Iron-fortified oat cerealfor babies, by age.

6–8 months

Mix with breast milk, formula, or water to a thin, smooth consistency; thicken gradually as your baby learns to swallow.

Texture thin purée → thicker

9–11 months

Thicker porridge texture; can mix in mashed fruit.

Texture porridge

12 months+

Regular soft porridge.

Texture porridge

Sources

Every recommendation shows its source. We cite our sources so you can check them.

• — CDC — When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods
• — AAP / HealthyChildren.org — Starting Solid Foods
• — CDC — Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit

Keep reading

• — The Starting Solids program (Beta) — the whole first-year arc, one calm step at a time.
• — Iron deficiency in toddlers
• — When to start solids