Iron Rice Cereal with Veg Purée

Name: Iron Rice Cereal with Veg Purée
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 portion
Ingredients: 2 tbsp iron-fortified baby rice cereal; Breast milk or formula to mix; 1 tbsp pumpkin or carrot, steamed & puréed

Smooth, slightly thicker than milk · 10 min · 1 portion

6–10mSingaporeFirst foodIron-rich

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp iron-fortified baby rice cereal
Breast milk or formula to mix
1 tbsp pumpkin or carrot, steamed & puréed

HOW TO COOK

1Mix the rice cereal with warm milk to a smooth, runny paste.
2Stir in the steamed pumpkin or carrot purée for vitamins.
3Aim for a texture just thicker than milk so baby can lick it off the spoon.
4Introduce one new vegetable every 3–4 days.

TIP

HPB suggests iron-fortified cereal as a typical first food, with veg added for vitamin C to help iron absorption.

🔗Source: HealthHub (HPB) — Baby’s First Food Journey

Always follow your paediatrician's guidance on allergens and choking-hazard textures. Cook eggs, fish and meat thoroughly and serve food just warm.