Salem, OH
A 26-year-old female asked:
How early should i start giving my baby rice cereal?
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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Cereal introduction: It is generally recommended that 4 month olds be started on one to two tablespoons of wet plain rice cereal once or twice a day with a spoon. Once you are sure that constipation is not developing, the amount and frequency of these meals can be gradually increased.
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