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Can babies eat oats?
Oats can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage. This is a common allergen (Gluten).
How to cook oats for a baby
- Method
- Cooked / Simmered
- Ready in
- 10 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth porridge
How you cut and serve oats changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare oats, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Cook in water or breast milk until very smooth.
- 9 to 11 months
- Soft porridge — slightly thicker consistency.
- 12 to 17 months
- Textured porridge with small soft lumps.
- 18 months and over
- Regular porridge with added toppings.
Is oats an allergen?
This food contains gluten. Introduce one new food at a time and watch closely for any reaction.
Learn about gluten sensitivity
Is oats good for babies?
Oats provide slow-release energy through complex carbohydrates, keeping babies fuller for longer. Rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins for healthy growth. Beta-glucan fibre supports digestive health and a balanced gut microbiome.
- Iron
- Zinc
- Fiber
- Vit B1
- Magnesium
Storing oats
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked porridge and reheat with liquid
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze individual portions of cooked porridge
Goes well with
Baby recipes with oats
- Apple & Blueberry Oatmeal
- Banana Oat Porridge
- Coconut & Date Porridge
- Ginger Carrot Porridge
- Orange Mango Oat Porridge
- Peanut Butter Banana Oats
- Pomegranate Yogurt Bowl
- Prune & Banana Oat Porridge
- Date & Banana Oat Balls
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
- Broad Bean & Carrot Fritters
- Lentil & Veggie Patties
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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.