What complementary foods can a six-month-old baby eat?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My baby is only 6 months old, and my breast milk is not enough. May I ask what complementary foods can a 6-month-old baby eat?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Six-month-old babies can start trying to introduce complementary foods to meet their nutritional needs for growth. Common complementary foods include: 1. **Cereal**: Choose single-ingredient iron-fortified cereals, such as rice cereal or millet cereal. When first introducing, select a thinner consistency and gradually increase the thickness as the baby adapts. 2. **Vegetable puree**: Such as potato puree, pumpkin puree, spinach puree, etc. Cook thoroughly and then mash or blend into a puree. These can be gradually introduced into the baby's diet to help increase satiety and promote bowel movements. 3. **Fruit puree**: Choose ripe, soft fruits such as banana, pear, apple, etc. Mash or blend into a puree. Initially, try single-fruit purees, and later combinations of different fruit purees may be introduced. 4. **Meat puree**: Such as chicken or beef puree. However, the amount should not be excessive to avoid increasing the baby's gastrointestinal burden. When introducing complementary foods, follow the principle of progressing from fine to coarse, from thin to thick, and from soft to hard. Also, observe carefully for any allergic reactions in the baby.