Infant Cereals: Rice, Wheat & Mixed Flavors 6+ Months

The 6-month mark is a significant and exciting milestone for you and your baby — both for learning new skills and starting solids. Baby cereals are often among the first foods recommended as they are gentle on the stomach and packed with essential nutrients such as iron, vitamins, and minerals. Offering a variety of cereals helps babies adapt to new tastes while ensuring a balanced diet.
Here, we explore some wholesome infant cereals available at Apollo Pharmacy, suitable for children aged 6 months and above.

Around the 6-month stage, your baby’s iron stores start to deplete, making iron supplementation important. Baby cereals are usually enriched with iron, calcium, and essential vitamins to support growth and development. They also:

• Support brain development with iron and B vitamins
• Provide a smooth consistency for easier swallowing
• Help diversify your baby’s diet with different tastes and textures
• Offer a quick-preparation option for busy parents
   

1. Nestlé Cerelac Rice Stage 1 (300 g)

A classic first cereal made from rice, one of the least allergenic grains, making it ideal for early weaning.

Advantages:

• Gentle on the baby’s digestion
• Smooth texture for easy swallowing
• Iron-fortified to help prevent anemia

Similar to Cerelac Rice but with a different nutrient profile, giving parents another single-grain option.

Advantages:

• Single-grain cereal suitable for first solids
• Fortified with vitamins and minerals
• Easy to digest

A wheat-based option for babies ready to move beyond rice.

Benefits:

• High in iron and B vitamins
• Provides energy during active growth phases
• Smooth consistency for easy feeding

A blend of wheat, apple, and carrot that introduces gentle sweetness and extra nutrition.

Benefits:

• Expands your baby’s palate with new flavors
• Provides vitamin A for healthy vision
• Contains fiber for digestion support

Made from pre-cooked rice and moong dal flour, this easy-to-digest cereal is fortified with iron, calcium, vitamins A, D, and C, plus taurine and L-carnitine, offering balanced nutrition for your little one.

When choosing a cereal for your baby:

• Check for iron fortification to support brain development
• Consider allergens — rice is gentler, while wheat contains gluten
• Look for added vitamins and minerals such as A, C, and calcium
• Start with single-grain cereals before introducing mixed flavors
• Follow preparation guidelines for safety and texture consistency

• Mix cereal with breast milk or formula for a familiar taste
• Start with small portions and increase gradually
• Introduce one new flavor at a time to monitor for allergies
• Keep mealtimes calm and pleasant

Introducing baby cereals at 6+ months is a great way to provide essential nutrients and encourage your baby to explore new tastes. Options like Nestlé Cerelac Rice, Nestum Rice, Cerelac Wheat, and Cerelac Wheat Apple & Carrot offer both nutrition and variety. Starting with gentle single-grain cereals before progressing to mixed flavors helps lay the foundation for healthy eating habits.