Cereal: Toddler, Playtex
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Playtex Nipples
Asked by D.F. from Chicago
on November 3, 2006
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I would love some input from other moms who use the playtex nipples for the "drop-ins" bottles. When did you switch to the fast flow nipples as opposed to the slow flow?
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- Hi again, we just switched our 7 month old to the fast flow nipples about a month ago and we haven't really noticed a difference. She doesn't fuss if she has the slow ...
- Hi! I never switched! He is 9 months old and does just fine with the slow ones so I decided to just stick with those! I guess I would switch if he gets frustrated w...
- I used these nipple aslo and found the fast flow was just way too much. I stopped the bottle at 13 months but still found that the fast flow just was a waste of liqui...
Cereal in Bottles
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on June 2, 2010
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I know they say not to put cereal in bottles but I also know I'm going to do it anyway. SO...has anyone put cereal in a Dr. Brown's bottle? Which nipple should I use,...
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- Wow, you really did get attacked here didn't you. Man, it's your baby, do what you want. I did cereal in the bottle with both of my kids due to reflux, and I totally...
- I just have to wonder if you know there are medical reasons and facts for not putting cereal in an infants bottle why would you do it anyway? If you are putting it in...
- Dr Brown Bottles actually have a "cereal" nipple. You probably have to order it online becasue it is not that popular. I used it for my son with the Dr. Brown's bottle...
When to Start Cereal?
Asked by E.W. from Tulsa
on November 14, 2008
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My baby is going to be 8wks old next week and I was wondering when other Mom's started feeding cereal. I have talked to the doctor and they have said that they want hi...
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- The lining of their intestines is not complete until 6 mos. Giving food before this time can damage the intestines. I would wait at least until 4 months to give rice...
- I wasn't able to breastfeed after the first 3 days so my son was a formula baby. I don't think he slept through the night until after he was 2 months old. I had friend...
- Every baby is different but pretty much for their first 6 months of life ALL their nutrition needs to be provided by breast milk or formula. A few babies with reflux a...
Cereal in a Bottle?
Asked by B.K. from Dallas
on February 7, 2007
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My doctor has recommended starting my 3.5 month old on rice cereal because he's hungry all the time. Well i tried spoon feeding him some which he loved for about 3 da...
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- hi .... have you tried the bottles for cereal? you can find them at albersons.they are a special bottle that has a nipple which allows the cereal to flow through easer...
- I use cereal in my daughter's bottles for AR. The doctor suggested one teaspoon per 4 ounces of formula. It seems to come out of the bottle just fine. I hope this h...
- My son's name is Isaac too! My pedi. recomended I spoon feed my son cereal right after giving him a bottle/nursing. I have also read that feeding it in the bottle can ...
Cereal in Bottle
Asked by J. from Chicago
on March 21, 2006
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My doctor recommended thickening my 4month old's formula with rice cereal to help his reflux. I tried a 3mo+ sized teat but it still gets clogged. Any suggestions or s...
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- Some bottles have Y cuts in them specifically for cereal in bottles. Dr. Brown bottles, for instance. I've also cut the openings a bit to improve the flow. Try that...
- I am a mom of a 6-month old who had similar issues when she was born. Of course, I could not put rice cereal in her formula because she was too young, I was able to s...
- I never did this myself but my girlfriend used to add cereal to her kids bottles-- she just widened the teat with the sharp tip of a scissor. I would just be very car...
Rice Cereal
Asked by L.S. from New York
on May 19, 2010
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Hey All U Mommies, my daughters pediatrician suggested starting rice cereal for my 4mo old. Can anyone offer suggestions on how to prepare. I've read where some put it...
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- Spoon. The whole point of giving the child food is to get used to the spoon, food on their tongue and swallowing food. It is not nutrition. They are getting that from ...
- The introduction of rice cereal and/or solids is to begin teaching the child how to 'eat', and this means eating from a spoon. Skip the bottle - she already knows how...
- I always used a spoon when it came to cereals... it helps them to learn to adapt to the changes in feeding that will be coming soon. I would start of with really runn...
Starting Cereal
Asked by S.M. from El Paso
on December 7, 2009
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I just moved so I dont have a new dr. out here yet, the baby book Im reading isnt very clear, and the box doesnt say...so my questions are...once I start my baby on ri...
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- This is what we did. My son was 6 months ( able to sit up and i was told to wait till at least 6 months due to allergies, which he has anyway). If I remember correctly...
- I would advice you to get a breast pump and pump your milk and add cereal to it just like powder formula a , i used regular bottles just upgrade depending on the age o...
- S., Thank you and your husband for what you do for our country. I suggest that you find a doctor immediately, like last week. Not all doctors feel the same about fe...
Infant Cereal
Asked by T.D. from Lansing
on March 20, 2007
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My daughter is a month old. She is eating between 3 and 4 ounces of formula and still cries like she is hungry. She burps well, but i always feed her some more and the...
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- Don't give solids until she is 6months old. When solids are given too early there is an increased chance that she will develope allergies. Try feeding her a differen...
- I was very strict with all of my kids and what they could eat at certain ages beacuse I was worried about allergies and what certain foods do to an infants stomach whe...
- One month is too young for cereal. If she cries after eating - it is not because she is still hungry- try giving her a pacifier after she eats. She may still want to s...
Oatmeal Cereal for 5 Month Old
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on February 19, 2008
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Hi to all you Moms. I have a huge spitter upper and on the advice of many moms on this site, I have started adding baby's oatmeal cereal to his formula and this has h...
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- I completely agree with the other responses of spoon feeding it to him. I never added any cereal to my kids bottles I just spoon fed them. Make it really runny at firs...
- They do have bottles designed just for cereal. But the best option is to start spoon feeding, it takes more time, but it gets him used to using a spoon.
- If you are set on using cereal in the bottle, try Dr. Brown's bottles. They are great for gas, spit up, etc. They have a special Y cut nipple for cereal. Good Luck. ...
How to Add Cereal to a Bottle
Asked by B. from Lexington
on December 11, 2006
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I have a question about adding cereal to a bottle. I have tried to add a small amount of rice cereal to my son's bottle, but it only clogs up the hole in the nipple. I...
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- I am not too familiar with the Playtex Nurser System because I use the Playtex Ventair System and they have different two different sizes for nipples. Stage 1 and Stag...
- They have a spcial kind of bottle that you can use for it...I think they have it at babies r us. I can't remember where I have seen it. Sorry I couldn't be of more h...
- I have never done this or used it but I know they have special bottles made just for cereal feeding have you tried looking for one of those at the store? I know when m...
