Rice cereal
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mix iron-fortified rice cereal with breast milk, formula, or water to a thick porridge. Start with a half spoonful and serve on a pre-loaded spoon, never in a bottle.
Thick, scoopable texture that holds on the spoon.
9-12 months
Thicken the consistency as baby gains experience. Mix with fruit or vegetable purée. Iron-fortified is still preferred at this age.
Spoonable.
12-18 months
Iron-fortified rice cereal as a thick spoonable base with milk, water, or fruit. Usually one of several grains in rotation by this age.
Thick, spoonable.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Rice cereal?
Most babies can try Rice cereal from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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