It is not recommended to add cereal to your baby’s bottle unless advised by your pediatrician or another healthcare provider. Historically, providers would recommend adding cereal to a baby’s bottle to help with reflux or fussiness. The AAP no longer recommends this practice, as it can increase the risk of choking or cause an increased rate of weight gain. One exception would be if advised by a Speech Pathologist to thicken feeds if a baby has trouble swallowing thin liquids.