Hi doctor. My baby was born prematurely at 7 and a half months. So when should I give my baby solid foods, doctor? I hope you can answer my question.

A baby is considered premature when born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature babies, especially extremely premature babies, are more sensitive than full-term babies. Therefore, the diet of premature babies also needs more attention, especially when it comes to weaning. So when should premature babies start weaning?

Your 9 month old baby is now eating more solid foods, so some parents will notice that their baby is passing loose stools. Loose stools at 9 months are often due to their diet, for example, loose stools can be red from beets, blue from blueberries or even green from spinach and peas.

The baby starting to eat solid foods is considered a major turning point in the child's nutritional process. This stage has a great influence on the physical, intellectual, health, etc. development of the baby later on. If from the very beginning, the mother does not go in the right direction, the baby may be afraid of food, leading to anorexia and poor absorption. Therefore, training the baby to eat solid foods properly is very important to support the baby's comprehensive development."

Most cases of 4-year-old children not knowing how to chew are due to incorrect weaning methods or improper feeding practices. Below are some causes and effective solutions to help children chew food effectively, supporting their comprehensive development.

After 6 months, when babies start eating solid foods, their food needs to ensure they have enough of the 4 important nutrient groups. Therefore, parents can use omega 3 oil for their babies from this age onwards.

Some babies wake up at night and have trouble falling back asleep, which can be a health problem for the whole family. Fortunately, once your baby is used to solid foods, there are some foods on your baby’s dinner menu that can help alleviate this problem.