When to start introducing rice cereal?

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Baby eats 24/7 (almost literally) and when we’re at the dinner table and he sits on our lap he reaches into our plate and grabs the food. Obviously this is because he’s learning to use his hands but he does stare at the food as if he wants it lol. He’s 4 months old and has had a big appetite since day 1. When or is it safe to introduce rice cereal slowly? Suggestions are welcome

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Never. Its a pointless item that will likely constipate your baby, and has no nutritional value.
Talk to your pediatrician. At your 4 month appointment is a great time to address these concerns. Baby needs to hit certain milestones to safely eat real food. They can also tell you the best items to start with

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research baby led weaning! You don't start until 6 months, for now give him cups and utensils and things to play with, but then at 6 months you start feeding baby what you eat! I absolutely love it. there is a book and great support sites online and facebook... I highly recommend!!

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Wait til 6 months and do baby led weaning instead!!! My daughter eats everything now and isn’t picky at all and I attribute it to blw 100%

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Not till after 1. Rice cereal is low in nutrients and has arsenic. Start with purée veggies first. Babies guts aren’t ready to digest rice and grains at such a young age.

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My son just turned 5 months I have been feeding him oatmeal mixed with baby food for over a month now. he loves it. I don't put it in a bottle though. I mix it in a bowl. every parent is different if you think your baby is ready go ahead.

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I know Pinterest has ideas of when to introduce certain kinds of food to baby.

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I did oatmeal, not cereal, at 5 months. Our son literally took a spoon of food from me and put it in his mouth. I knew it was time to start foods. We did baby purees that I made at home and now he's 9 months and just eats what we do. It wasn't hard for him to switch for. purees to regular food. just do what works for you! I promise you won't break him! :)

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You can give him purees now (as long as the doctor says it’s okay! Speak to your doctor first!)

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My baby is 4 months and my pediatrician said it’s okay to start feeding cereal now.