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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is rice cereal the best first food for babies? or can i start with fruits and vegetables?

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Dr. Jerry Fioramonti
Specializes in Family Medicine
Start with Rice: Rice cereal is a better choice to start with because it is very easy to digest and less likey to cause GI upset or allergies.
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