When can a child have regular oatmeal? When to introduce into complementary foods. What pediatricians say

Dear parents, the time has come to introduce your little one to oatmeal. In this article you will find out what the value is of this product when to give it to your baby for the first time and how to prepare it.

The nutritional value

Oatmeal in 100 grams of product contains 12 grams of water, 11 grams of proteins, 6.1 grams of fat, 6 grams of dietary fiber, 65.4 grams of carbohydrates.

In addition, it includes the following vitamins: niacin (4.6 mg), tocopherol (3.2 mg), B1 (0.45 mg), B6 ​​(0.24 mg), and in smaller quantities B2, H, B9.

Contains the following mineral elements: 348 mg silicon, 143.77 mg potassium, 123.4 mg phosphorus, 46.81 mg magnesium, 43.2 mg calcium, 42.45 mg chlorine, 34.16 mg sulfur, 13.27 mg sodium , 1.88 mg iron, 1.81 mg manganese, 1.26 mg zinc. In smaller quantities there are: copper, iodine, fluorine, cobalt, boron, chromium, vanadium, selenium, molybdenum.

Useful and harmful properties

Oatmeal is considered useful product, in particular due to the high content of vitamins and minerals. What is its value:

1. Strengthens nervous system, improves brain function.
2. Has a beneficial effect on healthy sleep baby.
3. Takes an active part in the work of the heart and vascular system. Prevents the formation of blood clots.
4. Regulates blood cholesterol levels.
5. Thanks to its enveloping effect, it has a beneficial effect on the gastric mucosa and is prophylactic from gastritis.
6. Removes toxins from the body, as well as heavy metal compounds.
7. Relieves the body of excess fluid and swelling.

However, it is worth noting that eating oatmeal will not be healthy for everyone. There are cases when it will cause harm:

1. Prohibited for people with gluten intolerance.
2. Cannot be used frequently for food oatmeal. This product contains phytin, which in high concentrations interferes with the body’s absorption of calcium, which leads to the leaching of this microelement from the body, and as a result - brittle hair, vulnerable teeth, developmental disorders skeletal system. Oatmeal should not be consumed more often than twice a week and in accordance with the age norm.
3. Is high-calorie product. Not recommended for overweight children.
4. It affects the increase in blood sugar, therefore, is contraindicated in diabetes mellitus.

At what age can children have oatmeal?

Oatmeal is a cereal that contains gluten. Therefore, you should not start introducing your baby to this group of products with it. If your baby already eats buckwheat or rice, you can try introducing oatmeal.

Thus, you should start taking oatmeal no earlier than 8 months. And if you already know that the baby is allergic, then it is better to wait until a year.

In addition, we are the first to introduce a dairy-free product, that is, we prepare porridge exclusively with water. And from 10 months, milk porridge is allowed, but only when milk is diluted with water (1:3 or 1:2). After the baby turns one year old, and he is already adapted to milk, even diluted, the time will come to cook porridge with pure milk.

I introduced oatmeal to my son when he was 9 months old. But he didn’t really like it and ate it reluctantly.

Complementary feeding rules

When introducing your baby to a new product, even if he has previously tried other types of cereals, start with a small portion - one teaspoon. Since oatmeal contains gluten, the risk of an allergic reaction to this product increases significantly. If within two days you have not identified any changes in the child’s health, then you can calmly gradually increase the portion. Do not forget that at first we give a one-component dish and cook it exclusively with milk and without adding salt.

1. It is worth postponing the expansion of the diet if the child is sick, or has recently had a vaccination or is scheduled to be vaccinated in the coming week.
2. Give your baby exclusively fresh food. You shouldn’t cook a large amount at once; it’s better to cook a little porridge for your baby again than to give yesterday’s dish after refrigeration.
3. The baby needs to be given complementary foods in small portions. Even if the child’s body has accepted the new product normally, you should not give the full portion right away. It is worth increasing gradually, starting with a teaspoon, then two teaspoons, and this portion can be given twice, and then three teaspoons, and so on.
4. You should not immediately replace breastfeeding with complementary foods. This will take some more time. And don’t try to immediately replace breast milk with cereals and purees. Everything should happen gradually, the child should gradually wean off the breast.
5. Never force your child to eat this or that product. He may simply have an intolerance. The body self-preserves from the influence negative factors. Or perhaps the baby simply doesn’t like the taste due to the fact that there is no salt in the porridge. Another way to make porridge tastier for a child is to add mother’s milk or formula.

