Cereals as a Source of Iron for Breastfed Infants

Breast Feeding and Iron: Comparison of Cereals Fortified With Different Forms of Iron

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the type of iron in infant cereals makes a differance in how well the cereal helps infants remain free of iron deficiency.

Inclusion Criteria:

• exclusively breastfed
• birth weight between 2500 and 4200g
• gestational age >36 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• supplementing formula
• no iron drops