Why do people say that there's no nutritional value in rice cereal? It seems to have good stuff in it to me. Plus it has DHA & probiotics.

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"Salivary amylase makes a small appearance at about 6 months old, but pancreatic amylase (what you need to actually digest grains) is not produced until molar teeth are fully developed! ... This means no rice cereals, no Cheerios, no Goldfish, no oatmeal, no infantcrackers."

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All that stuff is added which is not as good for you as when it's natural occuring

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I agree that saying it has no nutritional value is a ridiculous conclusion. Some people will assert that carbohydrates don't have nutritional value and fortified vitamins & minerals somehow don't count. Rice cereal does have nutritional value, even pure glucose has nutritional value. Pediatritions recommend RC to babies with failure to thrive, anemia, prematurity issues, reflux and more. I would hardly call that invaluable.

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Because it's just added to, like fortified cereals. My doctor always referred to it as empty "junk" calories and not beneficial like real nutrition packed foods. I used rice cereal with my first but not with my second and won't this time either.

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The reason it's viewed in negative light is because it is an empty filler. All those "nutrients" are added, and its not the same as those found in nature, which your body is adapted ro process. Rice cereal should be used as a thickener for thin pureed foods (or if your Dr recomends it to use to help control reflux). Definitely stick with milk and veggies/fruit purees. Just remember, because of our FDA, everything packaged has had most nutrients processed out for a longer shelf life. Everything in moderation.

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Let's put this in perspective: person a's ped has not been seeing person b's child since birth. Therefore person a cannot tell person b that what their doctor says is best for person b's child or vice versa. If you have questions about your child eating habits talk to YOUR ped. If you do not agree with your ped, find another one. I'm tired of seeing back and forth between people because people's doctors are giving conflicting information. This does not make the info right for everyone, it makes it right for YOUR child.  👌

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I think young babies just can't digest it. I never gave it to my son

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I think (just my guess) that what some people might mean is the mistake some parents make by giving it too early is there's not enough nutrition in it to give to a newborn (IE it fills their stomach but doesn't give all the needed nutritional value so they don't eat later on in the day and get deprived). But I may be off since I don't know exactly what's been said to you. Just my guess and two cents 😘

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My 2 y/o got a little bit of RC mixed into his bottles starting at around 15-16 weeks (just enough to help him sleep through the night and make the formula last a little longer) until I started steadily feeding him solids as well as his bottles, so just a few weeks. Baby cereals are life savers honestly because they fill/help fill babes tummy up. As long as you're not relying on the cereals as the main source of nutrition besides milk/formula, your baby should be fine. If you're really unsure about it, consult your pedi.

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My daughter was spoon fed rice from 12 weeks aswel as all her milk which is hungry baby formula because of exactly that she was a hungry baby and still is shes now nearly 10 months and is happy and healthy people think they know everything about babies and nitrition but its amazing what you will do once there here! Everyone knows best whats best for "your" baby 🙄 my best advice do what you think is best!

Why do people say that there's no nutritional value in rice cereal? It seems to have good stuff in it to me. Plus it has DHA & probiotics.

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