How to Make CERELAC Feeding Extra Fun and Yummy: A #ParentingNerd Tip

How to Make CERELAC Feeding Extra Fun and Yummy: A #ParentingNerd Tip 

by The Go Mom

I'm a CERELAC child.  My mom fed me with CERELAC when I was young and I continued eating it when I was older!  Now that I have kids of my own, CERELAC comes as a natural choice for the solid food for my kids.

It's easy to prepare, the consistency is just right, and it’s nutrient-dense. My kids liked it from Day 1. I introduced my kids to CERELAC when they turned 6 months old.

Feeding my youngest his first solid food.

My Secret to A-OK CERELAC Meal

The key to A-ok CERELAC is the proper preparation. Not rocket science, really. Just prepare 150 ml of warm (not hot!) and clean water and slowly add in 5 tbsp (50g) of CERELAC. Mix until the consistency is smooth, not lumpy or runny. Using warm water will help you achieve the perfect consistency  Also, remember that CERELAC should be added to water in the bowl and not the other way around.

Although moms like us are always in a hurry, it is important that the above steps be followed to ensure that our child gets the proper nutrition daily. This protects our child from the risks of micronutrient deficiencies.

How Often Do I Feed CERELAC and Home Prepared Food?

My kids' first and foremost source of nutrition is still breast milk :-) When he turned 6 months old, I fed solids 2-3 times a day (CERELAC or home prepared purees), building up to 5 times a day as they grow older. You can talk to your pediatrician for any of your questions on feeding.

Best Time to Feed CERELAC

I feed CERELAC to my child in the morning for breakfast, two hours after my little one takes his early morning milk. I make sure that feeding time is not too close to his nap time, because I want him to be fully awake to experience the delight of eating.

Feeding time is more fun with Kuya and Ate.

Feeding is a social experience for me and my children. I make sure that I'm relaxed and not hurried, so I can enjoy warm exchanges with my little one.

CERELAC Combinations

Over the last few years, CERELAC has added new variants that your little one can enjoy! The Multigrain Mixed Fruits and Multigrain Garden Vegetables is recommended for children 12 months old. The newest variant is their yogurt line - Wheat and Cherry and Wheat and Mango-Orange. You and your baby can take a pick of what would be on the menu for the hour:-)

CERELAC Recipes to Try

You can get creative with CERELAC by adding fruits or vegetables to it.
Fruits like mashed banana or avocado, pureed mangoes or strawberry will be a good combination with CERELAC Rice and Soya.
Here are some tried and tested combinations you can try from the CERELAC team:

Others are:
Broccoli and Cheese Puree - 1 tbsp each of pureed broccoli and fine cheese grates added to your bowl of CERELAC Rice and Soya.

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Puree - 1 tbsp each of pureed pumpkin and sweet potato added to your CERELAC Rice and Soya.

Banana and Mango Puree - 1 tbsp each of pureed banana and strawberry added to your CERELAC Rice and Soya.

The combinations are endless! These will delight your child as he indulges in new tastes without losing the familiar taste and consistency of CERELAC.

How about you?  How do you make your CERELAC feeding extra fun and yummy?

DISCLAIMER:

CERELAC is not suitable as a breast milk substitute. Infants six months onwards should be given fresh, indigenous, and natural foods, in combination with continued breastfeeding. CERELAC is a solid food for kids aged 6 months onwards. Opinions and experiences expressed in this article are solely those of the author’s.