What are some common food allergies that a 7-month-old baby may have?

The common food allergens for babies include eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish (14).

How much water should a 7-month-old baby be drinking each day?

A 7-month-old can get enough water from solid foods and breast milk. However, they can have four ounces or 120 ml of extra water on regular days and up to eight ounces or 240 ml of extra water in hot summers (15).

Can I mix breastmilk or formula with solid foods to make them more appealing to a seven-month-old baby?

Yes, this has been proven effective in introducing babies to new food and helping them adapt to the taste and texture. For example, you may add breastmilk or formula to iron-fortified infant cereals for a thinner consistency in the initial period of a solid food diet (17).

What are some strategies for dealing with a picky seven-month-old eater?

To deal with this problem, you should gradually introduce new foods to the child, and since their tastes keep changing, you may reintroduce the food that your child did not like initially. Furthermore, try to make the food presentation appealing and provide a wide variety of foods for the child (18).