Breastfeeding and Iron/Vitamin Supplement?

[love2mother]

I am BF DD who is 7 mos. I introduced both rice and oatmeal iron-fortified cereal to her around 6 mos of age, but found them to be too "binding" for her, so now we are sticking with fruits and veggies for her solids (twice a day, following time at breast). I am considering (and Pediatrician recommended to) adding an iron/vitamin supplement in her diet and would like to know what others have done. Can't say I am too fond of Enfamil's Ply Vi Sol ingredient list, and am hoping to find something more natural. Thoughts? Ideas?

Perhaps it's not needed?

[Youngfrankenstein]

Meats are now recommended as first soilds for babes. I don't know if you are a vegetarian or not, but try high iron foods. Spinach comes to mind.

[PatioGardener]

Unless baby has tested low for iron, I personally would avoid supplements and go with iron rich foods. See why here: http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/vi...on.html#whynot

Some good iron rich foods:
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/vi...ml#ironsources

[somegirl99]

Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein

Meats are now recommended as first soilds for babes. I don't know if you are a vegetarian or not, but try high iron foods. Spinach comes to mind.

Spinach is not a good source of iron because it is high in oxalic acid, which blocks absorption. Good veggie sources include kale, collard greens, and broccoli. Vitamin C aids absorption.