My son is a month and two weeks. It seems like he isn't ever full. I feed him 4oz. About every 23 hrs sometimes in between that I'll make him 3 oz bottle and he'll drink 1 2 oz.
Do you think it's too soon to start putting cereal in his bottle or feeding him by spoon?
If yes, what kind do you recommend?
Go with what your pedi says. M has had issues with reflux and ours mentioned starting it earlier to help with that. I was a little confused at first, but to be honest, every pedi is very different in their recommendations regarding this.
I thought LO was never satisfied recently. I took him to the pedi, and they thought his need to suck to pacify was just very strong, and requested I not add in the extra bottles unless it was absolutely necessary. So while we feed on demand, we have to work a little harder to be sure he's actually demanding food.
I would consider that before I made the step to cereal. But regardless, your pedi should guide you.
I'd check with your pediatrician before starting cereal. We got the okay for cereal at the 4 month appointment with DS, but that was four years ago and recommendations for starting solids may have changed.
I thought LO was never satisfied recently. I took him to the pedi, and they thought his need to suck to pacify was just very strong, and requested I not add in the extra bottles unless it was absolutely necessary. So while we feed on demand, we have to work a little harder to be sure he's actually demanding food.
I would consider that before I made the step to cereal. But regardless, your pedi should guide you.
Good luck!
This is a good point. I thought my little guy was always hungry. But I think it was more the urge to suck as well. We've introduced the pacifier and he seems happier.
I agree with PP suggestion of it might just be him wanting to suck. Its way to early for cereal. 4 months is really the earliest that should be considered IMO. I plan on waiting for 6 months, and I'm probably skipping rice cereal, it's pointless.
I loved rice cereal for DD#1 because it has a ton of nutrients in it, at a time where their nutrients are being reduced because you are introducing small amounts of solids, but enough solids that their breastmilk or formula intake is reduced a bit. By giving her 1 serving a day of rice cereal mixed with formula, she was getting a lot of vitamins and minerals and it made me feel better.
I agree with PP suggestion of it might just be him wanting to suck.nbsp; Its way to early for cereal. 4 months is really the earliest that should be considered IMO. I plan on waiting for 6 months, and I'm probably skipping rice cereal, it's pointless.
This. We skipped cereal with our DD. there is no need for it.
Re: Time for cereal?
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Agreed! If you think he's not eating enough, feed him more often.
I would consider that before I made the step to cereal. But regardless, your pedi should guide you.
Good luck!
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This is a good point. I thought my little guy was always hungry. But I think it was more the urge to suck as well. We've introduced the pacifier and he seems happier.
I loved rice cereal for DD#1 because it has a ton of nutrients in it, at a time where their nutrients are being reduced because you are introducing small amounts of solids, but enough solids that their breastmilk or formula intake is reduced a bit. By giving her 1 serving a day of rice cereal mixed with formula, she was getting a lot of vitamins and minerals and it made me feel better.
This. We skipped cereal with our DD. there is no need for it.