As I wrote earlier, my son did not like this porridge. However, after he turned one year old, I decided to improve this dish and added applesauce V finished product. Now this favorite treat my little one. Moreover, we use different fruits, and even berries.

How to cook oatmeal for a child

Cooking any porridge does not amount to special labor. In addition, each mother individually selects the best recipe for her little one and uses her own tricks.

You should know that you should not add salt and sugar to oatmeal at first. It is better to introduce them into the child’s diet as late as possible. Let your baby taste the cereal itself. Only, if your baby doesn’t want oatmeal when he refuses, you can try adding salt; perhaps it seems tasteless to him.

Closer to one year old it is allowed to add fruit puree to the finished dish.

To make your own oatmeal simple recipe you will need:

1. Grind cereals in a way accessible to you. For our recipe you will need literally two tablespoons of cereal.
2. Pour the crushed flakes into the pan.
3. Gradually pour in 200 ml of water, making sure there are no lumps.
4. Stir everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained. If necessary, you can add a little salt or sugar.
5. The porridge will cook for about 5 minutes after boiling.
6. If desired, you can add butter.

There is another option when we grind not flakes, but already cooked porridge. So cook as you feel most comfortable.

Do not forget to cool the porridge sufficiently before giving it to your baby. Hot or cold food will harm the baby's stomach and entire digestive system.

Oatmeal will benefit your child's health. Of course, provided that the toddler does not have gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Oatmeal will help your baby with bloating and colic, and will relieve inflammation of the mucous membranes thanks to its enveloping effect. Your baby will grow strong and healthy.

After 6 one month old the time comes when only breast milk or the adapted formula becomes insufficient for the child. One of the sources of vitamins and nutrients necessary for growth and development is oatmeal, prepared for babies in a special way.

How healthy is regular oatmeal for babies?

To the body small child you need a large supply of carbohydrates and nutrients. Oatmeal has a balanced composition, so it has a lot of useful properties:

• has a beneficial effect on the child’s nervous system, which is facilitated by a large supply of B vitamins;
• strengthens bones and teeth - this is the merit of calcium and phosphorus;
• promotes mental development baby thanks to iodine;
• gets rid of excess liquid in organism;
• normalizes work of cardio-vascular system due to high content potassium;
• increases protective forces and helps strengthen the immune system;
• fiber helps intestinal function, so oatmeal is especially useful for children suffering from constipation;
• amino acids rid the body of toxins and heavy metal salts.

Gastroenterologists point out that oatmeal has protective properties for the gastric mucosa: it envelops it from the inside and protects it from harmful and aggressive substances.

Table: content of vitamins and microelements in oatmeal in comparison with other cereals

Is it possible to harm a child’s body by feeding him oatmeal?

Despite the benefits of oatmeal, pediatricians do not recommend starting your baby’s introduction to porridge with it. There are several explanations for this:

• high calorie content;
• the phytic acid contained in the composition washes out calcium (because of this, you should not eat oatmeal every day);
• a large number of starch, which, when ingested, turns into sugar and increases glucose levels. Constant use porridge can cause the development of diabetes.

Some children, after introducing oatmeal into their diet, experience indigestion, bloating, painful sensations in the intestinal area, nausea and vomiting. These may be symptoms of fiber intolerance. In this case, you should temporarily postpone its introduction into complementary foods and consult your pediatrician.

Possible reaction to gluten

Gluten is a protein plant origin, which is contained in some cereal crops, including in oats. To break it down, a special enzyme must be present in the body - aminopeptidase, which begins to be produced in the gastrointestinal tract only from 8-10 months. Until this time, gluten is a toxin that causes many babies to develop food allergy.

Cook it yourself or buy ready-made porridge?

