What can my 4 month old eat?

Question

I'm a FTM and I'm just curious as to what my 4 month old can eat at this age. He's had squash, carrots, banana, avocado, pears, and today I mixed 1 tablespoon of rice cereal with 4 oz of breast milk. How many times a day do you feed them? Also, just curious when can they be sustained completely on food not breastmilk?

Answer

This is a question for your child’s pediatrician. Most doctors recommend nothing but breast milk or formula until 6 months of age. Some doctors are ok with a four month old having a little food, but most are not. If your doctor is one of those in favor of the four month food introduction, then work with them to tailor your baby’s diet and schedule specifically to their needs. 
For your last question, no a baby is not able to be sustained on just food alone. They need breast milk or formula until a year of age and then should be given whole milk or breast milk until two. After that, again, ask your pediatrician what they suggest.

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Before age 1, their main source of nutrition needs to be from breastmilk or formula. Food is just for fun until then.

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I would probably just stick to the things he’s tried so far, his tummy needs time to adjust to all the new foods, and that already is a lot of new things. I would wait a couple more months before continuing to introduce him to things. Then u could offer him things to start self feeding, scrambled eggs, pieced of fruits, cheese, etc.... Even at six months it’s suggested to wait a week before adding a second food in, so definitely at 4 months try not to rush it.
I know it’s an exciting time, but for the sake of his digestive system try not to overdo it on all the new stuff at 4 months old.
His primary source of food should still be milk until the age of at least 1 for substantial brain development.

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I had my son completely on table foods by 8 months old and whole milk by 9 months. They get 3 meals a day and snacks but until they are on whole milk breast milk can be used as a snack.

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Sweet potato is a good one. Also tiny pieces of egg. Food before 1 is for fun.

What can my 4 month old eat?

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