Baby First Food Oatmeal Cereal

There s no harm in your baby skipping the cereal stage and going straight to pureed foods but we do suggest trying cereal first.

Baby first food oatmeal cereal.

It comes in a resealable pack. 1 4 cup ground oats. 3 4 cup of water. Bring mixture to a slow boil.

Clearly crafted baby cereal is a perfect first food for your little one. Often the first food is baby cereal like rice or oatmeal. A silky smooth texture makes this a great first food for baby. It has added iron which your baby needs at this age.

Oats also contain approximately 2 mg of iron per cup. Oatmeal is a great first grain for introducing to your baby and may be a better starter cereal than rice as it is less constipating and many babies have been found to prefer the taste of oats over rice cereal. Oatmeal may be offered as soon as your baby is ready for solids which is generally around 6 months of age. Oatmeal and rice cereal are common first foods for babies in the united states largely because they are fortified with iron which is why most pediatricians recommend it.

3 29 resealable bag this is made with organic oats vitamin c and iron that helps support brain development. Simmer covered checking frequently until apples are soft and oatmeal is cooked. Some babies won t take cereal and that s ok says ruben j. Oats are high in fiber calcium protein and even some b vitamins.

But the history of serving babies porridge from grains goes way back.