A 20-year-old female asked:
Is it possible that baby rice cereal can cause some type of allergy in some babies? 7 month old baby couldn't poop until i took him off of baby cereal
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Constipating foods: You will find that rice cereal, bananas and apple sauce are often constipating foods. It is not an allergic effect. Loosening foods include juices like apple or prune and various fruits like peaches or prunes.
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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?
Dr. Jerry Fioramontianswered
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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A 25-year-old member asked:
At what point, if at all, do babies generally stop eating rice cereal?
Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Varies.: I'd stop it right away if there is constipation, otherwise whenever the child can handle grain rice. Or when you find a grain you like better.
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A member asked:
Does rice cereal help babies sleep through the night?
Dr. Lawrence Rosenanswered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
No: Despite what some grandmothers will say, cereal feeding has not been proven to help babies sleep better. It can lead to constipation or overfeeding, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What is the first food for babies-- white rice cereal?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
A common choice: Rice cereal is a common early solid due to its low frequency of allergic reactions.The actual first solid may be something mashed up from the dinner t... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
My 6 months old baby changed rom Nan Optipro 1 to 2 and he started solids. Butternut, sweet potatoes carrots and rice cereal. Hes been constipated and didt poo for about 4 days thereafter, his stool is small and semi hard. Should I give him meds?
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Fluids: A small amount of prune juice, 1-2 ounces twice daily may relieve the symptom. Keep the baby well hydrated with formula and provide the solid feedings... Read More
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