Does oatmeal cereal give babies gas?

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

It can--especially if the cereal is sweetened. Look on the side panel of the oatmeal cereal box and look at all of the ingredients. Chances are, sugar or a sugar-like substance is one of the top 3. Unsweetened oatmeal is actually a really good thing to feed your baby.

Answer by  MomOf4 (97)

Giving a baby oatmeal cereal at too young of an age can indeed cause gas and intestinal issue's. Waiting until 6 months is best.

Answer by  JJP (360)

I would say yes it could. I would possible stop the oatmeal and restart after a short time to see how your child reacts.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

Both oatmeal and rice cereal can give a baby gas, many infants and young babies are not ready to start eating as soon as the "doctors" say that they can. You have to watch your baby and make sure that their stomachs can handle digesting the cereal, if not wait a few more weeks and try again.