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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nestle India Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-26

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Description

Start your little one's weaning journey safely with Cerelac Wheat Baby Food Cereal, a paediatrician-trusted first solid food for infants aged 6 to 24 months. Specially formulated as a baby food with no preservatives and zero refined sugar, it provides 18 essential nutrients to support healthy baby growth. This iron-fortified complementary feeding option is carefully processed to be exceptionally easy to digest, ensuring your baby’s delicate tummy absorbs optimal nourishment during their critical transition to a healthy baby diet.

The first 1,000 days of a child's life are pivotal for neurodevelopment and metabolic health. As infants reach the six-month milestone, their natural iron stores begin to deplete, and breastmilk alone may no longer satisfy their increasing caloric and micronutrient demands. Nestle Cerelac Wheat serves as a bridge, offering a high-density nutrient profile in a texture specifically calibrated for an infant's developing oral-motor skills. By excluding refined sugars, this cereal ensures that your baby develops a palate for natural flavors, setting the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits.

Product Features

  • 300 gm Bag-in-Box packaging to ensure maximum hygiene and moisture protection.
  • Clinically formulated for infants from 6 to 24 months.
  • 100% free from artificial colours, flavours, and synthetic preservatives.
  • High-quality, specially sourced wheat (Nestle Cerelac wheat) tested for strict pesticide and heavy metal compliance.
  • Employs the Cereals Hydrolysed Enzymatically (CHE) process, which is the secret to its superior digestibility.
  • 100% vegetarian formulation suitable for all dietary preferences.

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Key Ingredients

Wheat flour (Atta) (68.3%), Milk solids (30.8%), Soyabean oil, Minerals, Vitamins and Enzyme* (Alpha amylase). Allergen Note: Contains Wheat and Milk. May contain Barley.

Vegetarian

Yes

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Directions for Use

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly. Sterilise the baby's bowl and spoon by boiling them in water for 5 minutes.
  2. Boil clean drinking water for 5 minutes and allow it to cool until it is lukewarm.
  3. Pour exactly 75ml of the lukewarm water into the sterilised bowl.
  4. Add exactly 3 level scoops (approx. 25g) of Cerelac Wheat 300 gm powder. Use only the scoop provided in the pack.
  5. Stir continuously until the cereal reaches a smooth consistency. Feed immediately.
  6. 1 to 2 servings per day for a 6-month baby, or as advised by your paediatrician.

Pro Tip: Never use a bottle to feed cereal. Using a spoon helps the baby learn the "tongue thrust" motion required for eating solids and prevents overfeeding.

Key Benefits

  • Promotes Optimal Brain and Cognitive Development: Fortified with essential Iron, a single serving provides up to 75% of a baby’s daily iron requirement. This is critical during the complementary feeding stage to prevent iron-deficiency anaemia and support neural pathway development.
  • Supports Healthy Infant Metabolism: As a sugar-free baby cereal (containing no refined sugars), it helps establish healthy eating habits early. Relying purely on natural sweetness prevents early sugar addiction and reduces the risk of childhood obesity.
  • Highly Easy to Digest for Delicate Tummies: Utilizes advanced enzymatic hydrolysis technology (CHE process) to naturally break down complex wheat carbohydrates into smaller, easily digestible components, preventing colic and digestive discomfort in stage 1 baby food consumers.
  • Boosts Immune System and Healthy Baby Growth: Enriched with 18 essential nutrients, including Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. These micronutrients work synergistically to build a robust immune response and promote optimal bone and muscle growth.
  • Ideal Transition to First Solid Food: The smooth, lump-free texture provides the perfect weaning food experience, helping infants transition smoothly from an exclusive breastmilk diet to semi-solid foods without gagging or choking risks.

FAQs

You can introduce Cerelac Wheat Baby Food Cereal once your baby completes 6 months of age. At this stage, breastmilk alone is no longer sufficient to meet their growing nutritional needs, making this iron-fortified stage 1 baby food an ideal complementary first solid food.

Yes. This specific variant is formulated with no added refined sugar. The sweetness comes entirely from the natural sugars present in the milk solids and wheat, ensuring healthy baby growth without empty calories.

For a 6-month-old infant starting on solid foods, 1 to 2 small meals of Cerelac a day is recommended. Begin with a thinner consistency and small amounts, gradually increasing as your baby's diet and digestion adapt.

Because Nestle Cerelac Wheat contains milk solids, it is meant to be prepared with lukewarm boiled water. Mixing it with breastmilk or formula may alter the nutritional density and make it too heavy for the baby's kidneys to process.

Cerelac is processed using an enzymatic hydrolysis technique that breaks down complex carbohydrates, making it highly easy to digest. However, as infants transition to solid foods, minor changes in bowel habits are normal. Ensure you mix it with the correct amount of water.

Yes, when fed as part of a balanced baby diet alongside breastmilk, the nutrient-dense calories, proteins, and essential nutrients in Cerelac support healthy, age-appropriate weight gain and physical development.

Stage 1 (6+ months) features a single grain (like wheat or rice) milled into a very fine, smooth puree to prevent choking and aid early digestion. Stage 2 (8+ months) introduces mixed grains, tiny fruit pieces, and a slightly thicker texture to encourage chewing.

Yes. The product uses specialized "Bag-in-Box" packaging filled with inert gas to naturally extend shelf life without chemical preservatives. However, once opened, it must be stored in an airtight container and used within 3 weeks.

No. Paediatricians and WHO guidelines strictly recommend feeding solid foods with a sterilised spoon and bowl. Feeding cereal from a bottle can cause choking and delays the development of oral motor skills necessary for chewing.

A Cerelac wheat 300 gm pack contains approximately 12 servings (at 25g per serving). Depending on whether you feed your baby 1 or 2 times a day, the pack will last between 6 to 12 days.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

100/101, World Trade Centre, Barakhamba Lane, New Delhi - 110 001.
Other Info - CER0060

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