Solids & a Bottle?

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Hello all! Quick question: my pediatrician said to mix some formula with my baby's oatmeal, and feed her 1-2 tablespoons. Am I supposed to offer her a small bottle afterwards? I know their tummies are tiny, but that doesn't seem like much. But I'm a FTM, so what do I know? Lol. Any help would be appreciated. ☺️

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So... I have been giving her her regular amount 4oz of formula throughout the day. Then at night I give her 4oz of formula but I add a couple scoops of cereal in the bottle also which makes it a little thicker. She drinks that an off to bed an it helps her to sleep longer.

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Usually you feed baby first then give her ceral. It's like dessert

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Feed a regular bottle/ nurse as usual and then offer the oatmeal or cereal. 😀

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I nurse first then within 30 mins I offer oatmeal cereal. It has worked out, he doesn't like it too much but he does take some.

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Yes! Only half of what she normally takes in a bottle.

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Feed a bottle first and then the cereal, about a hour or so after her bottle, but before her nap. :)

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I feed my son a solid once a day. I make sure he's not starving and cranky when I offer it to him so I give him a tablespoon. Then he will usually take a bottle an hour later.

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I make a bottle like usual and use the formula to make the cereal. He eats the cereal then has the rest of his bottle.

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I am starting cereal on Saturday. I would love to know what other moms are doing.

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I feed her first. I feed her the normal amount (4 oz bottle or nurse until she's done). Then I offer the cereal. If they're real hungry when you offer it, they can get frustrated. So I let her eat normal first. It's gone really well. Hope that helps

Solids & a Bottle?

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