My favorite find for this week is TJ’s second real cereal, Rice Chex. Like I have posted many times, because of TJ’s multiple food allergies, finding breakfast foods that he can and WILL eat has been the most challenging. While it continues to be his least favorite meal, Rice Chex has given us another option to offer.
Like usual, before introducing every new food or product, there are steps that we take to try to ensure TJ’s utmost safety. So once again we play detective …
Step 1) We did our own initial research about the ingredients. After reading the label, it appeared that it did not contain anything he was allergic to.
Step 2) Back in May, we checked with both our pediatrician and allergist and asked if it was a safe food for him. Both approved!
Step 3) Spoke to other parents who have kids with multiple food allergies. Many of their children were able to eat Rice Chex and some of the other gluten-free varieties. Knowing every person is different, like usual, we introduced slowly and cautiously.
Step 4) When my son first turned 13 months, we had him try the cereal. However, he has always been sensitive to new textures. After giving him a couple small pieces, he gagged it up. So we took a break from this, feeling like he wasn’t ready yet.
Over four months later…
Step 5) Since we believed that spitting the Chex up was initially due to a texture sensitivity, we decided to try it again four month later. So, we introduced slowly, being optimistically cautious. The first day I gave TJ four of the Rice Chex. Then, watched him. Then, we continued this introduction for a total of five days. It was a success!
To conclude, thank you General Mills for your creating Gluten Free Rice Chex. Because I know God is working within TJ and guiding our steps, we are beyond thankful for this product and continue to smile on…