How long should I feed my baby rice cereal before starting fruits?
A healthy six-month-old can eat nearly anything. Baby food and cereals are totally unnecessary. I am going to get thumbs down for this, but: that bit about trying each for an amount of time is sort of a wives’ tale. There is NO evidence to support the practice. “Ditch the rice cereal and mashed peas, and make way for enchiladas, curry and even — gasp! — hot peppers. It’s time to discard everything you think you know about feeding babies. It turns out most advice parents get about weaning infants onto solid foods — even from pediatricians — is more myth than science. That’s right, rice cereal may not be the best first food. Peanut butter doesn’t have to wait until after the first birthday. Offering fruits before vegetables won’t breed a sweet tooth. And strong spices? Bring ’em on. …Yet experts say children over 6 months can handle most anything, with a few caveats: Be cautious if you have a family history of allergies; introduce one food at a time and watch for any problems; and make
