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05.27.08, 13:08 PM General Topics
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DS just had 4-month check up at pediatrician (he is actually 4 1/2 months). Doc recommended starting him on rice cereal once a day b/c he is big enough, strong enough (tries to sit up) and it would help with his reflux. A little hesitant, not sure why. Don't think it's necessary to wait 6 mo, but anyone start between 4 and 5 months? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 01:08 PM Flag
 

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i started at 4 mos with both of mine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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I put some in the bottle at 4 months, just to get dd used to the taste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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4 months is the new 6 months apparently. It was 6 months last year but I keep hearing more and more moms starting their DCs on solids earlier. Does he show any interest in solids? Eyeballing or grabbing what you eat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I started at around 5 mo. If DCs had had reflux, I would have had no reservations about starting earlier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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OP here. not sure why i'm hesitant. Can anyone explain how to do it? Rice Cereal thicken it w/formula til it's like oatmeal consistency? Do u try once a day in am? Every day to start or every other? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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There are actually directions on the cereal box. Start with it very thin and thicken as DB gets used to it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Anyone recommend an organic baby rice cereal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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yes. And do what the docs recommend. that's what they are there for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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I started #1 at 4.5 mo on rice cereal - she hated it! - with #2 I tried at 5 mo - she hated it too - I waited two weeks and tried sweet potatoes (later added some rice cereal) - she loved it - so, even if ped suggests and you try db may have other ideas! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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ITA--my DCs didn't like rice cereal but loved oatmeal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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asked ped about oatmeal rather than rice since i figure rice will bind and mine strongly suggested rice 1st since less likely to have allergy/reaction. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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rice cereal tends to constipate. i would do oatmeal or barley. probably barley. don't put it in the bottle though. they need to learn to stop thrusting the tongue when eating and take food in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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