A normal baby should consume a variety of complementary foods at the age of eight months, such as common minced meat, rice paste, vegetable puree, etc., which can be eaten in moderation. But parents have found that their baby doesn't like to eat complementary foods at eight months old, which makes them worried about the baby's nutritional status. So, what if a baby doesn't eat complementary foods at 8 months old?
When a baby is eight months old and doesn't eat complementary foods, parents should first find the reason. Under normal circumstances, babies start to gradually consume complementary foods from six months old. If they do not eat complementary foods after eight months, it is likely that they have added them too late, resulting in poor adaptability to complementary foods. At this point, parents should take it slow and start with complementary foods such as rice paste, adding small amounts. After the child adapts, they can try other types of food and gradually add large amounts. In this process, pay attention to the nutritional combination of complementary foods.
If a baby is allergic to certain ingredients in complementary foods, they may also experience a phenomenon of not eating them. Parents need to identify the allergens that their baby is allergic to, and then go to the hospital to check for any other adverse reactions. They should avoid adding them to their children's food in the future, and when trying new ingredients for their children, they can start with a small amount and observe whether the child is allergic to the ingredients.
When a baby has indigestion or feels full, feeding them complementary foods may also make them unwilling to eat. If there is indigestion, it is necessary to regulate the gastrointestinal tract, try to make a good combination of diet, adjust the timing of feeding complementary foods and the amount of food the baby consumes.
