Oatmeal
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook with water, breast milk, or formula until creamy. Serve warm (not hot).
Thick porridge texture on a pre-loaded spoon.
9-12 months
Offer thicker with toppings (fruit, nut butter thinned to a paste).
Spoonable or in small bowl for practice.
12-18 months
Overnight oats, baked oats, oat pancakes all work.
As served.
18-24 months
Cook with water, breast milk, or formula until creamy. Serve warm (not hot).
Thick porridge texture on a pre-loaded spoon.
2 years and up
Cook with water, breast milk, or formula until creamy. Serve warm (not hot).
Thick porridge texture on a pre-loaded spoon.
Key nutrients
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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