Ella had her 4 month well appointment and because she's been having tummy problems (gas and poo that won't come out) the ped told me to start her on rice cereal. I was hoping to hold off until she was 6 months. Doesn't this seem really early to be feeding her solid food? I'll do it if I have to, I just wanted to see in everyone else's experience when it comes to starting solid food, did it help with the tummy? TIA!
Ella- 8/22/08, Jules and Tuck- 12/15/10
Re: Rice cereal and tummy problems
If she is constipated rice cereal will NOT be good - it stops up most babies... I sitll give it to DS if he has diarreha! I can't believe your pedi would say to use it if she's having issues pooping!
My ped had us start with rice cereal at 4mos... it's the earliest a baby should start- but generally between 4-6mos.
yes, I think it is too soon, especially if she is having tummy issues! Rice can be really tough on the belly and totally makes E constipated.
Have you tried colic calm (or another gripe water) That might make a difference. Are you BFing? Is it possibly your diet? If she is formula fed, perhaps try gentlease?
If your gut says it is too soon, it is too soon. You are the Mom and the pedi is merely making a recommendation. You don't need to take it!
Is Ella showing signs of being ready for solids?
ditto pp's - rice cereal was very constipating for DD - I'm very surprised your pedi recommended it if constipation was already an issue. DD preferred oatmeal as well.