Baby rice

[poochielove]

What age did you give it to your LO?

It says on the packet 4 months but surely it should go on weight? Teddy is a very hungry baby who weighs around 12 lb (at least) would it harm to try him on one baby spoon of it with his last feed?

Opinions please as i cant seem to find anything that says if its harmful or not at 8/9 weeks.

Thanks

 

[daftscotslass]

They don't have the capability to digest anything other than milk until they are 17 weeks - as far as I know it's to do with enzymes etc. It can also fill them up and can put them off their milk which is why the recommendation is at least 4 months. Babies also don't lose the tongue thrust reflex till about then too so it's also a choking risk. We started giving Becky some baby rice at about 4 and a half months though we ended up using it mixed with fruits and veg as it's really bland on its own.

 

[kazzie-bo]

personally no,
it is not related to weight, but to how mature your little ones tummy is, and at 8 weeks it won't be mature enough to cope with digesting it.

why not try feeding every 3 hours (not sure how often you are feeding already)