Some pediatricians will suggest adding cereal to baby’s bottle, particularly in cases ofinfant reflux(although we do sometimes hear from parents who tell us that they not only felt this didn’t help their babies keep their milk down, but seemed to make them spit up MORE!). Nevertheless, i...
A visitor to our website describes how rice cereal caused her baby to become constipated and which foods helped.
“Finally, respect the tiny, still-developing digestive system of your infant. Babies have limited enzyme production, which is necessary for the digestion of foods. In fact, it takes up to 28 months, just around the time when molar teeth are fully developed, for the big-gun carbohydrate enzy...
Does your body every need narcotics? One fellow vegan once said that when people asked why, if she loved cheese so much, did she choose to stop eating eat she would respond, “Well, I’m not an infant and I don’t need to give in to my every impulse.” Reply Gena says: 03.26....
Organic Brown Rice Cereal– Did you know that baby’s first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? Many pediatric resources are acknowledging the fact that avocado, banana and sweet potato make great first foods for baby. ...
Following the four day wait rule and introducing new foods one at a time will also enable you to easily begin an “elimination diet”. If you suspect your infant has had an adverse reaction to a new food, you will have just a few foods to look to as the culprit. While we think the...
Infant Rice Cereal by Tonya (Tempe, AZ, United States – Professional Nanny and Foster Parent) I have personally been in childcare of some kind for over 20 years. I have dealt with birth to Kindergarten many times over and have mostly cared for infants. I have overseen and even counseled...
Infant rice cereal remains the food most commonly recommended as a first food for babies. This is because it can be easily mixed to a very thin consistency with either breast milk or formula, providing a manageable texture and a taste that baby is already familiar with!
4 Tbls organic whole grain infant cereal 4 Tbls organic vanilla yogurt 1 tsp local honey (for babies over 1 year ONLY!) Mash or cut up banana into small pieces, depending on baby’s age. Add yogurt, and sprinkle in cereal. Mix, and add a bit more yogurt to make a smooth consistency...
Fisher Price has a niceGrandparentingsection which keeps grandparents up to date with the latest infant guidelines, from tummy time and breastfeeding to appropriate toys and safety tips. More Recipes and Tips... Is rice cereal REALLY the best first food for baby?