Today there is an urgent question about harmful additives, which may be included various products. Cereals are no exception. That is why parents often find themselves faced with a choice: buy special baby food for their baby or prepare meals themselves. Doctors cannot come to a consensus and say that one or another option is definitely correct. Therefore, each mother decides for herself how to organize the baby’s nutrition.

On store shelves you can see great amount cough different manufacturers, which are intended for children of the first year of life. They have their advantages:

• composition (industrially produced baby food is enriched with vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the baby’s body, as well as probiotics and prebiotics that help normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract);
• ease of preparation (does not require cooking, just dilute with water or milk);
• liquid consistency (just what babies who cannot chew need);
• quality control.

Photo gallery: oatmeal for first feeding from different baby food manufacturers

Pediatricians recommend starting complementary feeding with dairy-free cereals, this is exactly what Nestle oatmeal is Hipp oatmeal contains no sugar.
Malyutka oatmeal is enriched with iron
Bebi Premium porridge is made using goat milk, which is easier to digest than cow's milk
Fruto Nanny porridge improves baby's digestion Clear Sun porridge consists of finely ground flakes

Despite huge selection baby food, many parents prefer to prepare porridge for babies themselves. Digestive system The child cannot yet perceive food in pieces, so the oatmeal must be chopped before or after cooking. Porridge made independently also has certain advantages:

• parents can be sure that the dish does not contain any impurities or harmful substances;
• V whole grains more vitamins and minerals than in processed baby food;
• you can choose different kinds oatmeal or flakes.

There are porridges with added fruits and oat flakes on sale. different sizes: large, medium and small. Small ones (for example, “Clear Sun”) are more suitable for feeding a baby.

Table: types of oatmeal

Which porridge will bring more benefits to a child under one year old?

Pediatricians recommend giving preference to instant oat products. Finely ground Hercules and Extra flakes are best. However, Hercules contains more vitamins and microelements.

How to choose the right cereal

When buying cereal, you must adhere to the basic rules:

• a quality product has a yellowish-cream color and a slight oatmeal smell;
• the packaging must be sealed with the correct expiration date;
• High-quality porridge does not contain food additives.

After purchasing, oatmeal should be stored in a cool and dry place at a temperature of about 10 degrees (it loses nutrients in heat). It is best to pour the cereal into a container, close it tightly and put it in the refrigerator.

From what month can oatmeal be given?

A complementary feeding regimen is developed by a pediatrician in each individual case. If the child is healthy, then he is usually introduced to oatmeal no earlier than 8–10 months, after the introduction of gluten-free porridges (rice, buckwheat and corn). It is better to limit the frequency of its use to 2-3 servings per week.

The doctor may advise some babies to start complementary feeding with vegetables, others with cereals. This scheme depends on the child’s weight and the pace of his development.

Video: how to introduce porridge into complementary foods

How to cook oatmeal porridge for babies: recipes

Making oatmeal is easy. Before cooking the cereal, it must be ground in a coffee grinder or blender. For older children one year old you can give flakes (this will promote the formation of the chewing reflex). From 10–11 months, chopped fruits and vegetables can be added to the finished porridge. Banana, apple, pear, zucchini, and carrots are best suited.

Oatmeal with water (dairy-free)

Preparation:

1. Pour 100 ml of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Pour pre-ground cereal (1 teaspoon) into boiling water.
3. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. If the child is familiar with butter, you can add a little to the porridge.
5. Remove from stove and cool.

As soon as the baby gets used to the new dish, you can make the consistency of the porridge thicker by adding 2 teaspoons of ground flakes per 100 ml of water.

Oatmeal with milk for one-year-old babies

Preparation:

1. Bring 250 ml milk to a boil.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of cereal.
3. Cook the mixture over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from stove and cool.
5. You can add a little butter to the finished porridge.

Video: a simple recipe for porridge with milk

Oatmeal porridge (oatmeal)

Preparation:

1. Pour 100 ml of boiled water at room temperature into a saucepan.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of oatmeal and stir thoroughly.
3. Pour 100 ml of water or milk into another container and bring to a boil.
4. Pour the diluted flour into boiling water (milk).
5. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Cool.

Video: Hercules cereal with milk in a slow cooker (for children over 12 months of age)

How to prepare porridge with baby formula or breast milk?

