Infant nutrition, Nutrition FAQ

Introducing Brown Rice Porridge: When and How for Infants?

About infant complementary foods? Hello, nutritionist: Can infants eat brown rice porridge that has been pureed? Will it be hard to digest and cause gas? At what age is it more suitable for them to eat?

Dr. Hu Yuqing Reply:
Hello, according to the Department of Health's guidelines on infant nutrition, babies aged 4 to 6 months can start with barley or rice cereal. At 7 to 9 months, they can begin to eat porridge, noodles, and steamed buns. Brown rice, due to its higher fiber content, is recomme...

Nutritional Guidance for Feeding a 15-Month-Old: Tips and Concerns

How should the main or complementary foods for a one-year and three-month-old infant be prepared? Hello, Director Shi. My daughter is one year and three months old, with a height of approximately 78 cm and a weight of 9 kg. The pediatrician has informed me that her weight seems i...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Based on the baby's height, they are assessed at the 50th percentile (meaning they rank around the 50th out of 100 individuals from tallest to shortest), but their weight is approximately at the 25th percentile (meaning they rank around the 25th out of 100 individuals...

Managing Infant Weight: Tips for Feeding and Nutrition

Infant weight Hello, I would like to ask about my baby. She was born weighing 8 pounds (approximately 3.6 kg) and now, at 7 weeks old, she weighs over 13 pounds (about 6 kg) and is 59 cm tall. She feeds every hour and a half to two hours. I am breastfeeding her, and I feel that s...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Your baby is currently about 2 months old. According to the growth curve chart for Taiwan, your baby's height and weight are both around the 95th percentile (which means that among 100 babies of the same age and sex, your baby ranks above the 95th in height and weight...

Understanding Baby's Nutrition: Addressing Concerns About Diet and Supplements

Once again, I would like to consult Director Shih? Hello, Director! Thank you for your detailed response. The baby has vegetable porridge cooked with bone broth twice a day, and it is also mixed with fruits or fruit juice, and the feeding situation is quite good. I have observed ...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Your baby is over eight months old. In addition to staple foods (rice, porridge, noodles, etc.), vegetables, and fruits, it is also important to include protein sources such as eggs, beans, fish, and meat to provide the necessary nutrients for growth. For dietary recommend...

Is Homemade Baby Food Nutritionally Adequate for Infants?

Infant complementary foods Hello, nutritionist: I have a question to ask you. Recently, I saw a program on television that introduced a method for making complementary foods for infants. It suggested using 1 cup (measuring cup) of brown rice, adding 2 raw cashews, and soaking the...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Your baby is currently developing very well in terms of height and weight. When introducing complementary foods to infants, please keep the following points in mind: start with small amounts, introduce only one new food at a time, and wait for a period to see if the baby a...

Why Is My Baby Not Gaining Weight? Understanding Infant Nutrition Concerns

My baby is not gaining weight? Hello, Director Shi: My child is now one year and three months old, and I am quite worried about his weight. He has only gained half a kilogram in the past five months, going from nine kilograms at ten months to just nine and a half kilograms now, ...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
You are a very caring and nutrition-conscious mother. Since it's unclear whether your child is a boy or a girl, I will assume he is a lively and adorable little boy based on your description. His height is approximately at the 25th percentile, and his weight is around the 10...