Thought you'd all like to hear about the AAP's latest statement on first 
complimentary foods :-)  This was in Pediatric News Nov. 2009.
www.pediatricnews.com   The reason being meat is more nutrient dense than 
rice cereal.  Amazing that a bunch of mothers thought the same thing back in 
1958 in IL and put it in their book. :-)

The  last 2 paragraph are astounding!

"Early experiences promote healthy eating patterns, said Dr. Greer.  It's 
known that food flavors are transmitted to breast milk; infants whose 
mothers eat fruits and vegetables during lactation will have greater 
consumption of fruits and vegetables during childhood (Public Health Nutr. 
2004;7:295-302).  It's also been shown that infants are more accepting of 
food after repeated exposure (Am.J.Clin.Nutr.2001;73:1080-5).

Dr Greer reported that he has no relevant financial conflicts of interest." 

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