Fully softened oats and smooth prune purée make a spoonable breakfast. Use purée without whole dried-fruit pieces, and adjust the moisture for your baby's current texture skills.
Add oats and water to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring until oats are very soft and creamy.
Stir in the prune puree and mix well.
Blend or mash to a smooth puree for younger babies, adding milk if needed to thin.
Cool to lukewarm before serving.
Soft oats and smooth prune purée make a spoonable breakfast; check that no tough dried-fruit pieces remain.
Blend or mash into a smooth, runny porridge for younger babies. Thin with water or milk as needed.
Serve as a thicker porridge with soft texture. You can leave it slightly lumpy if baby manages soft spoonable textures.
Plain oats and prune purée do not intentionally include the usual major allergens, but oat products may have wheat, barley or rye cross-contact. Check the prune purée ingredients; if adding prepared formula, review its milk or soy allergens and handling instructions.
Cool clean untouched portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours. Reheat suitable cooked portions thoroughly, then cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
Cool clean untouched portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours. Reheat suitable cooked portions thoroughly, then cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
