Many novice parents are flustered when it comes to the birth of their babies. Due to a lack of experience, they may not be proficient in anything while taking care of their babies. As their babies grow older, mothers will realize that if they only breastfeed, the nutrients in their milk cannot meet their nutritional needs. Therefore, it is necessary to add complementary foods. When should babies add complementary foods?
As babies grow up, they will put their fingers and even other objects in their mouths. Sometimes, while watching their mothers eat, babies will also look at the adults' food and make smacking movements, and may have the urge to eat. At this point, it is time for babies to add complementary foods. Normally, babies can add complementary foods to their milk after 6 months.
If the baby's gastrointestinal development is not sound, the time for adding complementary foods should be appropriately delayed. In short, the specific time for adding complementary foods should be determined based on the baby's physical condition. Even if complementary foods need to be added, they should be gradually added in a cycle from small to large, so that the baby's gastrointestinal system can adapt before returning to the normal state of adding complementary foods.
When it comes to adding complementary foods, attention should also be paid to some details. It is not advisable to use the mouth to test the temperature of the food before feeding the baby, and it is also forbidden to chew anything to feed the baby. These practices are unhygienic and various bacteria can be transmitted to the baby through the mouth, causing the baby to develop diseases.
