Just a tiny sprinkle!! like fish food.
2006-10-17 11:14:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I don't think so. It can be hard for babies to digest that this early, and could make stomach problems worse. Better to wait. Ask your pediatrician if you feel strongly about it.
Don't worry, the baby will start sleeping better from here out without cereal. The brain matures enough at 7 weeks to allow them to sleep longer. Start a nighttime routine, like a bath, a bottle, and some rocking. Over the next month the baby will start to sleep longer and longer at night.
The first few weeks are hard, but it gets better from here, I promise!
2006-10-17 11:21:47 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there.
I have a six month old and we went through this whole thing with her. EVERYONE kept telling us it would help her sleep better at night. I made the mistake of giving her a tiny tin y bit and I regret it. She screamed for DAYS!! Her poor little belly didnt know what to do and then because it was solid her eliminations were more solid also. Which she wasnt used to and made her scream even more.
Little babies - that young - their digestive systems are not capable of handling solid foods. Though breast milk is best for your little one - that is up to you. But please dont give her cereal until she is at least 4 months old.
Good luck and congrats on the little one!
2006-10-17 20:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by *Erin* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read that cereal is not all that wholesome.
The process of turning the grain into cereal removes the nutrition.
I would try fruit. Some soft fruit like grapes (with the pips removed, or banana would be far more nourishing.
2006-10-17 18:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my last child I asked my doctor if I could give her cereal at 2 weeks. He said I could and I did. Just a little in her formula still liquidy though. It helped her sleep a little better. Every baby will respond differently I believe. Ask your doctor to be sure though. Get his/her opinion before you do anything.
2006-10-18 20:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by yellowgrl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, their digestive system isn't ready until 5-6 months
2006-10-17 18:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by xoxo_jenn_24 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!! At least 4-5 months old before you do this. Breast is best for now.
2006-10-17 18:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Andy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start her on that after four months.
2006-10-17 18:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by emilsignia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
33 years ago i did at 7 days old and she is still alive....but just a LITTLE bit.......cereal that is...lol
2006-10-17 19:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2006-10-17 18:16:43 · answer #9 · answered by JC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