Until the moment when whole milk is introduced into the diet, you can prepare porridge with the mixture. The main thing to remember is that you cannot boil it, as in this case all the beneficial substances are lost.

Preparation:

1. Boil 100 ml of water.
2. Pour 2 teaspoons of ground oatmeal into a saucepan with water and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and let the porridge cool slightly.
4. Add the mixture (2 times less than usual for a certain amount of water) and mix thoroughly.

Experience of introducing oatmeal into infant feeding: reviews from mothers

I Nordic bought oat flakes, it cooks for 3 minutes, there are large ones, there are small ones, very tasty.

Tanita

Yeah, I also cook Nordic. I really like it, and I ground regular Hercules flakes in a coffee grinder, it’s almost the same thing, but it takes longer to cook.

https://www.u-mama.ru/forum/kids/child-health/66902/index.html

I boil regular cereal for 20-30 minutes and then blend it. And this is what I have been feeding my baby in the morning since he was 8 months old. On water, without salt and sugar.

Tanya's joy

https://www.u-mama.ru/forum/kids/child-health/66902/index.html

We introduced dairy-free milk at 9 months. At first they tried at 6, but the allergies broke out, apparently the gastrointestinal tract was not ready. Now we're eating normally.

Alexandra

https://www.babyblog.ru/community/post/baby_food/3037533

But I like it without additives, I also cook mine without salt and sugar, but with milk))) We also introduced it after corn, my son eats well without anything, but sometimes I add a banana and a little butter.

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Video: rules for introducing complementary foods according to Dr. Komarovsky

Oatmeal is recommended to be given to children under one year of age due to the large amount of vitamins and microelements. In terms of the content of useful substances, it is in second place after buckwheat. However, parents should be aware of the characteristics of this cereal in order to avoid the development of allergic reactions and digestive problems.

Porridge occupies a special place in the diet of young children, so any mother should know at what age she should start feeding her baby porridge, what cereals to choose for them and how to prepare this cereal dish for babies.

pros

• Porridges provide carbohydrates, vegetable proteins, vitamins, fats, alimentary fiber and minerals. All these substances are important for a growing child's body.
• With the help of porridges, mom can easily diversify children's menu.
• For kids with allergies, intestinal diseases, lack of enzymes and other problems there are dairy-free porridges.

Some ready-made cereals have added probiotics for intestinal microflora baby, as well as prebiotics to improve digestion of the product.

Introducing cereals into the diet will help the baby’s body develop fully.

Minuses

Oatmeal, as well as cereals based on wheat and barley, contain the protein gluten, which many children have difficulty digesting. early age there are difficulties. In addition, such cereals are contraindicated for celiac disease.

Features of different cereals

• Rice porridge is introduced first in the menu of toddlers prone to allergies and stool disorders. This porridge will provide your baby with healthy carbohydrates.
• Buckwheat porridge called the most the best option for children who have anemia or problems with weight gain, since such cereals contain a lot of iron and protein.
• Feature corn porridge And is high in starch and iron. Since such cereals are digested worse than rice and buckwheat, and also contain little phosphorus and calcium, corn porridge is recommended for children older than 9-10 months.
• Oatmeal has high nutritional value, high content proteins, vegetable fats, magnesium and other minerals. Its use improves peristalsis, so it is indicated for babies with constipation.
• At the semolina porridge content minerals and there is very little fiber, so it is inferior to other types of cereals in terms of nutritional value. In addition, due to the presence of ricketogenic effects, such porridge is generally not recommended for babies in the first year of life.
• In millet, pearl barley and barley there is a lot of fiber, B vitamins and proteins.

At what age is it best to give?

Gluten-free cereals should be given to your baby first. They are advised to be included in the diet healthy children one month after administration vegetable complementary foods, usually this is 7 months of age. You can start feeding your baby porridge earlier if the child is underweight.

Porridges containing gluten are given to children older than 8 months, and if the baby has a tendency to food allergies, then introduction to these types of cereals is postponed until the age of one. Porridge from barley groats They begin to give to children at 1.5-2 years old, and pearl barley porridge - after 3 years.

