Feeding
rice flour through the last bottle?
My little boy is now 3 months old and sleeps from about 7 (with a bottle around 11 pm) until 4 or 5 am.
But for the past few nights, he's waking up again at half past 2 and half past 5!
I was wondering if I should add rice cereal to his last bottle; I've been reading mixed opinions.
(Also, since he's only 3 months old...)
If so, how many scoops should I use, and would it really help him sleep better?
I'd love to hear your experiences.
Best,
Mom of L
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Liesbeth Guest #2
Hi mamavanL,
I'd wait a little while with that. Their little arms are still very sensitive. It's completely normal that your baby doesn't have a real rhythm yet at such a young age. Not fun for you guys, but not something you need to fix right away by giving fuller feeds.
Love, Liesbeth -
Olivia-Anna #3
Hi!!
I wouldn't do that either. I've read statements from experts saying that you absolutely shouldn't force a baby to develop a night routine in the first 6 months, and should let them feed as often as they ask for it.
So rice flour seems way too heavy, as Liesbeth says.
I wouldn't start experimenting either.
I think you'll just have to tough it out for a bit regarding your sleep.
But you can always ask your gynecologist of course. -
Lexy #4
You can give rice flour from 4 months, right?
Otherwise, maybe check with the CB..
Good luck! -
Natalie #5
Olvarit also has powders to add to baby food... -
Anke Guest #6
Then better just stop by the bio shop for daddy's sugar-free options if you're going to add them anyway. -
mamavanL started this #7
That's right, from 4 months on.
But I hear a lot of parents around me giving it earlier.
I've already given a bottle for 2 nights now and it's going really well.
She sleeps for 6 hours... and isn't cramped either, no cramps... her little arms still need to get used to it, but that's normal.
Thanks for your reply!!
Love, -
mamavanL started this #8
what kind of powders do you mean? -
Iza #9
One downside of rice flour is that it can cause constipation; it's better to use rice meal (available in health food stores). But.....babies are used to being able to drink 24 hours a day whenever they want, right from the womb. This pattern will slowly change to drinking during the day and sleeping through the night, but three months is still quite early for sleeping through the night. It's better to make sure your baby gets enough during the day so they have enough reserves at night; it's not so much about that last bottle. -
Natalie #10
Wow, that was a while ago, so I needed it back then. My son is 2.5 now, so I don't remember the exact name anymore. It was from Olvarit; you'd get a box (so they come in boxes) for a good night's sleep, for example. There are different types in there. Usually found in the baby food section, near baby biscuits, etc. -
mama van m Guest #11
I think it's completely normal that your baby sleeps about 7 hours a night... this is apparently their rhythm right now... I know it might not work out so well for you, but it's still totally normal... putting rice flour in the bottle while their tummies are still so sensitive... you might not notice it now, but later on...? As a mom, you'll have to adjust to your child, not the other way around...!!!!! -
Anonymous Guest #12
My son is now 3 months old and has been getting rice cereal in his last bottle for 2 weeks now. The pediatrician said that wasn't a problem. So just go with your gut feeling. -
madelene #13
I always gave her a little bit of formula because she was so full of it. She drank Nestlé formula for longer, but only from 5 months old. Before that, she really only had breast milk and nothing else.
Greetings, Madelene
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