Monday, June 13, 2011

What does the Japanese family feed their baby?

Question:


What is an infant's first food(s) in Japan? What age do they start infants on solids?

Answer:


Depends on mother/family, or the baby
I started feeding rice gruel, smashed banana/apple/potato/pumpkin when my baby was around 5 or 6 months (only foods that she could soften in her mouth with her tongue).
Around when she had some baby teeth, I gradually started introducing various food. (I remember)
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Actually in Japan, when women get pregnant, they are all given "boshi-techou" (let's say "agenda") by local government. It explains how to take care of babies. It's only guideline but helps a lot. (until baby becomes 6-year) Weight/Height or Immunization records are all put in here. Very handy.

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