How to Feed a Baby Rice Cereal

Starting solid foods is an exciting time for you and your baby. Your baby is probably ready to start on solids at 4 to 6 months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The exact date depends on your baby's development and every baby is different. The jury is out as to whether it's necessary to start your baby on Baby Rice Cereal or other foods first, but rice cereal has certain advantages as a baby's first food. Rice cereal formulated for infants is fortified with iron, an important nutrient for babies. Many brands of rice cereals are also fortified with vitamins in the amounts babies need. Rice cereal is easy to fix and you can adjust its thickness to suit your baby. It is also inexpensive.