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Introducing cereals grains baby foods

Cereals Grains to avoid

Wheat Roti remains the main staple in Indian Cuisine. However, we must avoid giving the Roti for first 12 months till the infant has developed the immune system.

Avoid cereals and grains that contain high amount of Gluten for at least first 12 months of age.

If one of the parent suffers from Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, or Type I Diabetes (Celiac disease).

The infant may be allergic resulting in: rashes, breathing difficulty.

Infant may be intolerant to wheat resulting in Diarrhea, Anemia, Weight gain/loss

Starter Grains Cereals

Rice, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Buckwheat (Kuttu) are the least of the allergenic grains. In South India, Ragi is the most common starting cereal. In United States, Rice and Oats are common grains.

You can make Bajra Roti without salt (Roti - Bajra (Pearl Millet Flour)). Use a food processor in pulse mode to make crumbles. Then you mix crumbs with little water. Bring it to a boil. Cook till crumbs are soft. Mix with breast-milk/infant formula

Timely Phasing

Four to Six (4-6) Months old

Rice, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar

Ragi Cereal Baby food (4 months Plus)

Rice Cereal Baby food (4 months Plus)

Six to Eight (6-8) Months old

Add Oats, Barley

Eight to Ten (8-10) Months old

Whole wheat Roti, Dalia (Cracked wheat), Idli.

You can make whole wheat Roti without salt. You may substitute water with Yogurt to make dough Roti - Atta (Whole wheat flour).

Graham crackers (without Honey), Low salt multi-grain crackers, Multi-grain or plain Cheerio’s, Wheat germ, Wheat or Multi Grain toast

Ten - Twelve (10-12) Months old

Sooji Upma, Sooji Kheer (No Sugar or Honey), Wheat cereals, Bagels

Khichri (Rice and Moong Dal) Khichree Rice and Beans (9 months Plus)

Couscous, Spaghetti

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