Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Oops. My previous email refered to an article on parentsplace but I had not read it completely and was incorrect in recommending it as a resource that says its ok not to supplement. In fact, it appears to state the opposite! Please excuse my hasty reply and lack of completeness. I hope, though, that you will continue to research the iron issue as I am still not convinced that iron supplements are necessary for all babies. - Jeanne Wishengrad Friday, February 14, 2003 10:30 AM infant cereals We are about to start our 4 month old on her first solid food. It has been recommended that we start with rice cereal mixed with breast milk. We will then slowly introduce vegetables, fruits and other grains leaving common allergens (nuts, strawberries, wheat, etc) until after her first birthday. My question is - has anyone made their own infant cereals? We are going to try to give our daughter only organic, non GMO foods for as long as possible. We can get an organic infant rice cereal at the market, but I'd just as soon make my own if that's possible. Anyone ever done it? Also, iron-fortified cereals are often recommended (as infants have depleted the stores of iron they are born with by 3-4 months). Any opinions on whether it's better to have a home-made non-fortified cereal with a supplement of vitamin drops or a commercially made iron enriched cereal? Thanks, Jeanne Wishengrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 > I hope, though, that you will continue to research the iron issue as I am still not convinced that iron supplements are necessary for all babies. Our pediatrician told us not to supplement unless there was good reason (ie the children showed signs of being deficient). Too much iron is extremely constipating and can cause some very uncomfortable problems if they aren't iron-deficient. We didn't give any of our children supplements and they have been as healthy as can be. They range in age from 4 to 14 and I can count on one hand the times they have been to the doctor due to illness (that's one hand for all 3 kiddos :-) ) ~Marvelyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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