Some cereals may not be harmless for babies, so before introducing them into the diet, read the recommendations

Calculate your complementary feeding table

Opinion of E. Komarovsky

Famous doctor believes optimal age for introducing porridge into the children's menu for 7 months. He advises introducing the baby to porridge after introducing fermented milk complementary foods into the diet. Komarovsky recommends giving porridge during the last feeding of the day, which is done before bedtime.

Introduction to the diet

Like all other foods that are fed to babies, porridge begins with a small portion - one spoon. Gradually, the volume of porridge in the toddler’s menu is increased to the appropriate amount for his age - 100-200 g. The first thing the child is prepared is gluten-free porridge, which includes buckwheat, rice and corn.

First, the baby must get used to single-ingredient porridge, and then you can offer the child dishes made from several grains. By mixing several cereals, you will enrich the finished product with useful substances. You can also add it to porridge different types vegetables and fruits. Oil is added to the porridge in an amount of 3 to 5 grams.

After the baby gets used to one porridge, offer him another or mix it with the already familiar one.

In what form can it be given?

Porridges offered to babies can be dairy-free or contain milk. In addition, they can be presented as an industrial product (porridge from boxes) or prepared by the mother herself from cereals.

To dilute the finished porridge for the first tests, use baby formula or breast milk. If the purchased porridge is dairy, you just need to add water to it according to the instructions.

Recipes for cooking at home

Until one year of age, cereals for porridge are ground into flour, and for children over a year old They begin to cook liquid porridge from whole grains. It is recommended to cook the first milk porridges with milk diluted by half, and if it is well tolerated, after a few weeks you can start preparing the porridge with whole milk.

To prepare the first porridge for your baby, take 5 grams of flour (one teaspoon) and 100 ml of water (you can also use vegetable broth). Rice or buckwheat flour should be immersed in cold water, and oatmeal flour should be immersed in hot water. Stirring constantly, the porridge should be cooked for about 30 minutes. You can add breast milk or the baby’s usual formula in an amount of 15 to 30 ml to the finished porridge.

IN next video Dr. Komarovsky talks about whether it is worth buying ready-made baby food.

As soon as the baby stops actively sucking the breast and gradually switches to adult food, mommy can’t wait to please him with new products. Complementary feeding should be introduced based on the doctor’s recommendations. Food should be healthy, fresh, ground, nutritious and appropriate for the child’s age. Oatmeal for babies - perfect option for baby food. In terms of usefulness, it is second only to buckwheat. From what month can you give oatmeal to babies and are there any contraindications?

What are the benefits of oatmeal for an infant?

People have known about the benefits of oatmeal for a long time. Oats improve mental abilities, improve digestion, and fill the body with vitamins. Oatmeal is especially useful for infants, as its composition is similar to breast milk, and many children love to eat it.

• The B vitamins it contains have a positive effect on the nervous system, providing a calming effect. Children with nervous pathologies it is recommended to use it regularly;
• microelements, vitamins and organic acids contained in oats normalize cholesterol in the blood;
• oatmeal is quickly absorbed, saturating the body;
• enveloping the gastric mucosa, promotes digestion and cleansing of the intestines;
• relieves constipation;
• potassium and magnesium improve heart function;
• oats remove toxins, salts, heavy metals, cleanses the blood;
• thanks to phosphorus, the functioning of the musculoskeletal and muscular systems improves;
• a large amount of iron restores hemoglobin levels and eliminates anemia;
• iodine improves metabolism.

Oatmeal for babies - valuable product, promoting normal development and health promotion.

Can it harm

Despite the usefulness of oatmeal, doctors do not recommend introducing it into complementary foods first. Oats contain gluten, which causes serious allergies in children. This protein is poorly digested by infants, since enzymes capable of breaking down complex composition oats, in children's intestines not enough yet.

1. Another disadvantage of oatmeal is the removal of calcium from the body. Phytic acid in the composition does not allow calcium to be absorbed, which negatively affects infants, who need this element vitally.
2. Oatmeal contains starch, a source of calories. It breaks down in the body into sugar, which increases glucose levels. Excessive consumption of oatmeal threatens the development of diabetes. Infants are allowed to give oatmeal no more than once a week.

