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Baby's First Solids

Here's the Scoop

By Jessica Williams

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Most important, remember that babies need complete nutrition from breast milk or formula first. The AAP states that solids are complementary to the breastfed diet until after the first year. Babies love to experiment with new foods. Keep the introduction process fun and interesting, while taking it slow, and your child will be on his way to a healthy diet of solid foods.

Recipe

Instead of buying processed, just-add-water cereals for your baby, try making your own! Whole grain cereals are healthier for Baby, and most don't take too long to prepare. Here is a simple way to make your own oatmeal:

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/4 cup water or nut milk

Put the water in a pot, then add the oats. Bring the liquid close to a boil while stirring.

Turn the heat off, cover the pot and let the oatmeal cook in its own steam till soft (about 10 minutes). This process is similar to making instant rice. Flavor the oatmeal with a little expressed breast milk or formula, if desired. Be sure oatmeal is not too hot when served.

Makes 1 cup.

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