When can my baby start eating rice cereal?

Answer by  benjiross (993)

The safest and best time to start rice cereal is about 6 months of age. However, plain rice cereal (with no added pulses etc) can be started as early as 3 months after consultation with a doctor. The cereal should not be made too dilute and should be in the recommended concentration.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

A baby can start eating rice cereal at 4 months old. It is recommended that babies do not generally eat until they can sit upright and swallow solids, which is closer to six months old.

Answer by  Etc6021 (23)

Our pediatrician states that 6 months is the ideal time to start cereal feeding. Before that, only milk, and after cereal feeding, start with vegetables.

Answer by  Anonymous

My babys doctor started my baby out on rice cereal at 2 months. He had me put 4 teaspoons of rice cereal in 4oz bottle of formula with each feeding.