Why pay more than $1.00 for 1/2 pound of processed commercial baby cereal, when you can make your own baby oatmeal for pennies a serving? Put a cup of water in a saucepan on the stove top to boil. Meanwhile, take 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of oatmeal (non-quick cooking) and whiz it in the blender until it becomes a powder, stir it into the cup of boiling water, turn the heat down to low, and let cook for 10 minutes. Stir with a whisk or fork to prevent lumping and scorching on the bottom. Let cool thoroughly before feeding to your baby. It will look just like the commercial boxed baby oatmeal mixed with liquid, but much, much more economical!
Baby's food should be only moderately warm, about 99 degrees or body temperature -- like breast milk. Test for safe temperatures by poking or swirling your clean finger throughout the bowl -- the cereal should feel neither hot nor cold because it should be at body temperature.
TIP: You can double the recipe and store half of the cooked oatmeal, covered well, for up to two days in the refrigerator.
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Baby's food should be only moderately warm, about 99 degrees or body temperature -- like breast milk. Test for safe temperatures by poking or swirling your clean finger throughout the bowl -- the cereal should feel neither hot nor cold because it should be at body temperature.
TIP: You can double the recipe and store half of the cooked oatmeal, covered well, for up to two days in the refrigerator.
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