Weetbix......what age can you give it?

[Ginger1002]

Hi,

My twins are 5 and a half months old and I was just wondering when I can start giving them Weetbix for breakfast. Also, do I have to mix it with formula or can I use cows milk.

Thanks
Ginger

[Misschief]

I would start with something slightly lighter for their tummies. Weetbix is rather filling.
I started DS on Kids Weetbix when he was 8 months old. Until then I gave him Rafferty's Wholemeal Breakfast, Heinz Organic Cereal, and also just Farex Rice Cereal all of these mixed with fresh fruit.

Mix them all with formula to start with. Then slowly add a bit of cowsmilk to it. Yet I wouldn't start cowsmilk until at least 6 months of age.
If there is any lactose intolerance in your family, I'd wait until they're 12 months.
I mixed his cereal with breastmilk and formula until DS was 8 months.

[scarlett41]

I gave DS Rafferty's Garden cereal with breast milk until 7 months (from 5 month) when I started cows milk and weetbix but the health nurse seemed surprised I'd waited that long.

I personally didn't feel comfortable giving him cows milk as we have a few allergies in the family but if you feel ok with it just be extra vigilant the first couple of days.

[BlissedOut]

DS started Weetbix at 7 months and only has boiled water on it. He also gets a yogurt on it and a bit of fruit too, which is the only way he'll eat it.

I'd start with Farex for a couple of months before Weetbix though.

[lambjam]

I wait a little for Weetbix, it's pretty heavy and I feel the rice cereal is easier to digest. I usually give Weetbix around 8 months, however DS3 refused it until well after his 1st birthday. He loved the orange Rafferty's packet, I can't remember what it was called.

Re milk, if you're currently FF I would use formula until bubs is 12 months old. Cow's milk can be harsh on little tummies and difficult to digest, and I believe it's not recommended that you use it before 12 months except for the small amount that you'll find in custards, etc.

However it was my understanding that this isn't related to allergies. Unless they're on special formula a FF baby is already consuming cow's milk, which would demonstrate that they do not have an allergy.

[flicker]

i would try farex or a baby cereal first. I have heard that the salt content in wheetbix is not great for the under ones. I dont know how much of that is true but i think it would be better to try the ones designed for babies.

[CMCandAmelia]

a friend of a friend apperntly gives her 3 month old wheetbix.... because her nan said it would be ok!:eek:
Pretty sure she gives it with cows milk too... she started giving her daughter solids at like 8 weeks or something stupid. and wouldnt listen to anyone that tells her otherwise....:freakingout:

[peanutbutter&jelly]

Go with the kids ones, and use formula on them, but not till 6 months :)

[krystallxx]

We started half a weetbix at 4mths.. Boiling water to soften it then mixed with formula.

[The Girls Only Club]

We started weetbix at 4 months.A little bit of boiled water to soften and cows milk to mix.

[A mothers love]

I gave dd organic farax till she was 7 months then kids weetbix. Fob has major dairy allergies yet I gave dd milk and not a prob.

[Chicky Pea]

I gave DD Kids Weet Bix a few weeks ago, when she was nearly 6 months. At my MHN's suggestion, I gave her dairy, wheat and eggs (seperately of course) to check for allergies. She suggested I give her toast fingers but didn't feel confident giving her something she could choke on, so gave her WB instead. I mixed it with hot water and she liked it once I mixed it with fruit :yes:

[Misschief]

As you can read, opinions are varied. I think you should go with your gut feeling. It's ok to give cowsmilk under 12 months, just not as a drink. It's fine to mix it with cereal. However, I'd be inclined to wait 2 more weeks.
I really really would not give Weetbix until they're used to lighter foods like the Rafferty's Wholemeal Breakfast cereal or the Farex Rice Cereal.

I started DS's solids journey with veggies, followed by fruits, followed by breakfast cereals.

[Ginger1002]

Thanks for all your replies. I am still giving them veggies/fruits, but have bought a couple of baby cereals/porridge for when they turn 6 months. I was going to start them on the cereals first, but just wondered at what point I could move onto Weetbix.

BTW: If the baby cereals say from 6 months, do I have to wait until then or could I start now at 5 and a half months. I give them fruit for breakfast at the moment but it doesn't seem to be filling them up for very long. Am thinking that a cereal/porridge will be more filling, but am paranoid about giving it too early.

Ginger

[BlissedOut]

Thanks for all your replies. I am still giving them veggies/fruits, but have bought a couple of baby cereals/porridge for when they turn 6 months. I was going to start them on the cereals first, but just wondered at what point I could move onto Weetbix.

BTW: If the baby cereals say from 6 months, do I have to wait until then or could I start now at 5 and a half months. I give them fruit for breakfast at the moment but it doesn't seem to be filling them up for very long. Am thinking that a cereal/porridge will be more filling, but am paranoid about giving it too early.

Ginger

Try it once, then watch their poos to see how their bodies are coping with it.

[Hootenanny]

If they have already started solids you can start giving them rice cereal with formula/breastmilk. I'd wait another month or two and then try kids weetbix with formula/breastmilk as normal weetbix has far too much salt. they also will not need added sugar.

ETA You could also try porridge before weetbix, just break it up really finely before you cook it, cook and cool.