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.
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⚕️ 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.