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>Subject: iron
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>I am starting my 4 month old son on solid foods soon. The doctors recommend
>iron fortified rice cereal. I want to start with fruits and veggies, but I am
>concerned about anemia. what ate good sources of iron that can be fed to a 4
>month old?
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>Thanx, Alex
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Why would you want to start with soilds so early?  Nothing wrong with
breastfeeding a bit longer as only food and then go to perhaps
pre-chewed or minced fruits, veggies, meats...
Sure the dr would recommend the iron fortified crap, the dr probably
recommends loads of bread and light-products as well (in general).
Fat-free, taste-free, health-free is the mantra.
When you looks at natural living people they seem to wait a while before
feeding children solids. 4 Months is so young, why be in a hurry?  He'll
grow up quickly enough.  If you eat healthy, so will the baby when
breastfeeding.

Christy