Rice
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Rice can be given from 6 months onward, but it should not be the ONLY grain: due to its arsenic content, alternate it with oats, bulgur, and barley; boiling it in plenty of water and draining reduces the arsenic.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Well-cooked rice is mashed and mixed into vegetable puree.
9-11 months
Soft plain rice grains are good practice for the pincer grasp.
12+ months
Family rice (low in salt and oil).
📌 Watch out for these
- Boiling rice in plenty of water and draining it markedly reduces the amount of arsenic.
- A rice-heavy diet can increase constipation.
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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.