(Information courtesy of Dr S.L. Koe, Paediatrician & Lactation Consultant. Tel. no. : 03-798 30539)

Below is an article prepared by a doctor. If you wish to get more ideas on cooking for baby, check out the Recipe section. In case you want to know how babies learn to eat, read what Dr. Cheang explained and also mothers’ tips and suggestions.
BEST BABY AND CHILD FEEDING

For excellent health and development in your baby and young child, fully breastfeed for about 6 months. Thereafter, breastfeeding is continued together with solid foods to 2 years and beyond. Solid foods given to the child more than 6 months of age, complement but do not replace breastfeeding. The purpose of giving solid foods is to supply additional energy and nutrients (fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals etc) to the baby.

When and what solid foods to give

Age 6 months + 1 week : One meal of cereals for breakfast

Age 6 months + 2 weeks : One meal of cereals for breakfast and
one meal of porridge for dinner

Age 6 months + 3 weeks : One meal of cereals for breakfast, rice poridge for lunch and dinner

How to feed

Always feed breastmilk first before giving solid foods

At the first feeds, place the sppon on his lower lip and allow your baby to suck and lick the food. Later, place the spoon in his mouth when your baby accepts the food.

Porridge can be pureed or blended till 7 months of age

No need to blend after 7 months so your baby learns to chew food