Artificial feeding at four months: features and menus

Feeding habits of a four-month-old baby

At four months of age, the milkthe adapted formula still forms the basis of the baby's diet. During this period, its optimal portion is 150-180 ml. But if the child is underweight, the pediatrician may recommend introducing complementary foods.Features of artificial feeding of a childat four monthsPhoto: GettyIt is important to remember that you cannot shorten the intervals between meals for your baby. This provokes such problems in the gastrointestinal tract:

colic;
stool disorder;
lack of absorption of nutrients.

It is optimal to maintain an interval of 3-4 hours betweenfeedings. At night, the interval should be increased. This is necessary to provide a break in the work of the digestive organs. A four-month-old baby on artificial feeding should have 5-6 main feedings. One of them is gradually replaced with complementary food. You cannot introduce a whole portion at once, as this can provoke an allergic reaction. At first, we offer the baby 5-10 g of baby food, and then supplement with formula. With each meal, we increase the portion by 10 g, bringing it to 50-60 g.

The menu of the child of four months on artificial feeding

In general, the diet of a four-month-old baby who is bottle-fed is not very varied. In addition to formula, the diet may include:

vegetable puree;
milk-free or milk porridge;
dairy products.

Vegetable puree is the basis of the first complementary food.Due to its high fiber content, it has a positive effect on digestion and does not cause constipation. To track the child's reaction to complementary feeding, single-component purees are introduced into the diet. Zucchini or broccoli are ideal for this. Porridges for the first complementary feeding are introduced in cases where the child has a large weight deficit and needs to quickly replenish it. Rice and buckwheat do not cause allergic reactions and are easily digestible, so they can be used for four-month-old children. When introducing fermented milk products into the diet, you need to carefully monitor their freshness to avoid poisoning. For this, kefir or cottage cheese can be prepared independently or purchased at a milk kitchen. To properly organize the nutrition of a four-month-old baby who is bottle-fed, you need to consult a pediatrician. After examination and control weighing, the doctor will prescribe the required milk formula and determine the need to introduce complementary feeding. See also: