Mashed ripe banana can be mixed into prepared infant rice cereal for a quick spoonable breakfast. Use a cereal appropriate for your baby's age and follow its preparation label.
Read the chosen iron-fortified infant rice cereal's ingredient, allergen, liquid-ratio and cooking instructions. Prepare it according to the packet; some products are instant while others require heating.
Peel a fully ripe banana and mash thoroughly until there are no firm pieces.
Stir banana into the prepared soft cereal, thinning with suitable safe liquid if necessary for a smooth, moist spoonable texture.
Serve promptly at a safe temperature. Discard cereal mixed with breast milk or formula from the baby's used feeding bowl; follow the milk/formula product handling guidance.
Mix to a smooth, moist consistency without dry lumps. Plain rice cereal alone should not be relied upon as the only grain or sole iron source; offer a varied diet and use iron-fortified cereal if appropriate.
Smooth prepared infant cereal with thoroughly mashed soft banana.
Thicker moist cereal mixed with mashed banana.
Check the rice cereal ingredients and allergen declaration; some products add milk, soy or other ingredients. If using prepared formula or breast milk, follow safe handling directions for that liquid.
Prepare a fresh portion and serve immediately. Discard any cereal mixed with milk or formula left in baby's feeding bowl; follow the milk/formula handling instructions and do not store or reheat used portions.
Prepare a fresh portion and serve immediately. Discard any cereal mixed with milk or formula left in baby's feeding bowl; follow the milk/formula handling instructions and do not store or reheat used portions.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
