Oatmeal for babies

How to prepare oatmeal by age

1. 6–9 months

   Cook until thick and sticky. Can press into soft flat fingers or spread on toast.

2. 9–12 months

   Can serve with more texture. Mix with fruits or nut butters.

3. 12 months+

   Regular oatmeal consistency as preferred.

Recipes with oatmeal

• Breakfast Oatmeal Fingers 6–9m · 9–12m · 12m+ · 20 min Contains: Egg, Cow's milk (dairy)
• Snacks Banana Oat Muffins 6–9m · 9–12m · 12m+ · 30 min Contains: Egg, Cow's milk (dairy)
• Breakfast Cottage Cheese Pancakes 9–12m · 12m+ · 15 min Contains: Egg, Cow's milk (dairy)
• Breakfast Apple Cinnamon Porridge 6–9m · 9–12m · 12m+ · 15 min Contains: Cow's milk (dairy)
• Snacks Peach and Oat Crumble 9–12m · 12m+ · 30 min Contains: Cow's milk (dairy)
• Breakfast Blueberry Breakfast Bars 9–12m · 12m+ · 30 min Contains: Egg, Cow's milk (dairy)
• Breakfast Kiwi and Banana Smoothie Bowl 9–12m · 12m+ · 10 min Contains: Cow's milk (dairy)
• Snacks Date and Nut Energy Bites 12m+ · 15 min Contains: Tree nuts
• Snacks Mixed Berry Parfait 9–12m · 12m+ · 10 min Contains: Cow's milk (dairy)

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

• AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
• WHO: Guideline for complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months