How to serve by age
6-9 months
Rye porridge is a simple introduction. Try rye flakes or rye flour for pancakes or breads. Offer a strip the width of two adult fingers.
Soft porridge or strips of rye bread or pancake the width of two adult fingers.
9-12 months
Continue with rye porridges, pancakes, breads, and meatballs with cooked rye mixed in. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Bite-sized pieces about an adult knuckle wide for pincer grasp practice.
12-18 months
Explore rye breads and sandwiches. Continue serving in porridges and pancakes. Cracked rye thickens stews for spoon practice.
Bread strips, cooked grains, or thickened stews. Spoon practice encouraged.
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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