Although there are individual differences in the milk intake of a 7-month-old baby, it generally remains within a similar range. Usually, feeding occurs every 3 to 4 hours, with each feeding providing about 150 to 180 milliliters of milk. The introduction of supplementary foods can help the baby acquire more nutrition and can complement the milk intake.
Throughout the day, the baby’s diet can be arranged as follows: starting around 6:30 AM, provide about 180 milliliters of breast milk or formula; at 9 AM, offer egg custard or other complementary foods; at noon, prepare a small bowl of rice porridge or noodles, along with a small amount of minced vegetables, meat, or fish, making sure that vegetables and meat account for about one-third of the porridge; at 4 PM, feed another 180 milliliters of milk; at 7 PM, in addition to 150 milliliters of milk, a small amount of complementary food can be added; around 11 PM, depending on the baby’s needs, provide 180 milliliters of milk, with an optional increase of about 20 milliliters if needed; feeding during the night is not necessary.
There are several key points to consider regarding the care of a 7-month-old baby: First, enhancing immunity is crucial, as it relates to the baby’s lifelong health and achievements, and methods to strengthen resistance should be adjusted according to different seasons. Secondly, the eruption of primary teeth is related to various factors and is extremely important for the baby’s oral development. Additionally, during this stage, babies should be encouraged to learn to crawl, which greatly benefits their perception, movement, and sensory integration skills. Finally, babies will explore the world through their gaze and convey their needs; parents should pay attention and respond promptly to promote the baby’s emotional development.
Ensuring a reasonable diet while actively guiding the baby to explore and learn is key to helping a 7-month-old baby grow healthily.
