2006-10-05 06:46:19 · 21 answers · asked by tantalizin1 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
yes , i gave mine and he slept all nite
2006-10-05 07:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by sirena 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. If you try to give a baby this young cereal it will probably make him so constipated and will not be good for baby's developing stomach. A baby should not be put on any type of solid food (cereal in the bottle included) till they are 6 months old unless your baby's dr. recommends it earlier. Some dr.'s may say 4 months is ok, but not any sooner.
2006-10-05 14:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by sooz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to give him rice cereal? Formula has all the nutrition he needs. Unless the doc gives and ok for some reason, don't give him the cereal. It is perfectly "safe" but research shows that the sooner you introduce solids, the higher incidence of juvenile diabetes and childhood obesity.
2006-10-05 13:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by happymommy 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you mean rice cereal in his bottle, no. It is not safe. It's a choking hazard, and early introduction of solids (ie anything but breastmilk or formula before 6 months) can lead to a higher risk diabetes, allergies, obesity, and other problems.
2006-10-05 15:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kris W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why is he the size of a 3 month old? Are you over feeding him? How can a 5 week old be the size of a 3 month old? You're going to raise him to be overweight.
2006-10-05 13:54:27 · answer #5 · answered by alwaysbombed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctors have always told me to hold off until 6 months to give my girls rice cereal. I would suggest waiting until 4 months at the earliest.
2006-10-05 13:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by mommyem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this isn't safe. There is an article in parents magazine about this. There is a big misconception that a bigger kid needs more food. Not true. This can lead to so many problems when they get older like obesity. Keep the baby on just formula or breastmilk.
2006-10-05 14:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question. My quess would be no. I wouldn't, it's easier to get a baby on a feeding schedual than a young child. If you start feeding him now, he will want more and more and pretty soon, you will hold the record for the biggest 5 month old baby. If you are breast feeding him, only allow 10 minutes on both breasts. Or a 4oz bottle. See if that will work.
2006-10-05 13:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jewelz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They won't be able to properly digest anything but breastmilk or formula. Stick with that until at least 4 months old. He'll learn to go longer between feedings and will gain weight just fine. Once he's on a schedule you'll feel better. Just relax and have fun getting to know him.
2006-10-05 14:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rice in his cereal? Rice IS cereal. 5 weeks is too young. Wait until at LEAST 3 months at the earliest.
2006-10-05 13:52:47 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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Breastfeed every 2-3 hours........
OR
formula feed every 3-4 hours
BOTH until they are 6 months old........
THEN you can start with the Rice Cereal!!
What are you trying to do to this kid?
If my doctor saw your kid.........she would put you in your place!
They do not need food......they can't even digest at 5 weeks old.....
you're gonna give him a stomach ace or give him gas......
Who told you to give him rice cereal?
He is not supposed to be given anything to eat at all.......!!
2006-10-05 14:01:17 · answer #11 · answered by Joogie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