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Michelle1123
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We started cereal for real yesterday!
My little guy will be 4 months on July 2! His dr. had told us we could put a little in his bottle, b/c the kid was eating 3-4 5oz bottles of BM in a 2-3 hour period and was STILL hungry. Well, yesterday, after listening scream after he finished his 3rd bottle in one hour, I sat him in his highchair and gave him cereal! He LOVED it! It was a little confusing for him at first and he had trouble with the spoon, but he got used to it! He was so satisfied he just sat there laughing like a drunk when he was done! And he slept from 7pm until 7am!!!!!!!
Please dont bash me for starting early. I did what I really felt was right. I didnt start my dd on cereal until she was 6 months, and I didnt even want to start him until 9 months or so. Yeah right!
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jinglemommy
I <3 my boys!
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
Good Job! Dont you just love seeing them after they are really really full?!?
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| Posted 7/1/07 9:25 AM |
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apb17
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
We started DS at 4 months as well. Some little ones need more than just formula or breast milk.
Congratulations on sleeping 12 hours!
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| Posted 7/1/07 9:26 AM |
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Juliet
Family is Complete!
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
No bashing here. From what I have read, there are some signs that a baby is ready for cereal and they are not age related. They say when they weigh more than 13 lbs, can sit up assisted, drink more than 32 oz a day and have lost the tongue thrust reflex, they are ready. Some bigger babies need to be satisfied.
Cereal is fun!!
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| Posted 7/1/07 9:27 AM |
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stayandjohn
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
Bashing? I gave John cereal at 3 months, or maybe he was just shy of 3 months. He was hungry and formula just wasnt doing it.
You know what your baby wants 
Glad he slept so long
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| Posted 7/1/07 9:34 AM |
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Stacey1403
Where it all began....
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
I BF Damien and started him on cereal when he was 4 months. He needed it. Good job Mommy
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| Posted 7/1/07 10:33 AM |
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jmf423
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
Posted by Juliet
No bashing here. From what I have read, there are some signs that a baby is ready for cereal and they are not age related. They say when they weigh more than 13 lbs, can sit up assisted, drink more than 32 oz a day and have lost the tongue thrust reflex, they are ready. Some bigger babies need to be satisfied.
Cereal is fun!!
I started DS on cereal this week, he just turned 3 months. I was hesitant my my ped said that he was showing all the signs......and they were basically the ones you listed. He loves his cereal and is such a happy boy now after he eats!!!
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| Posted 7/1/07 10:38 AM |
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Charly
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
YAY fun!!! Glad to hear he loved it!!!
I started around 4 months too. My DD is big and was drinking 40oz+ a day - it was time
Message edited 7/1/2007 10:46:35 AM.
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| Posted 7/1/07 10:46 AM |
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Karebaby
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
4 months is when I started DD on cereal. That is awesome that he finally got full!
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| Posted 7/1/07 10:47 AM |
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Moehick
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
No bashing here...Kerri started at 4 months...you have to give him what he needs
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| Posted 7/1/07 11:19 AM |
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sassrph
LIF Adolescent
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
 Every baby's Different.Good for u.
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| Posted 7/1/07 8:32 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
Posted by jmf423
Posted by Juliet
No bashing here. From what I have read, there are some signs that a baby is ready for cereal and they are not age related. They say when they weigh more than 13 lbs, can sit up assisted, drink more than 32 oz a day and have lost the tongue thrust reflex, they are ready. Some bigger babies need to be satisfied.
Cereal is fun!!
I started DS on cereal this week, he just turned 3 months. I was hesitant my my ped said that he was showing all the signs......and they were basically the ones you listed. He loves his cereal and is such a happy boy now after he eats!!!
Does your DS sit up? Emma is three months and isn't even close to sitting up unassisted. Although her adjusted is age is really 2 months.
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| Posted 7/1/07 9:18 PM |
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beachgirl13
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Re: We started cereal for real yesterday!
I wouldn't judge. I also started James early, and it was the best thing. He was a starving little boy. I'm glad your son loved it and was satisfied! Sounds like you did the right thing.
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| Posted 7/1/07 9:18 PM |
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