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Sunshine Pediatrics
Rice Cereal

Many tired moms, desperate for a little extra sleep, are told that giving their baby rice cereal is a surefire way to get baby to sleep through the night. While the advice comes from well-meaning friends and family, the reality is, this practice is outdated and not recommended. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that giving a young baby cereal before they are developmentally ready (around six months of age) can lead to deadly aspiration.
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