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Aug 26, 2012, 06:33 PM
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Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 5,518
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I'm with the others RadioFlyer. He's too young to be able to swallow and digest solid foods properly. The cereal could actually be causing him to be fussy and unable to sleep. I have a bit of a problem with using "filler" food to quiet a baby simply because mom is exhausted. It can lead to weight problems down the road because the child can become dependent on "comfort food."
As far as she's concerned, I don't have much sympathy for her. I was a single mother when my son was born. I lived alone in a 3rd fl apartment, and my parents lived several miles away. Mom was too sick/blind to help me, and dad was too busy. My ex found every excuse under the sun to avoid helping me with childcare.
My son was fussy too (colicky) and didn't sleep through the night until he was 3 months old. He was up every 3 hrs. With preparation and cleanup time, I only slept in 45 minute intervals.
I had to go back to work full-time when he was only 2 months old, so I was running on less than empty while at work. I vividly remember the enormous relief when he finally slept through the night and allowed me to have more than an hour of sleep.
Remind that girl that motherhood is tough. If she wants all the glory, she's gonna have to survive "boot camp."  If she thinks it's rough now, just wait til he's 16, out past curfew with her car, and she has no idea who he's with! 
If his weight is at the appropriate percentile, there is no need to give him extra food. This is a chance for her to really bond with her child and build up her own physical and emotional strength.
Hugs to all of you, (((Radio)))
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