Infant cereals that don't cause constipation?

[Anonymous]

Anyone have suggestions for infant cereals that do not cause constipation? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

We actually never did rice cereal because DD has always had issues with constipation. Per doctor's suggestion, we gave her baby oatmeal. Hope that helps!

[Anonymous]

We did rice cereal, but I'd mix in a teaspoon of pureed prunes from time to time. And FWIW, we only did the exclusive cereal thing for a few days, and quickly moved on to other foods. Veggies like squash and then fruits like mango helped keep things moving while she also ate some rice cereal here and there.

[Anonymous]

we had a major issue with this as well. switched to oatmeal and no issues.

[Anonymous]

The most constipating part of infant cereal is why they are also desireable: the iron supplementation. Iron supplements are generally constipating, even to adults.

Having said that, I had good luck pairing the cereal with fibrous fruit or veggies. I also recommend Happy Bellies cereal, especially the multi-grain and oatmeal. I think the oatmeal is fine for young babies; the multigrain for older (7+month) babies.

[Anonymous]

Oatmeal is the cereal usually recommended in cases of constipation.

[Anonymous]

Just give prunes either alone or in the cereal. Worked wonders for us after we got over the ick factor.

[Anonymous]

Skip the rice cereal. remember the BRAT diet -- bananas, apples, rice and t-something (i forget!).

Go with oatmeal. Try both bananas and prunes in moderation. My DD loves both but each have a very extreme effect on her in very opposite ways!

[Anonymous]

Happy Bellies/happy baby multigrain or oatmeal (sold on amazon or BRU or whole foods) has probiotics. Amazing stuff. DD never got constipated when eating it. One day we used gerber and she clogged right up for a couple of days. Straight back to the good stuff and no looking back n

[Anonymous]

Question about Happy Bellies: did your DC get constipated from brown rice cereal? DD is almost 5 months. How much do you add to milk?

[Anonymous]

6:49 - 20:08 here.

We introduced baby cereals to DD as a beginning solid food, not as something in her bottle. We spoon fed it to her. The way you phrased your question makes me think you're putting rice cereal in a bottle for your 4 month old. Calorically, cereal is only about 5 cals/oz while breastmilk and formula are about 20 cals/oz. Your child will be fuller simply from drinking more milk at this stage in his life, rather than replacing those ounces of milk with any baby cereals.