How Do You Know When To Feed A Baby Rice Cereal?
If you are like most new parents, you are probably confused about when rice cereal should first be introduced into your baby’s diet. Because of conflicting advice from family members, other parents and medical professionals, you might feel overwhelmed and worried about beginning solids too early or too late. The only person who can truly tell you when rice cereal should be introduced is your baby. Around 4 to 6 months of age, most babies will begin showing signs of readiness to indicate that they are ready to take the next step. Watch for signs of increased hunger. Most babies double their birth weight around the age of 4 months, and this increased weight typically results in increased hunger. If your baby still seems hungry after 8 to 10 feedings of the breast or bottle, he likely requires more than an all-liquid diet. Allow your baby to sit in a highchair to determine if he has the head, neck and back control to sit supported while eating. If your baby has good head control, and seem
