When should I introduce rice cereal to my baby?

[lst&cnfsd]

Hes three months and a week. He usually eats a six oz bottle every two hours unless he sleeps a little bit longer, and sometimes only eats three at the least. I'm thinking I should wait though because he usually goes to bed between 9:45 and 11 after his last feeding, and sometimes a little after 8 and usually sleeps til about 9 the next morning. So hes been sleeping through the night for about 1 ½ months. I really don't think he needs it yet since hes doing good and the rice doesn't offer much nutrition, but I'm still not sure whether to hold off or not. I'm really anxious to start him on other foods. He holds his head up really good, rolls over during tummy time, and turns sideways. Hes been trying to hold his bottle by himself for awhile. Do you think hes ready or that hes doing good enough to wait?

 

[Maya]

girl feed your baby i fed my baby she 3 1/2 months been on its since she was 2months and she can do all the things your baby can do although she doesnt eat it very day. My mom did it to and her mom did it to her and were alright. Gud luck

 

[Laura F]

The current World Health Organisation recommendations are to start solids at 6 months. At this point babies need a higher level of iron, which you can usually get from rice cereal. I'd wait if I were you. It's a lot of extra work to do, when your baby doesn't really need it.

If you're interested, at 6 months you can also try something called "baby-led weaning". Read up at this website - http://www.babyledweaning.com/

Good luck

 

[Starsfan14]

He is too young. There is no benefit to starting solids too young. Starting them too early can cause stomach problems. And if he is formula feed then before 4 months solids can increase his risk for obesity and diabetes later on.

So wait until around 6 months. It is just better for him if you wait.