that the variety is abundant, but also Eat healthy.

3. Master the "degree" when adding

Although the child has reached the age of adding complementary foods, there is a process of adaptation, and the addition of complementary foods must be appropriately measured.

In terms of quantity and type, it is advisable to add it gradually, so that children can adapt to one food before eating another, and not add too much at once.

For example, when letting children eat eggs, you can first eat 1/4 of the egg yolk, wait for the stomach to adapt gradually, and then increase a certain amount. If the body does not have an allergic reaction, add egg whites, and finally eat egg custard.