Make healthy baby oatmeal at home in less than 5 minutes and learn how to add flavor and nutrition easily with this super simple method.
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– Old-fashioned rolled oats – Liquid: Such as water, breastmilk, formula. – Spices – Puree – Other add-ins
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Add the oats to a blender. Secure the lid and grind, starting on low and working up to high, until the oats form a flour-like powder.
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Add 1 tablespoon of the oat powder to a heat-safe bowl. Stir in about 2 tablespoons very hot water (or warm breastmilk or formula), adding more as needed to thin to desired consistency.
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Start thinner, so the mixture is easy for baby to move around in their mouths. You can gradually use less liquid as baby becomes more comfortable with solids.
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Add any optional flavorings. Serve with a spoon or offer a preloaded spoon to baby to feed themself, stopping the meal when they turn their head or close their mouth.
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