How to start a 6 month baby breastfeeding schedule

MPASI administration can begin at the age of 6 months. Before that, the mother must first know the baby's 6 month breastfeeding schedule so that the delivery of MPASI to your child can run smoothly.

At the age of 6 months, the baby can already receive food supplements ASI (MPASI). Besides the fact that the digestive tract is ready for solid food, the reflexes of 6-month-old children have also developed well.
Babies aged 6 months usually have good tongue reflexes, can hold the head and can also stand. These features indicate that the baby is ready to be introduced to MPASI.
 
Set a schedule for breastfeeding babies 6 months
MPASI, which starts at 6 months, must be given in stages. Therefore, mothers must prepare small-scale feeding programs to be able to adapt to changes in the type and texture of food.

The following is a 6 month baby feeding program recommended by the Indonesian Ministry of Health:
  • 06h00-07h00: ASI, as much as the baby wants.
  • 9: 00-10: 00 mashed fruit, up to 2-3 tablespoons.
  • 12h00-12h30: ASI, as much as the baby wants.
  • 14: 00-15: 00 crushed fruit, 2-3 tablespoons.
  • 17h30-18h00: ASI, as much as the baby wants.
  • 20h00-21h00: ASI, as much as the baby wants.

It should be noted that the 6 month infant feeding schedule may be different for each baby, but the time interval for giving is approximately the same, which is 6 to 8 times a day. . The mother can experiment to find the best time for your little one.
 
Tips for starting to give MPASI

Here are some tips for giving MPASI to a 6 month baby feeding program:
  • If your child refuses food given by the mother, try to wait a few minutes or several days. If your child is still not interested, you don't need to worry because during this period, MPASI is always a complementary food and not a primary source of nutrition for babies.
  • If your child wants to consume one type of MPASI, wait up to 3 days before introducing another type of MPASI. This time is needed to see if the baby is allergic to food.
  • When introducing MPASI, mothers can mix crushed fruits and vegetables with breast milk. This mixture aims to soften the texture of MPASI so that it is easily digested by infants.
  • To make it richer, you can add a little salt and sugar.
  • By giving MPASI, mothers can provide water as a distraction to help your child swallow.
  • Avoid giving honey or cow's milk to your baby. Both can only be given at the age of 1 year.

In addition to the tips above, you can also talk to your doctor to plan your baby's breastfeeding schedule every six months and tell him what kind of food to give when introducing MPASI. Also, don't forget to keep an eye on your little one while eating so they don't choke.

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