Babies can start drinking soup at the age of six months, and it is recommended to choose light soups.
Exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding before the age of six months can satisfy all the fluids, energy and nutrients needed for a baby’s growth and development without additional supplementation. As infants grow to six months of age, the nutrition provided by breast milk or formula, including energy, protein, iron and other micronutrients, can no longer meet the needs of growth and development of infants, the need to add complementary foods in a timely manner.
Generally six-month-old babies to add complementary foods, to contain iron fortification of rice flour, vegetable puree, fruit puree is appropriate, can also be appropriate to drink some soup. It should be noted that when cooking, it is recommended to make alone, do not add sugar, salt and other condiments, so as not to affect the development of the baby’s sense of taste. Pay attention to the hygiene of the production process, ready to eat, do not feed the stored food.
Parents are advised to choose light soups such as fish soup. If you are not sure, consult your pediatrician. If your baby shows discomfort such as rash, diarrhea and vomiting after consuming foods other than breast milk, consult a specialist for evaluation and management.