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Steps and Methods for Introducing Complementary Foods to Infants

Age (Months) Food Texture Complementary Foods Main Meals Snacks Feeding Skills
4~6 Months Puréed food Rice porridge, thin congee, egg yolk, tofu, animal blood, fish purée, vegetable purée, fruit purée 6 milk feedings (eliminate nighttime feeding) Gradually increase to 1-2 times Fed with a spoon
7~9 Months Minced food Porridge, soft noodles, toasted bread slices, biscuits, fish, whole eggs, liver purée, minced meat 4 milk feedings 1 meal
1 fruit serving
Learning to use a cup
10~12 Months Chopped food Thicker porridge, soft rice, noodles, steamed bread, chopped vegetables, minced meat, soy products, stuffed foods, etc. 3 meals 2-3 milk feedings
1 fruit serving
Grabbing food
Weaning from the bottle
Using a spoon independently

Instructions

After 6 months, as infants grow and their digestive, handwashing, and metabolic functions improve, relying solely on milk products is insufficient to meet their growth and nutritional needs. Therefore, infants' diets need to gradually transition to solid foods. The aim is to help infants adapt to and enjoy various foods, develop their ability to eat independently, and cultivate good eating habits, ultimately achieving a significant transition to adult diets.

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