10/29/2023 0 Comments Daily routine for 5 month old![]() The presence of digestive enzymes in fruits helps the baby to digest them better.Ģ. I have followed the same for both my babies.ġ. I have made this from the guidelines I got from the Clinics here in Singapore. Most clinics and hospitals also provide a diet chart or at least a guide. Make your own feeding schedule along with the foods you intend you try and get an approval from your pediatrician. It is very important to plan well before you introduce any other foods apart from breast milk. Tips on how to start solids for babyįirst consult your pediatrician to confirm if your baby is ready for solids. Baby is still hungry after breastfeeding or formula feed. Baby must be able to open the mouth when food is offered.ĥ. Shows interest in food when others are eating.Ĥ. Baby must be able to sit stable with or without support.ģ. This means baby can accept food and swallow.Ģ. If you have a baby older than 7 months, you can follow this completeīaby food chart for 8 months old and above How do you know your baby is ready for solids?ġ. ![]() It is recommended to exclusively breast feed a baby for the first 6 months.Īs an exception, formula milk is an alternate for women who cannot breast feed baby due to professional, personal or medical reasons. So by 6 months a baby has a better digestive system and a good head control which are needed before the introduction of solids.īreast milk is the best bet for the overall growth of a baby. A strong head to neck control helps the baby to accept solids well and can easily swallow. It is a good choice to wait until the baby develops these enzymes completely.Ī baby typically begins to develop head control from 3 to 4 months and gains strong head to neck muscles by 6 months. A baby develops digestive enzymes in between 4 to 6 months which are crucial for digestion of foods.
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