First Foods: Oatmeal Cereal

1/2 C whole oats

4 C water

Mill oats into a fine powder with a food processor (or baby bullet). Add the milled oatmeal and 4 cups of water to a pot and cover until it boils. Once it hits a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook with cover on for 20 minutes. Test the consistency of the oatmeal cereal -- if you want it thinner, add more water. Pour into a bowl and combine with your favorite fruit or veggie puree.

I milled the oats and added 1/3 cup of water to a sauce pan along with 3-4 teaspoons of the milled oatmeal. This made 2-3 servings and I mixed them with pureed bananas.

My son is allergic to oatmeal or bananas. I made the mistake of serving them together. Ethan loved the combination but developed eczema on his arms and legs. I took him off oatmeal and bananas and once the skin condition clears up, we will try each one on its own to see which one caused the eczema.

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