When to introduce into complementary foods

An enzyme that helps digest gluten is produced in children's intestines from 8-10 months. Gluten acts like a poison and causes allergies. Doctors recommend introducing oats into complementary foods for children starting at 9 months of age. breastfeeding, after 8 months - artificial after the baby has mastered gluten-free rice, corn and buckwheat.

The main rule for introducing a new product is a small dose in the morning. Then observe the reaction. If the baby doesn't have negative symptoms, the portion can be increased little by little. At the first symptoms of an allergy, postpone taking oatmeal for several weeks, then try again. Complementary feeding should not be introduced if the baby is sick, recovering from an illness, or has been vaccinated. He will react negatively to any change in diet. You need to wait 2-3 weeks until the immune system is stronger and the body is ready for food experiments.

It is advisable for mom to keep a food diary for her baby. When introducing a new product, she records the date, product name, and reaction. If the reaction is normal, continue to use the product. If there is an allergy, it is underlined in red and the expected date of the second attempt at introduction into the diet is recorded.

How to choose oatmeal

The taste and quality of the cooked porridge depends on the type of oatmeal. There are several ways to process grains, differing in name, composition, method and duration of preparation.

1. Uncrushed groats are whole oat grains, peeled from the shell. The most useful, containing all the valuable elements necessary for normal height and child development. They take a very long time to cook (at least 2 hours), which is inconvenient for mothers of infants. Therefore, this type of oatmeal is often included in the diet of older children.
2. Polished cereals are grains that have been subjected to machining and lost some of the valuable fiber. You can cook this grain in 40 minutes.
3. Hercules flakes. Of all the types, they flatten less, maintaining their shape, and lose less nutrients. Used in dietary and baby food. Prepare in no longer than 20 minutes.
4. Cereals Extra. Prepare in 15 minutes. During production they are crushed and contain the most starch and gluten. Flakes are divided into 3 grades, depending on how they are crushed. If the number “3” is on the package, it can be given to a baby. This is the finest grind and after cooking the porridge will be tender and airy.
5. Oatmeal. Steamed peeled barley and oat grains crushed into flour. Oatmeal is useful for anemia, stomach diseases. Pour boiling water over it and after 2-3 minutes it’s ready to eat.
6. Flour is grains crushed into powder. Used for production oatmeal cookies and flatbreads.

To prepare oatmeal, it is better to buy Hercules flakes. They are quick to prepare and include all the necessary ingredients. Before cooking, the flakes must be ground in a blender or coffee grinder. You can grind the entire pack in advance so as not to waste time when you later need to quickly feed your baby.

Store oatmeal and cereal in the refrigerator. This way they will last longer beneficial features. High quality oat groats should not have a pale gray, but a cream color and a light natural aroma. If the cereal is purchased in a cardboard box, it is better to pour it into a plastic bag so that it does not pick up moisture and spoil.

How to cook oatmeal for babies

Oatmeal is ground into powder. The optimal proportion for feeding a baby is considered to be five percent porridge. Place 5 g of the resulting powder in a teaspoon. It is diluted with 100 ml. water. If the volume is needed large, the proportion is doubled. When the child grows up, you can increase the oat intake to 10 g per 100 ml. water.

How to cook it yourself

Classic porridge

Pour oatmeal into boiling water and, stirring, cook for 5 minutes. Infants are very conservative and do not like changes in diet. To help the baby get used to the unfamiliar taste, breast milk is added to the porridge. Salt, sugar, milk and butter are added when the child’s stomach gets stronger and gets used to the new food.

Porridge with milk

When the baby gets used to oatmeal and is allowed to eat cow's milk, you can cook oatmeal with whole milk. To do this, the flakes do not need to be ground and can be used in the form in which they are purchased. They are sorted, washed, and blotted with a towel. For a glass of water, take the same amount of low-fat milk and 2 tbsp. oatmeal. Boil water, add sugar and a little salt. Milk porridges add much less salt than porridges cooked with water. Salt is added to milk porridge before the cereal. Add oats, stirring constantly. Cook the porridge over low heat until fully cooked. Boil milk in a separate bowl and pour it into the mixture through a sieve. Add a little butter to the finished oatmeal.

