Note from the authors

Contrary to popular belief, baby's first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal. If you want to use cereal, skip the sugary commercial brands, and make your own porridge with oats, barley or brown rice. Since the fibres in wholegrains may inhibit iron absorption, porridge should not be eaten at every meal.

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