Gluten

gemlou86 · Mar 17th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Hi ladies, my little premie was born at 25 + 5 now 7 months next week.

My question is would it be safe to offer a little rusk? Just not sure with them having gluten.

Thanks Gemma x

JacquiKeren · Mar 17th, 2012, 12:47 PM

so is he 15 weeks corrected?? id maybe speak to your hv about weaning but i dont think a rusk would be the best thing to try if its his first taste. maybe baby rice would be better initally? and if he takes to it you cud start introducing veggies etc xx hope this helps xx

JacquiKeren · Mar 17th, 2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JacquiKeren

so is he 15 weeks corrected?? id maybe speak to your hv about weaning but i dont think a rusk would be the best thing to try if its his first taste. maybe baby rice would be better initally? and if he takes to it you cud start introducing veggies etc xx hope this helps xx

oh just realised i never said anything about gluten, maybe best to go gluten free intially i.e with baby porridge etc, but most say gluten is fine 6+months xx

gemlou86 · Mar 17th, 2012, 16:23 PM

Aw thank you, he started weaning at 6 months now on 3 meals aday, he's just looking for something to gum so bought reduced sugar rusk then realised they have gluten x

Maggs · Mar 18th, 2012, 04:46 AM

I don't know about prem babies but gluten shouldn't be given until 6 months +. I would say baby rice or baby porridge that's gluten & fruit free would be nice and probably gentler on baby's tummy! xx

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