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Can babies eat millet?
Millet can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook millet for a baby
- Method
- Cooked / Simmered
- Ready in
- 20 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth porridge
How you cut and serve millet changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare millet, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Simmer in water until soft, then blend into a smooth porridge.
- 9 to 11 months
- Soft millet porridge — slightly thicker consistency.
- 12 to 17 months
- Cooked millet mixed into purées and soft foods.
- 18 months and over
- Cooked millet served alongside their meal.
Is millet an allergen?
Millet is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is millet good for babies?
Millet is a gluten-free ancient grain rich in magnesium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. Often overlooked, it has one of the highest protein contents of the gluten-free grains. Its mild, slightly sweet flavour makes it easy to introduce. Excellent alternative to oats for babies with gluten sensitivity.
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Vit B3
- Protein
- Fiber
Storing millet
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked millet in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cool and freeze in individual portions
Goes well with
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.