In the process of growth, children must pay attention to the addition of complementary foods, because in infancy, children eat milk or milk powder, and when they first change their feeding methods, children need an adaptation process. important. Nutritious diet is related to the baby's physical development and affects the healthy growth of the baby's body. What we do know is that when a baby reaches a certain age, parents introduce certain solid foods to the baby. So, what should you pay attention to when your child starts to eat solid foods? Let's look together.

What to watch out for in complementary feeding

1. It takes patience to feed your baby solid food for the first time. Some babies may spit up solid food when they are first introduced to it. Why? First, it doesn't mean that the baby doesn't like these foods, just because the baby is not familiar with the taste of the new food. Second, because the baby has not yet learned to control the food with the tongue, the food is swallowed from the tip of the tongue to the back of the mouth. So your baby needs to spend a little more time learning this new skill. When your baby learns to eat a new food, you need to feed your baby several days in a row to let your baby get used to the new taste.

2. Create a pleasant eating atmosphere for your baby. It's best to introduce new foods to your baby when you're feeling relaxed and your baby is in a good mood. A tense atmosphere can ruin your baby's appetite and interest in eating.

3. Try to understand your baby's reaction to eating and body language. If the baby is hungry, he will dance excitedly when he sees food, lean forward, and open his mouth; conversely, if the baby is not hungry, he will close his mouth, turn his head to the side, or close his eyes to sleep. So it is best to add complementary foods before breastfeeding.

4. Watch out for food allergies. When you start feeding your baby solid food, be aware that your baby may have an allergic reaction to the food, such as a rash, diarrhea, discomfort, irritability, etc. It is recommended to add small amounts of a single type of food at a time, followed by another in a few days, so that if your baby has an adverse reaction, he will know immediately which food is causing it.

5. Complementary foods should not be added to infants when they are sick. If your baby is not feeling well or has indigestion after eating a certain food, you should stop feeding. in addition. When adding complementary foods, you should always pay attention to your baby's bowel movements.

Through the above introduction, I think everyone should have a new understanding of the introduction of complementary food for children. It is very important for the healthy growth of children to do well, especially when the child just eats complementary food, we must pay attention to the feeding method of the child , need patience, so as to maintain the healthy growth of children.