how do you make baby's cereal with fruit?

Question

how much cereal and how much fruit puree do you add? i made it for my son and he didnt like it. i did not add any liquid. just the fruit puree to the oatmeal...should i be adding some milk to thin it? should i use cold or warm milk.

Answer 1

It may have been a little too thick and he didn't know what to do with it. Add a little bit of warm milk or water and try again. Also, only try one fruit at a time so there won't be any confusion if there's an allergic reaction. And be patient. It might not be that he doesn't like it, it might just be that it's different. Some babies will "play" with their food - push it out of their mouth with their tongues - until they get used to the texture or flavor. You can do that with veggies, too. But still, only one at a time until you're certain there's no allergic reaction. Good luck :o)

Answer 2

How old is your baby? If he's still just learning to eat, use the baby cereal (oatmeal is the one I recommend...but some people like to use the rice cereal...although you need to watch for constipation with the rice cereal).

You definitely want to thin the cereal with a liquid.
You can mix the baby cereal with formula or breastmilk...I just used a little water after a while. You can use cold or room temperature water...if using formula/breastmilk, use it at the temperature you usually give him when he's drinking it. Add enough liquid to the cereal to make it a little soupy and stir in a few spoonfuls of the pureed fruit.

That's it! You can get your baby to start liking more "flavor" by adding some applesauce to the cereal with a sprinkle of cinnamon (just a dash is plenty)

If he doesn't like it...just try again after a few days. Sometimes it takes a few tries.

Answer 3

Has he been eating plain cereal so far? If not, do that first. With formula or breastmilk, warmed a bit. After a couple of weeks just add a spoonful of fruit to the cereal made as you already do. Then you can increase the fruit more, later.

He will already be used to the taste of the formula or breastmilk, and will like it better.

Answer 4

You make it however your son will take it basically. You want it to be a thin paste so put in the fruit you want him to eat and add the cereal until it is a thin paste. You don't have to add liquid but if you make it to thick you could always add milk or water or even more fruit to thin it out. If he gags on it then you know it is to thick. Some babies though just don't like fruit, my boys never did like the fruit they always wanted the veggies so I only used formula or breastmilk in their cereal.

Answer 5

I usually buy rice cereal plain or with apples or bananas. I use warm formula to mix with it. Sometimes I use nursery water. I've found that reusing the plastic gerber container that you can buy in a two pack usually makes the perfect portion. When i add fruit to her cereal i just layer some on top of the prepared cereal in the container. I haven't met a baby yet that liked peaches so don't use that in my opinion. Applesauce, pears and fruit dessert are my daughters favorite.

Answer 6

I use one tablespoon of cereal and 2-3 tablespoons of formula to make the cereal. You could also use breast milk or water. Then I add half a jar or one cube of frozen fruit puree and stir together. I usually serve at room temperature. Try different temps and see what your baby likes. Your baby might not like the food you give at first, but keep trying.

Answer 7

I'm not sure about fruit, but I suggest using warmed or room temperature formula or breast milk. I think it just depends on what your baby likes. The milk will soften the texture some your baby might like it better. If you want to add some fruit I suppose that might be okay. Make sure it's age appropriate and it's fruit that she likes. For example, if she loves applesauce or bananas I would use a little applesauce or bananas. Ask your pediatrician for their opinion. They might have some additional ideas.

Answer 8

I make my daughters cereal with a little warm formula and then add the fruit. I usually make 2 ounces of cereal and half a jar of fruit. That will usually last her a day.

Answer 9

first off mix the cereal like you would if you were giving it by itself (with breastmilk or formula) then add the fruit. i use about 2 parts cereal to 1 part fruit but however your baby likes it is best, there is no right and wrong formula for the mixture.

Answer 10

It also depends on the baby's age as too young is not necessary, or good for the system. You definitely should talk to a pediatrician about your baby's readiness for fruit, before going ahead. But assuming he is age appropriate, for fruit and veggies it is usually recommended to start with veggies before fruit because they are easier on the system. There are other advantages which I will elaborate on, below.

Baby's have their own taste preferences. He may not like the fruit choice you gave or the consistency. If you are just starting him, you should use only a small bit to get him used to the taste. I always made the cereal the consistency of pancake batter using breast milk (or mixed formula if you aren't nursing) before adding fruit. It was always warm as warmth enhances the flavor. The drier the mixture the harder it will be for your baby to eat. I always made it fairly liquidy but not so runny that it wouldn't stay in the spoon.

As to the advantages of "veggies first", here is something to consider if you want a child (todder/preschooler) who eats healthy and actually LIKES vegetables. Get your baby used to eating veggies long before introducing fruits. If baby gets a palate for sweet fruit it is very hard to get him/her to like vegetables later.

All our kids were given veggies for a long time before we added fruits and now when presented with vegetables they eat them like crazy. I have one child who will chose salads veggies over fries and fast foods any day! But they were all started and raised on veggies. (And no, we are not vegetarians...we just wanted our kids to have a taste for and enjoy healthy choices and they do!)

Many pediatricians and child dieticians recommend the pattern I'm suggesting. It sets up your child for a lifestyle of healthy choices because their tastes have been conditioned since babyhood.