She is bf at home and bottle at daycare and has began to reverse cycle. (She holds out during the day and eats extra at night) I thought that she may take cereal at the sitters, but was wondering if 3 1/2 months is too early????
2006-11-03 06:02:00 · 8 answers · asked by Becky S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Cereal or other solids should not be introduced until closer to 6 mos of age. The AAP says that all she needs this early is breastmilk or formula. Her system isn't ready to digest anything else yet. Starting too early can put her at risk for allergies, diabetes or obesity.
Instead, I'd suggest having them try offering the expressed breastmilk (or formula) in a soft-spout sippy cup (Avent makes a good one) or in a straw cup (see Rubbermaid link below). They can also try offering the milk at different temperatures - cold, room temp, body temp. Reverse cycling is pretty normal for a lot of babies who have working moms.
2006-11-03 06:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. 3 1/2 months is too early. Start feeding cereal, only a couple of tablespoons, no earlier than 4 months.
Here are some articles from MyHomemadeBabyFood.com
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http://www.myhomemadebabyfood.com/Articles/Is_my_baby_ready_for_solids.htm
http://www.myhomemadebabyfood.com/Articles/Tips_for_introducing_solids.htm
2006-11-03 07:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by Tamika G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's now recommended to wait for solids between 4-6 months, and when the child is showing signs of readiness. Can hold head up, showing interest in your food, chewing motion..etc. It's better to wait a while longer, if given too soon it increases chances of allergies and digestive issues.
2006-11-03 08:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nicely my son would be 7 months and all of us started giving him oatmeal cereal while he replaced into 3 weeks previous. Your son would be ok ingesting it as long as you do no longer over feed him. each and every of the cereal will do is help him stay finished longer and it would make him benefit greater weight. yet i might say shop feeding him. i might additionally say initiate giving him some point a million toddler ingredients, like vegies.
2016-10-15 08:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can introduce cereal at this time, but do so one kind at a time so you can detect any allergies to it. You should start with rice, which is the least likely to cause an allergic reaction. And use breast milk to prepare it. If in any doubt, ask your Pediatrician or his/her nurse.
2006-11-03 06:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by la_nena_sabe... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our physician said to start my son on cereal at 4 months, but we started him on it at 2 months because he was a big baby when he was born and just milk wasn't satisfying enough, we haven't had any problems with it though.
2006-11-03 06:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well my pediatrician said that It was ok to start my 2 month old son on cereal and he loves it
2006-11-03 07:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by This is just my opinion! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe at 4 months.. ask her pediatrician though.
2006-11-03 06:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by green eyes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