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Semolina

6 months and up

⚡ Quick answer

Semolina can be given from 6 months onward (as a gluten-containing grain) in a pudding/porridge consistency — but traditional semolina dessert is unsuitable before 1 year due to its sugar.

How to serve it by age?

6-8 months

Plain semolina porridge cooked with water/breast milk; sweetened with fruit puree.

9-11 months

Milky semolina (a small amount of cow's milk within the dish) with a thickening consistency.

12+ months

Sugar-free / lightly honeyed (after 1 year) semolina desserts, infrequently.

⚠️ Allergen information

It is a wheat product (gluten).

📌 Watch out for these

  • Classic semolina halva made with syrup/sugar is unsuitable for a baby.

⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.