Just got back from Melody's 4 month wellness check up and the doctor said we could go ahead and…
Just got back from Melody's 4 month wellness check up and the doctor said we could go ahead and start her on solids, rice cereal first then move on to other things...However, I'm conflicted. This doctor is pretty old fashioned, and current research says that it's best to wait until 6 months because the digestive system isn't quite mature until then. I am a firm believer in taking the time to let nature do its thing, but at the same time I am a forward thinking mom who prefers to go on evidence based knowledge. So here's the dilemma...Breastfeeding moms, when did y'all start giving solids to your babies? What brand of cereal did you use? How much and how often did you start your baby off? My gut is telling me to wait a while longer but I'd like to hear what others have done 😜
Kay Kay·
this is my third baby but first time breastfeeding and im not starting solids until I feel hes ready or shows interest. In my opinion I think 4 months is too early. I remember my formula fed babies gaging and never really liking the jar baby food but loved table food. I think as moms we know whats best for our babies.
Alexandra McMillan·
Мама двоих (младенец), ждёт третьего
Well said, and exactly what I was thinking! Thanks for sticking up for the "mom instinct" 😁
Haley·
Мама сына (1 год)
We started around 5 months but skipped the cereal. It has not real nutrition we started with real foods instead
Alexandra McMillan·
Мама двоих (младенец), ждёт третьего
@thehowtohippie, after much research last night I have to say, that's good advice! There's not a lot of nutrition with rice cereal and it contains worrisome amounts of arsenic...I think I'll give it more time, perhaps let her start with oatmeal because it is MUCH healthier, but in the meantime I was reading that it's actually better to let them just have a small taste of whatever you're eating if they seem interested 😊 thanks again
Haley·
Мама сына (1 год)
You can also make your own oatmeal which would be better than the store bought baby stuff. Buy rolled oats and put them in a food processor then add the water or BM to it.
Alexandra McMillan·
Мама двоих (младенец), ждёт третьего
Definitely will, as soon as we GET a food processor lol we're poor, don't have much :(
Clara·
Мама дочки (2 года), беременна (7 нед.)
I waited till after 6 months. My daughter was ebf as well and it's so much more beneficial than rice cereal .... All that stuff is a calorie filler and they get more than enough from bf. Trust your instinct