While it’s true that babies are fine with breast and formula milk before the age of one, it’s sometimes a good idea to introduce baby cereal into their diet too, as it’s higher in calories (acting as a nutritional boost for little ones that are still hungry) and acts as a good bridge to later, proper solids. Cereal also means the baby is less likely to wake up as much during the night craving milk, and can actually help babies keep their milk down. Make sure your little one is completely ready to start on cereal. They should be at least six months old, showing some signs of chewing, sitting up on their own, grasping for toys and being excited around meal time. Generally, avoid baby cereals that have a high (and not particularly nutritious) rice content.
Gerber Organic Single Grain Oatmeal Baby Cereal
Gerber have a great range of baby cereals. This organic version keeps things simple – just single oatmeal that is fortified with vitamins and iron. This means you can also add mashed ingredients that you know your baby will love. Gerber’s Probiotic Cereal Banana Oatmeal also promotes healthy brain and gut development, and with added banana flakes is sure to be a tasty treat.
Earth's Best Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal Cereal
Whether this is the Earth’s best is open to debate, but this brand also has a great range of baby products, topped by this Oatmeal cereal pitched towards babies ready to move beyond rice cereal. With no added salt or sugar, it’s also packed with the necessary vitamins and irons for your baby’s development. Try their Apple and Peach Oatmeal for a little more flavor.
HappyBaby Oatmeal Baby Cereal
With just three ingredients, your baby will get started on solids in the right way. HappyBaby oatmeal baby cereal can be blended with water, formula, or breast milk to create a tasty and smooth meal for your sweetie. Since there are only three ingredients, your baby is in the clear when it comes to common food allergens.
Earth's Best Organic Apple, Peach, and Oatmeal Pouches
These baby-cereal pouches are ideal for nourishing your little bub on the road. The organic oatmeal is perfectly blended with apples and peaches to create the perfect bite for your baby.
Kabrita Organic Goat Milk Porridge
With just a bit of water, you can feed your hungry baby a nutrient-rich, goat milk-based porridge. Made of 50% organic goat milk, this multigrain porridge is free of sugar and additives while having plenty of healthy fats and vitamins.
WutsupBaby Organic Quinoa Infant & Baby Cereal
Chock full of the health-boosting nutrition that your growing baby needs, you'll love having these travel-friendly packs on hand. Processed in a way that will retain the most nutrients, you can rest assured knowing that your baby is getting a healthy bite with every spoonful.
