Some cities have the custom of fasting for babies, symbolizing their healthy growth. This is a good ritual for babies, but there are also many voices opposing it. So, is it necessary for babies to fast?
Firstly, the custom of fasting is a local custom, which actually means eating meat. For a period of time, babies mainly eat breast milk and formula. At a certain age, some places have a custom of giving babies the ritual of fasting, such as feeding meat or carp, symbolizing a leap over the Dragon Gate; Some people eat bird meat, symbolizing that the baby has grown up and can speak fluently. Through this ceremony, parents indicate that the baby has entered another stage of growth, symbolizing safety and health.
Secondly, fasting for babies can be carried out according to local customs and habits, but there are also those who have not held this ceremony, which will not have any physical impact on the children. Babies under one year old mainly rely on milk. After six months, they began to add high-speed railway Rice noodles. At this stage, the development of the baby's gastrointestinal system is not perfect, so it is not recommended that babies eat too much meat, which will lead to gastrointestinal load can not cause other diseases.
Finally, if family reasons require fasting for babies, parents need to control the amount of feeding and avoid excessive feeding. For babies with sensitive skin, trying new things requires observation for a few days. Adding meat too early can cause digestive problems and skin allergies. So, when a child is found to have abnormal symptoms due to eating meat, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
