Someone I suggested I do this..just a LITTLE bit...in order for my daughter to like the taste. Would there be a reason why I shouldn't do this? She's 4 months old.
2007-01-08 03:35:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You should probably wait a while before adding spices to her foods. They can upset her stomach or cause allergic reactions. Try adding a little apple or pear juice to her cereal or even some of the first foods.
2007-01-08 03:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by Summer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about cinnamon, but when my daughter was eating the cereal out of the bowl I would mix it with baby formula until it was smooth enough but not watery and then I would add the baby food, like peaches or applesauce, something sweet. Then when you feed it to her put half cereal on the spoon and the other have the fruit. It worked for me, instead of her eating just the plain rice cereal. Good luck.
2007-01-08 11:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jazz21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, do not mix cinnamon in your baby's rice cereal. If your baby is refusing to eat the rice cereal, it is not because she doesn't like the taste. The most likely reason is she is not ready for it yet. Common recommendations are to wait until 6 months to begin introducing solids into a baby's diet. Some babies show signs of interest in early introduction of solids by being able to sit up and have good head control, decline of the "tongue-thrust" reflux, and shows interest by watching you eat and reaching for what you have. If your baby pushes her tongue against the spoon when you put it in her mouth, then her tongue-thrust reflex is still too strong for solids. I strongly suggest you do not add any type of seasoning to your baby's food due to risk of reactions. Wait another couple weeks and try rice cereal again. Make it quite watery at first. There is no reason to rush introduction of solids. All a baby needs for nutrition is breast milk or formula for the first 6 months. Any solids added should be used as a supplement and not replacements for bottles or breast feeding.
2007-01-08 11:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it's perfectly healthy and just a touch of Cinnamon may help the flavor. I don't see no reason why it would harm the baby unless it effects the digestive tract. but that's rare. As the baby grows try other fruits and vegetables, keep the baby on a healthy schedule. She will also get some nutritional values that Cinnamon has
2007-01-08 11:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by mikef1234 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't add anything to the cereal. Introducing solids can be hard enough for baby to digest, so I wouldn't add anything to it. She could have a food allergy and intrudicing something like cinnamon could really cause a bad reaction or really constipate her.
2007-01-08 11:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to mix the jar fruit with my baby's cereal, but she was older. I started with the basics, then started using the strawberries and bananas and the cinnamon raisin pears.
2007-01-08 11:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if its ok but i have found a few baby food recipes that include cinnamon.
http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?topic=639199&forum=577
Hope that helps
2007-01-08 11:43:03 · answer #7 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