Oatmeal porridge

In 100 ml. boiled water dilute 3 tbsp. oatmeal Boil water (if the child cannot tolerate cow protein) or milk, add oatmeal and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. For a one-year-old child, you can put a piece of fruit or berry in the porridge - banana, apple, strawberry.

Important! Mom should definitely try the finished porridge herself. Oatmeal sometimes turns out bitter. Most often this happens due to a low-quality product that was stored incorrectly or due to unsuitable water. Finely ground flakes are usually not bitter.

Recipe for cooking in a slow cooker

You can cook oatmeal with milk for your child in a slow cooker:

1. 200 ml. water and 50 ml. low fat milk is poured into a bowl.
2. Add 3 tbsp. spoons of oatmeal. You can use coarse grains without chopping. Before cooking, it needs to be sorted and washed.
3. Add a teaspoon of sugar and 1/3 tsp. salt.
4. Depending on the type of multicooker, set the cooking time. Press the “Milk porridge” button and close the valve.
5. Mix the finished oatmeal, pour it into a plate and add butter to taste.

Oats and oatmeal contain gluten, which negatively affects digestion. Gluten is difficult to digest and digest. In addition, it often causes allergic reaction in newborns and older children. Therefore, such porridge is not recommended for the first feeding. Oatmeal is given to babies after the introduction of buckwheat, rice and corn porridge. Let's look at the properties of this cereal and find out how to cook oatmeal as complementary food for an infant.

Properties of oatmeal

The composition of oatmeal includes a large number of minerals, vitamins and other useful elements, including calcium, sulfur and potassium, various acids. Such content ensures the full development and growth of the child. Due to the large amount of carbohydrates, oatmeal quickly saturates the body and satisfies hunger. Therefore, oatmeal is considered the most healthy and nutritious breakfast.

Oatmeal performs a number of important functions:

• Removes toxins, salts, heavy metals and others harmful substances, effectively cleanses the body;
• Increases immunity;
• Helps with stress, improves performance nerve cells and calms;
• Positively affects the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and the heart;
• Gives vigor and energy;
• Lowers cholesterol;
• Regulates hemoglobin and blood sugar levels, is useful for diabetics and prevents the development of anemia;
• Strengthens teeth and gums;
• Improves the condition of hair and skin;
• Develops and strengthens muscles;
• Stabilizes blood pressure;
• Normalizes digestion, material metabolism, etc.

However, oatmeal can cause serious harm to infants in the form of a gluten allergy. This is a dangerous protein or gluten that can cause a negative reaction in the body, which has not yet adapted to new conditions. Food allergies can manifest themselves in the form of a rash and irritation on the skin, swelling, indigestion and stool disturbances, deterioration or loss of appetite. The child becomes nervous and capricious, often cries and sleeps poorly. Read more about how to identify and treat food allergies.

How to introduce oatmeal into complementary foods

• Oatmeal for babies is recommended at the age of 9-10 months, when the diet already contains buckwheat, rice and corn porridge;
• For the first time, let your baby try half a teaspoon and observe how the baby feels. Food allergies and other disorders take up to two days to appear. If negative reaction no, oatmeal can be given to a child;
• For the first feeding with oatmeal, you need to prepare liquid 5% porridge in a ratio of 5 grams of flakes per 100 ml of water. The consistency should be puree-like and without lumps!;
• Gradually increase the thickness and portion of the porridge. By the year daily norm the product should be about two hundred grams. At the same time, it is not recommended to give oatmeal to infants more than twice a week;
• If a child has stool and stomach upsets, food allergies, poisoning or other negative reaction, exclude the dish from the child’s diet and consult a doctor;

• At first, cook oatmeal only in water, as it is difficult to digest, difficult to digest and often causes allergies. It is better to introduce such dishes after 11-12 months;
• For children under one year old, porridge is prepared without salt, sugar and other spices. After a year, you can add a little salt and sugar to the recipe;
• For taste, you can add ready-made milk formula, breast milk, vegetable or butter in a small amount to the porridge;
• After oatmeal is introduced into the diet, you can add vegetables, meat and fish to the cooking recipe. But remember that each ingredient must first be entered into the menu separately;
• Do not rinse the cereal before cooking, stir the ingredients regularly during cooking, and then wait until the oatmeal has cooled to room temperature and only then feed the baby;
• Cooked ready-made porridge can be stored in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Before use, the dish is heated in a water bath. However, it is better and healthier to prepare new porridge before each meal.

