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Okay so while I go to school my mother babysits my 2 month old son. She tells me that she's be putting cereal in his bottle!!! This infuriates me. He's not old enough for that?? But whatever I say she doesn't listen because I am still a minor but it is my child! Is it even safe to give him cereal? If its okay then I won't be so angry.
Ok IF u live with ur mom I dont know u to say where u live but I hope all is well for u and ur baby. I dont agree with day care they are a bit scary until my baby is talking I'm going to be a stay at home mom
Id b lying if i said i wasnt curious about ur living situation bcuz i do remember u posting ur age in another post but trying to call out where u live is out of line and besides the point.
Ur mom should not feed ur baby something that is against ur wishes. N i would fly off the handle and THROW THE CEREAL AWAY! Because she thinks ur playing.
But i do agree shes probably doing it to keep him soothed thats why alot of ppl i know start the cereal process. But i think that is too early. I always said four - six months for my unborn child when it comes to cereal. Whether u live w. Her or not she shouldnt do that.
But shes grandma. Shes not stunting half of what u saying. She changed ur diapers lol! But id get real if u are really upset throw the cereal away n show her u not playing. Cuz that couldnt be me.
Ur mom should not feed ur baby something that is against ur wishes. N i would fly off the handle and THROW THE CEREAL AWAY! Because she thinks ur playing.
But i do agree shes probably doing it to keep him soothed thats why alot of ppl i know start the cereal process. But i think that is too early. I always said four - six months for my unborn child when it comes to cereal. Whether u live w. Her or not she shouldnt do that.
But shes grandma. Shes not stunting half of what u saying. She changed ur diapers lol! But id get real if u are really upset throw the cereal away n show her u not playing. Cuz that couldnt be me.
It can be bad for their digestive system. It is actually linked to future obesity also. Feeding a child solids before they're ready is not recommended at all. 4-6 months is the proper age. The closer to 6 months the better but you should never wait after 6 months
My baby is also breastfed and only supplemented with formula while I'm at school. That's what really makes me mad because I don't like formula in the first place but he has to eat it because I can't pump as much as I produce. And to add, I do not live with my mother. She just watches him during the day. And its not fair even when I voice my opinion because she thinks I don't know what I'm talking about but he's my child. I can't place him in daycarebbecause I do not have his social security card nor birth certificate. And here in Kentucky, you can't trust daycares nowadays
My sons doc had me put him on rice cereal when he was about 5 weeks old he was a spit up baby....
Yes its fine for the baby as long as she's not over doing it a new born baby is a lot to care for she is probably doing it to keep up with the baby. A babys eating habits can be a bit much because they eat so often. No harm but yes ur mom has some say so with ur baby u live in her home and she's is ur baby sitter which is probably free.
Generally you wouldn't start cereal until later but if baby is say underweight so docs actually recommend it earlier.. either way she should respect your wishes... maybe take her with you to the pediatrician and have them explain why its not needed right now..
I agree, just because she lives with her mom doesn't mean her mom can do what she wants with her baby. She may have house rules to abide by, but not when it comes to raising her child. I'm sure if u explain to your mom in a mature way, that u don't want him to have cereal yet, she will understand.
Um, not when it comes to her baby, she's still the mother of her child therefore is allowed to care for him as she see fits. And I'm not sure where it says that she is underage. If she took her baby to care are they free to do whatever they want because it their company and not hers?? No, because she is the parent and it's her decision on how her baby is raised.
From my experience, the only way it might "hurt the kid" is they have to suck so much harder to get it out becaus it is thicker and that can give them hiccups/tummy aches. My personal opinion though is that of you have to live woth your mom, she still rules the roost. You want to rule your kid your way, you have to get your own place. I know that is hard at a young age but choices come with consequences.
Um no.. you're not supposed to put cereal in a child's bottle until they're 4 at months... some doctors don't even recommend putting it in a bottle in the first place.
It is not her child so she has to abide to what you tell her to do with your kid. Doesn't matter if you are a minor. Tell her you do not want her to give your kid rice cereal. Rice cereal is only to be added to milk if you are starting your baby on solids or has a hard time eating/underweight. She can overfeed your baby which cause lots of spit up and could cause reflex problems. Just because a doctor days it's ok doesn't mean you should say yes without research. I knew a girl that was giving her kid mashed potatoes at 2 months old. And he was a super fussy baby and she didn't listen to anyone and not to do that and she always asked why he was fussy.
I'd it's baby cereal it's not terrible. I was told to start adding it to my son's formula bottles when he was about that age. He was a big eater and it just fills them up longer. But it was seriously only about an ounce for every 4 oz. Of formula so it wasn't a ton. If you are not comfortable with it and there is no reason for him to have it then really stand your ground and tell her to stop or she won't be able to watch your son anymore if you can't trust her to do as you say as his mother.
I wouldnt be happy that shes doing what you asked her not to do but cereal isnt going to hurt your baby. It will make them gain weight though. My cousin used to only drink her milk with cereal but then she became overweight so they had to stop.
I've read that u can start giving baby rice cereal as early as 6 weeks. But you're recommended to wait until 4 months. I would be pissed also.
Once you have a child,you're no longer a minor. Put your foot down before she starts making more decisions about YOUR kid
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