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Rice cereal
Usually introduced around 6 months
1 key nutrients
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Prep:
Mix iron-fortified cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to a thick porridge. Serve on a pre-loaded spoon.
Cut:
Thick, scoopable texture that holds on the spoon.
9-12 months
Prep:
Thicker consistency as baby gains experience; mix with fruit or vegetable purée.
Cut:
Spoonable.
12-18 months
Prep:
Iron-fortified rice cereal as a thick spoonable base with milk, water, or fruit. Usually one of several grains in rotation by this age.
Cut:
Thick, spoonable.
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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