Millet congee, especially the millet oil on top, is praised as "ginseng soup" for its high nutritional value and can be fed to babies from birth throughout their entire growth process.
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After a baby starts on complementary foods, in addition to ensuring an adequate protein supply, parents should also pay attention to providing sufficient carbohydrates. Among the complementary foods a baby can have, grains are an important source of carbohydrates. The earliest recommended food is millet oil, which can be given right after birth.
The oil that forms on top of cooked millet congee is called "mi you" (millet oil). Li Shizhen, a famous ancient physician, once said, "Millet oil is the 'ginseng soup' for the poor." There was once a premature baby who couldn't eat anything. In the end, the mother used a small dropper to give him concentrated millet soup, and now he is a very healthy, big baby.
Whenever a baby takes antibiotics or medicine (as all medicine has some toxicity), damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa is inevitable. Gastrointestinal dysfunction often leads to issues like diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting. It is recommended to give the baby millet oil for a few consecutive days when getting vaccinations to help regulate and protect their stomach, which usually helps them get through it smoothly.
Millet oil is rich in energy and B vitamins, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and increase appetite. It is very helpful for improving congenitally weak spleen and stomach development, as well as for relieving diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and teething discomfort caused by an unreasonable diet later on.
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