Love me or hate but YES my newborn baby is already getting rice cereal once a day with her breast milk. She rests better and her "bowel movements" are not a watery mess. Thus far she is a very content and happy baby when her belly feels satiated. I'm from the old school of common sense that says if it isn't broke don't fix it. My mother and sisters all gave their children baby cereal in their bottles very early on. Even my pediatrician suggested this to settle my daughter's stomach. Contrary to popular belief (not hard science), none of my sisters and brothers became obese or developed food allergies from this practice. In addition, only 2 children out of my 12 nieces and nephews are overweight. Both cases are due to genetics and them sneaking food late at night. To collaborate what my family has known all along, a new report has been issued from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Source:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22527940/
"Earlier advice about restricting certain foods from moms’ and babies’ diets has been tossed out and the only surefire advice remaining is to breast-feed.
The report says:
- There is no convincing evidence that women who avoid peanuts or other foods during pregnancy or breast-feeding lower their child’s risk of allergies.
- For infants with a family history of allergies, exclusive breast-feeding for at least four months can lessen the risk of rashes and allergy to cow’s milk.
- Exclusive breast-feeding for at least three months protects against wheezing in babies, but whether it prevents asthma in older children is unclear.
- There is modest evidence for feeding hypoallergenic formulas to susceptible babies if they are not solely breast-fed.
- There is no good evidence that soy-based formulas prevent allergies.
- There is no convincing evidence that delaying the introduction of foods such as eggs, fish or peanut butter to children prevents allergies. Babies should not get solid food before 4 to 6 months of age, however.
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