Rusk/Cereals in Bottles
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@Annabel thank you! Just wanted to make sure I wasn’t going crazy by saying no 💀
It used to be common practice but our understanding of baby digestive system and potential risks has developed and now NHS advises against it, I personally wouldn't do it either. Any food other than milk is an extra 'challenge' for their developing digestive systems - movement during the day (rolling, sitting up, tummy time etc.) helps the food to pass along the digestive tract which makes it a bit easier for them As mentioned it is also a choking hazard and can contribute to tooth decay once their teeth are out too
To add to above .. they have very little nutritional value x
Don’t do it. It’s a choking hazard and babies don’t need anything added to their formula bottles. X
1. Choking hazard 2. They don't make babies sleep anymore than just milk does 3. Unless 6 months old it's not advised to give solids at all and I wouldn't use rusks or cereals for starting weaning with as there's no nutritional benefit and also a choking risk unless soaked properly to a mush 4. Its not the done thing thesedays so you're absolutely correct in saying no xx
It’s a choking hazard. If you want to give rusk or cereal, serve in its intended purpose and not in a bottle.