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At what month will it be ok to introduce a baby to rice cereal with breast milk?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans
Dr. Melissa Gowansanswered
Pediatrics 17 years experience
Baby food: The general consensus is around 6 months. I have some moms that have started a little earlier than that but not by much (right at 5 months).
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