I started my daughter on cereal it almost 4 months.. she was sitting up with minimal help and leaning toward the spoon. I made it really liquidy at first.. I didn't start her on food until the doctor told me I could.. which he said I could start after she had been on cereal for about a month. If/when you start solids, you have to watch their poop and make sure they don't get backed up.
I started my son at 3 months on oatmeal for the same reason as lucyloo but he likes it thick, I tried it runny and he would eat it but was just bleah over it. I thickened it one night and he attacked it!! Lol... poops have been good though.
You shouldn't put it in a bottle. They will let you know when they are ready. Only from a spoon. They have to get rid of the reflex to push the food out with their tongue. Usually the only reason to put cereal in a bottle is a VERY small amount for babies who spit up, and only at the advice of their doctor. Cereal too early can lead to obesity in children.
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