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First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal

November 16, 2025
By Amaya
2 min read
First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
Best for ages 0-1 years

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First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal

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Prep Time
2 minutes
Servings
1 small serving
Difficulty
Easy

A simple and gentle way to introduce solids, this iron-fortified rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula is easy to digest and packed with essential nutrients for your baby's growth.

Ingredients

All ingredients needed for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal arranged on a clean surface
  • 1 tablespoon iron-fortified rice baby cereal
  • 3-5 tablespoons breast milk or infant formula (adjust to consistency)

Instructions

1

Gather your supplies: a clean baby bowl, a small spoon, rice cereal, and breast milk or formula.

Step 1: Gather your supplies: a clean baby bowl, a small spoon, rice cereal, and breast milk or formula. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
2

Pour 1 tablespoon of iron-fortified rice baby cereal into the clean bowl.

Step 2: Pour 1 tablespoon of iron-fortified rice baby cereal into the clean bowl. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
3

Begin adding breast milk or formula, starting with 3 tablespoons.

Step 3: Begin adding breast milk or formula, starting with 3 tablespoons. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
4

Stir continuously with the spoon to combine the cereal and liquid.

Step 4: Stir continuously with the spoon to combine the cereal and liquid. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
5

Check the consistency. It should be very thin and smooth, almost liquidy.

Step 5: Check the consistency. It should be very thin and smooth, almost liquidy. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
6

If the mixture is too thick, add more breast milk or formula, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.

Step 6: If the mixture is too thick, add more breast milk or formula, a tablespoon at a time, until you reac for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
7

Continue stirring until there are no lumps and the cereal is fully dissolved.

Step 7: Continue stirring until there are no lumps and the cereal is fully dissolved. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
8

If desired, warm the mixture slightly by placing the bowl in a larger bowl of warm water for a few minutes. Do not microwave.

Step 8: If desired, warm the mixture slightly by placing the bowl in a larger bowl of warm water for a few m for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
9

Always test the temperature on your wrist before feeding to ensure it is lukewarm, not hot.

Step 9: Always test the temperature on your wrist before feeding to ensure it is lukewarm, not hot. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
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Offer your baby 1-2 teaspoons of the cereal on a soft-tipped spoon.

Step 10: Offer your baby 1-2 teaspoons of the cereal on a soft-tipped spoon. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
11

Talk to your baby encouragingly and make positive sounds like "Mmm, yummy!"

Step 11: Talk to your baby encouragingly and make positive sounds like "Mmm, yummy!" for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
12

Go slowly and allow your baby to swallow each spoonful before offering more.

Step 12: Go slowly and allow your baby to swallow each spoonful before offering more. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
13

If your baby pushes the cereal out with their tongue, this is normal. Try again another day.

Step 13: If your baby pushes the cereal out with their tongue, this is normal. Try again another day. for First Bites: Iron-Rich Rice Cereal
14

Discard any leftover cereal after feeding to prevent bacterial contamination.

Safety Notes

  • Adult supervision is required during feeding.
  • Always test the temperature of the cereal before feeding.
  • Do not add honey or other sweeteners to the cereal.
  • Never leave a baby unattended while eating.
  • Do not put cereal in a bottle as it can be a choking hazard and promote overeating.
  • Consult your pediatrician before introducing solid foods.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: Approximately 50 kcal per serving (varies based on formula/breastmilk amount)

Protein: 1g

Carbs: 8g

Fat: 1g

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