Commercial Baby and Infant Cereals – Are They Necessary?
Did you know that baby’s first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? You may wish to make your own Homemade Baby Cereals and skip the boxed cereals or skip the baby cereals altogether. Many pediatric resources are acknowledging the fact that avocado, banana and sweet potato make great first foods for baby! Many sources now recommend beginning a baby with fruits such as avocado or banana and/or vegetables such as sweet potato or winter squash as first food(s). Studies are now revealing that grains may not be good starter foods for babies due to digestion and lack of flavor. Starting with a fruit like avocado or banana or a vegetable like sweet potato is a great alternative to cereal(s)! Starting a baby on rice cereal as a first food is not an absolute must. Today, it is more of a recommendation that is based on years of following the same old guidelines and traditions. There is no medical need to start baby out with commercial infant cereals; your baby will not grow
