My baby is 3months and eat 6oz every 4 hours and i put a some cereal in her bottle..but sometimes she doesn't seem satisfied. When can i give her some cereal and feed it to her?
2006-09-06 14:55:16 · 10 answers · asked by Jamie*Lynn 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
She was born with two bottom teeth. The doctor says they will fall out, but haven't.
2006-09-06 15:06:10 · update #1
It is recommended to start feeding cereal between 4-6mths.Try adding a little bit more cereal in her bottle.It will not hurt her.My son has acid reflux and my doctor had me give 6 oz of formula w/8 teaspoons of cereal.It is'nt bad for them.He had to have
cereal in every bottle from one month to 12 mths and is a very healthy 14 mth old.Not picky about any foods at all.I am not suggesting that you feed it to her in every bottle just add a little more.If it does'nt seem to satisfy her ask her doctor what you can do for her.
2006-09-06 15:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by hotmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend giving any infant cereal before five months. I wouldn't put it in her bottle either. A lot of the time when a baby seems unsatisfied it has to do with something other than food. Try giving her more water. Giving her cereal so young is a good way to start her down the path to obesity. Hope you find a good solution.
2006-09-06 22:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by Violet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your baby will show you signs that she is ready for solids. she should be able to hold her head up well. she may show interest in what you are eating as well. if you prepare a very small amount of rice cereal that is thinned out with breast milk or formula and try to feed it to her you will know for sure. if her tounge pushes it out after several attempts she is not ready, because her tounge thrust reflex has not gone away. only give her rice cereal for now. it is the least allergenic. also when you statrt to introduce new solids wait 5 days in between each new one so that you will be able to detect an allergy.
2006-09-06 22:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Sandra M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not put cereal in her bottle. It can clog the nipple of the bottle. Giving her food too early could also damage her digestive tract. I would wait untill around 4m for cereal, and spoon feed it to her.
2006-09-06 22:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO.
Cereal shouldn't be introduced until 4-6 mos, preferably closer to 6 mos. This is per the AAP.
Introducing solids prior to then puts your child at increased risk of allergies, asthma, diabetes and obesity.
A child younger than about 6 mos really doesn't have the enzymes present in her stomache to digest anything other than breastmilk or formula.
2006-09-06 22:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 to 6 mos is standard, later is almost always better unless dr. says otherwise. High iron veggie puree is good at 6 mos as well. Cereal has little nutrition and can constipate.
2006-09-07 10:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by Katy E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest checking with your doctor. I would think each baby is different. Mine had cereal at 4 months.
2006-09-06 22:28:59 · answer #7 · answered by sunshineathome74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually pediatricians advise you to start at 4 months, but some say to start when the baby has teeth or shows interest in food. If they actually swallow instead of push their tongue out, then you know they are ready. Speak with your pediatrician to see what is best for your baby. Also, you are his/her mother, you should know best- trust your motherly instincts!! Good luck.
2006-09-06 22:03:06 · answer #8 · answered by LiSa B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ask your doc!! she should tell you when to start her on cereal and other foods
2006-09-06 21:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥cutemamma♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is your gut feeling when shes not satisfied try it out if your hungry you eat to, monitor her and see how she reacts its not bad
2006-09-06 22:01:34 · answer #10 · answered by peanuts2804 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