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A member asked:
When starting baby on cereal does it matter if i use rice or oatmeal? what is the difference for the baby?
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Does not matter: Most of the time we start with rice as it is technically less allergenic. I skip cereal and suggest making whole grain rice and puree it like a cereal. Can do the same with oatmeal. No difference for baby. If you are doing a gluten free diet then no oatmeal.
Answered 4/29/2013
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