Baby Cereal

by Kristie
(Virginia)

My doctor is telling me that when my baby boy has reached 4 months old that she would like us to introduce baby cereal to his diet. He is now 10 weeks old and 13lbs 6oz and I have heard mixed feelings about when this type of change is appropriate. Some say not to do it because of the possiblities of creating an allergy in your baby. What are your feelings about this?





Baby Help Line Response:

Hi Kristie!

Do you know why your doctor is suggesting cereal? I don't now how tall he is, but he doesn't seem to be underweight? Or is he?

In my experience, starting too early with cereal may lead to constipation. Rice cereal is not bad from an allergy perspective, but having a baby that cries and has troubles passing stools is not that fun either...

If you do decide to start with cereal, go slowly - that's my best advice! And if you're not sure why your doctor recommended the introduction, ask again!

Hope this helps,

/Paula



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