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Rice for babies
✓ Low choking risk
Why rice is great for babies
Gentle energy. Vary grains (oats, barley, quinoa) to limit arsenic exposure from rice.
How to serve at 6–8 months
Cook sticky/overcooked so it clumps — baby grabs handfuls. Congee (rice porridge) on a preloaded spoon is perfect.
How to serve at 9–11 months
Sticky rice clumps, rice balls, or spoon-fed congee.
How to serve at 12+ months
Regular rice with meals.
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General information compiled from public pediatric feeding recommendations — not medical advice. Always supervise your baby while eating and talk to your pediatrician about starting solids and introducing allergens, especially if your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy.