How to serve by age
6-9 months
Cook barley as porridge and use it as a base for new flavors. Spices, mashed fruit, or finely ground nut work well.
Soft porridge or strips of barley pancake the width of two adult fingers.
9-12 months
Continue with porridges, pancakes, and breads. Mix cooked barley into meatballs or patties cut into bite-sized pieces.
Bite-sized pieces to encourage pincer grasp. Whole grains alongside soft scoopables.
12-18 months
Serve in porridge, breads, pancakes, curries, soups, and stews. Cracked or pearled barley thickens stews for spoon practice.
Cooked grains as is. Stews thickened with barley help spoon practice.
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat guidance
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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