I understand cereal use for babies that have reflux, but I really don't get why people would add cereal otherwise at such a young age. Babies are hungry a lot, it's normal. I don't get why giving them a filler is so common... I'm not trying to be negative or anything it just concerns me that some doctors seem to recommend it so frivolously.

My lactation consultant told me about the negative effects it can cause in babies under 6 months, so why not just supplement with formula?