How to cook oatmeal for babies

Oatmeal with water for complementary feeding

• Oatmeal – 2 teaspoons. spoons;
• Water – 200 ml.

Grind oatmeal in a blender or coffee grinder to the consistency of flour. Or you can use ready-made oatmeal. Oats are poured into boiling water, stirred and after boiling, cook for five minutes. IN ready dish add some breast milk or formula. After introducing cooked porridge into complementary foods, you can add a small piece of butter to the oatmeal.

To prepare oatmeal in a multicooker, pour cereal into a bowl; for a child over a year old, add sugar and salt. Pour in water or milk, you can take both components in half. Prepare porridge using the “Milk porridge”, “Pilaf” or “Rice” mode.

Milk oatmeal for a 1 year old child

• Oatmeal – 2 tables. spoons;
• Water – 1 glass;
• Low-fat milk – 1 glass.

Add salt and sugar to taste to boiling water, add the flakes and cook until fully cooked, stirring the porridge regularly. The milk is heated separately. The finished oats are rubbed through a sieve and then hot milk is slowly poured into the dish and the mass is thoroughly mixed. Add a few drops of vegetable oil or a piece of butter to the finished porridge.

Oatmeal pancakes with fruit

• Oatmeal – 1⁄2 cup;
• Low-fat milk – 200 ml;
• Green apple or pear – 1 fruit;
• Chicken egg – 1 piece (or 3 quail);
• Flour – 1.5 tables. spoons;
• Baking powder for dough – 1⁄2 teaspoon. spoons;
• Sugar – 1 table. spoons;
• Salt – 1⁄2 teaspoon spoons.

Prepare milk oatmeal separately. Add sugar and salt, mix. Peel, cut and grate an apple or pear. Place in cooled porridge, break the egg and add flour and baking powder. Knead the dough and spoon the pancakes into a frying pan with hot vegetable oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remember that fried foods are not recommended. For a younger baby, you can simply remove the fried crust. In the future, you can use both a pear and an apple for the recipe, taking half the fruit each.

Oatmeal with dried fruits

• Oatmeal or flakes – 2 tablespoons. spoons;
• Water – 100 ml;
• Low-fat milk – 100 ml;
• Dried fruit mixture – 100 gr.

Raisins, dried apricots and/or prunes are perfect as dried fruits. The ingredients are pre-washed and soaked in cold water half an hour. After this, the prunes and dried apricots are chopped, the raisins are left in the same form. Flakes or cereals are mixed with dried fruits, poured with water and cooked over medium heat for about six minutes. Then pour in the milk, add salt and sugar to taste, mix and cook for another five to seven minutes.

Oatmeal with pumpkin

• Oatmeal – 150 g;
• Pumpkin – 400 grams of pulp;
• Low-fat milk – 100 ml;
• Sugar – 1 teaspoon. spoon.

Cut the pumpkin and place in a bowl with thick walls and bottom. A cauldron would be a suitable option. Pour boiling water over the vegetable and cook covered until soft. Grind the flakes and add to the pumpkin, add sugar and milk, add water if necessary. Cook until done for 10-15 minutes. The result is dietary and very hearty dish, which can be given to a child over 1-1.5 years old.

Meat puree with oatmeal for babies

• Minced beef – 200 gr;
• Whole oats – 2 cups;
• Onion – 1 head.

Peel and chop the onion, mix with minced meat and oats. Grease a baking dish with butter and place the resulting mixture. Pour boiling water over the mixture so that the water covers the ingredients by 2-2.5 centimeters. Close the container with a lid and bake for an hour at 180 degrees. This dish is suitable for children over 1.5-2 years old. Even more recipes for two year old child you will find it at the link.