Big nutrition for tiny tummies.
Did You Know?
Research supports introducing cereal grains, including wheat, into baby's diet at around 6 months of age to check tolerance and identify any food allergies. (See preparation instructions for baby's first wheat introduction)
After your baby enjoys single grain cereals, try GERBER Mixed Grain cereal, which is made with a smaller amount of wheat. Then introduce GERBER Whole Wheat cereal for new, healthy tastes.
The Goodness of Iron-Rich Cereal
1 out of 9 babies does not get the necessary Iron needed for healthy growth and development.
Iron is important for healthy brain development. Around the middle of the first year, babies' natural iron stores begin to diminish. GERBER infant cereals provide iron, an important nutrient for your baby's growth and mental development.
Ensure your baby gets their daily requirement by serving iron-rich cereal twice a day.
If you are using formula, mix GERBER cereals with GERBER GOOD START infant formula for a gentle and nutritious combination.
Made for Babies
- Helps baby discover the taste of whole grains to help encourage healthy eating habits
- No added starch, artificial flavors or color
Good for Babies
- Made with natural whole grains
- Excellent source of Iron for healthy brain development
- 6 B vitamins for healthy growth
- Vitamin E and Zinc for natural immune support
NUTRIPROTECT blends for cereal, snacks and beverages
Healthy growth and natural immune support
For cereal, snacks and beverages, there are a variety of NUTRIPROTECT blends that offer your child nutrients that support healthy growth and nutrients that support a healthy immune system. Look for the key nutrients found in each blend featured within the blocks of the NUTRIPROTECT symbols.
Ingredients
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, TRI- AND DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), ELECTROLYTIC IRON, ZINC SULFATE, ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), NIACINAMIDE (A B VITAMIN), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID (A B VITAMIN), VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)
Nutrition Facts
Serv. Size 5 tbsp (16g)
Servings Per Container 14 |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 60 |
| Total Fat: | 1g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Sodium: | 0mg |
| Potassium: | 40mg |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 12g |
| Dietary Fiber: | 0g |
| Sugar: | 2g |
| Protein: | 1g |
| %Daily Value | Infants 0-1 | Children 1-4 |
| Protein: |
3% |
3%
|
| Vitamin A: |
0% |
0%
|
| Vitamin C: |
0% |
0%
|
| Calcium: |
15% |
10%
|
| Iron: |
45% |
60%
|
| Vitamin E: |
15% |
10%
|
| Thiamin: |
25% |
15%
|
| Niacin: |
25% |
20%
|
| Vitamin B6: |
25% |
10%
|
| Folate: |
25% |
10%
|
| Vitamin B12: |
25% |
15%
|
| Phosphorous: |
10% |
6%
|
| Zinc: |
20% |
10%
|
Always refer to the product packaging for the most accurate and up-to-date product information.
Cereal
Q: When should I start my baby on solid foods?
A: Around the middle of your baby’s first year, she should be ready to start solid foods. This coincides with her having reached the Supported Sitter developmental stage. To learn more about nutrition and feeding at this stage, please refer to our Nutrition Guide for Supported Sitters.
Before starting solid foods, be sure to discuss it with your pediatrician.
Q: What is the first solid food I should feed my baby?
A: Rice cereal (such as GERBER® Rice Cereal) is typically the first complementary food introduced to infants. It is made with gentle ingredients and its smooth, fine texture is developmentally appropriate for your baby’s first solid food.
Oatmeal (such as GERBER® Oatmeal Cereal) is usually the second cereal offered. Wait about 3 days in between each cereal to see how your baby tolerates them. Watch for signs of allergic responses such as diarrhea, a rash or vomiting. If any of these occur, stop feeding that variety and contact your pediatrician.
Once your baby is eating cereal, you can also try pureed baby foods like GERBER® 1ST FOODS® fruits and vegetables.
To learn more about feeding your baby at this stage of development, read our Nutrition Guide for Supported Sitters.
Q: How do I prepare cereal for my baby?
A: Your baby’s first bite of “solids” should look more like thin milk. Mix 1 tablespoon of cereal with 4 to 5 tablespoons of breastmilk or formula until it has a souplike consistency.
Q: How do I store cereal once it has been opened?
A: Store cereal in a cool, dry area away from sources of heat. It should also be kept away from products that may have strong odors or flavors. Cereal may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Q: How long can I keep an opened container of cereal?
A: An opened container of cereal may be kept up to one month (30 days) in your kitchen cabinet.
Q: Should my baby’s diet include cereal?
A: Most pediatricians recommend starting with an iron-fortified cereal. GERBER® Infant Cereals provide an excellent source of this important nutrient and will help rebuild your baby’s naturally decreasing iron stores.
Iron is important for physical growth and mental development. It also helps prevent iron deficiency anemia and is part of hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood from the lungs to every cell in the body.
Q: Can I feed cereal from a bottle?
A: We recommend that you do not feed cereal from a bottle, as babies can choke. Feed healthy babies only liquid from a bottle and solid foods, including cereal, with a spoon.
Q: How do I find the “use by” date on the product?
A: GERBER® products - Each product is stamped with a “use by” date in the format dd mm yy. For example, a use-by date of August 25, 2010 would be indicated as “25 AUG 10”.