Iron-fortified infant cereal
grain · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen: Varies by product; wheat- or milk-based varieties exist - check the label
How to serve
~6 months
smooth porridge
Mix the cereal with breastmilk or formula to a smooth, soft consistency.
~9 months
soft lumpy porridge
Mix to a thicker, lumpier consistency as your baby manages more texture.
~12 months
soft
Serve thicker, or stir cooked cereal through other family foods.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 1549 kJ
- Protein: 6.8 g
- Iron: 15.5 mg
- Calcium: 6 mg
- Zinc: 7.8 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.