Rice cereal
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix iron-fortified cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to a thick porridge. Serve on a pre-loaded spoon.
Thick, scoopable texture that holds on the spoon.
9-12 months
Thicker consistency as baby gains experience; mix with fruit or vegetable purée.
Spoonable.
12-18 months
Mix iron-fortified cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to a thick porridge. Serve on a pre-loaded spoon.
Thick, scoopable texture that holds on the spoon.
18-24 months
Mix iron-fortified cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to a thick porridge. Serve on a pre-loaded spoon.
Thick, scoopable texture that holds on the spoon.
2 years and up
Mix iron-fortified cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to a thick porridge. Serve on a pre-loaded spoon.
Thick, scoopable texture that holds on the 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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