Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone has NOT given rice cereal as your baby's first solids. What did you give instead? Is giving finely ground meat first a good idea, to provide the iron that is needed.

I'm thinking about NOT giving rice cereal because of all the additives, but am worried about not giving my baby the iron that he needs.

Thanks for you thoughts!

Alice 

Audrey wrote:

Hi Alice,

If you are interested in finding alternatives to cereal, you should read Lianne Phillipson-Webb's "Sprout Right".  She provides expert nutirion advice from baby to toddler.  I was particularly interested in the section on the "cereal debate".  My baby is 8 months, and we started with fruits and vegetables at 6 months.  She does explain the option of starting with meat as baby's first solid, as well.  Phillipson-Webb provides recipes, food checklists and tons of information.  Hope this helps.

Audrey

Alice wrote:

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone has NOT given rice cereal as your baby's first solids. What did you give instead? Is giving finely ground meat first a good idea, to provide the iron that is needed.

I'm thinking about NOT giving rice cereal because of all the additives, but am worried about not giving my baby the iron that he needs.

Thanks for you thoughts!

Alice 

Hi Audrey,

Thanks for your reply. I got my hands on a copy of the book you suggested.

When starting your baby w/ fruits and veggies, was there a problem w/ low iron?

I'm nursing my son, so I'm learning that he'll still get the iron he needs for my milke.

Appreciated!

Alice