Is it safe to put oatmeal in a baby bottle?

Answer by  Chelly (30)

When bottle-feeding became popular, oatmeal or rice cereal was often added at a very youny age. While some children thrived others, though, did not tolerate this addition, because their sucking and swallowing actions were not fully developed. This led to inhaling small amounts into their lungs and pulmonary problems.

Answer by  poolsk8ter77 (32)

No it is not safe. The orifice in the nipple is too small to dispense the oatmeal. It will dispense in chunks which could cause the baby to choke.

Answer by  dcameron1021 (104)

According to pediatricians it is not safe because the oatmeal or rice cereal is a choking hazard. A child should always be spoon fed when he/she comes of age to receive solid foods.

Answer by  CHICHONA (21)

It may lead to decayed teeth and may cause the child to choke. It may also lead to your baby being overweight.