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Introducing Solid Foods to Your Infant
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It's gluten-free and less allergenic than other types of cereal, such as oat or corn. Mix it with breast milk or formula, and make the mixture thin at first. Allow the baby to sit up and smell the cereal, then introduce a little on a spoon. Pediatricians normally discourage putting the cereal in a bottle initially, so that baby realizes food is meant to be eaten sitting up. As your baby gets used to eating rice cereal, consult with your pediatrician about other solid foods, such as pureed meats, fruits and vegetables. Stick with one type of single-ingredient food until you're sure the baby tolerates it well and isn't allergic. Don't wait too long to give your baby solids - at 6 months of age, pediatricians say babies may reject the texture of solid foods. Besides, the sooner you can get those cute pictures of a messy baby, the better, right?
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