Is there such a thing as too much cereal??

[ethan's mommy]

Hi there,

I'm new to this webboard and joined b/c of sleep issues. BUT, I'd also like to hear what people have to say about solids.

My son is almost 5.5 months and we started him on solids a week ago. He started with rice cereal and is now on oat cereal. We'll try barley in a few days and then move to veggies, fruits and then meats.

He doesn't show any signs of being full except that he starts to slow down a bit but will still open his mouth when he sees the spoon. I've given him to to 6-7tbsp AFTER breastfeeding (once first thing in the morning and the 2nd time before his bath and bedtime...is it okay to give solids an hour before bed?).

Is there such a thing as too much cereal? Should I be capping how much I give him? I don't want him to become obese!! LOL

Thanks,
Jenny

[*Natasha*]

At this age i would start slowly otherwise if you give to much it will start to interferre with his breastfeeds. My DD was the same she loved solids and would have gladly had more over her bottles

[ethan's mommy]

hi there,

thanks for that. he's still breastfeeding every 4 hours and gobbling it down so maybe he's just going through a growth spurt or something? not sure. but tonight he ate 7tbsp of cereal and i stopped him after that b/c i have no idea how much more he would have eaten! perhaps he's just a very hungry and growing boy?!?!?

jenny

[*Natasha*]

Definalty sounds like a growth spurt when my DD goes through them she eats me out of house and home.