Baby cockatoo with a tiny rice bowl.

Rice

Grains, legumes & seeds

~4mo+

✅ Cleared for Olive!

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Why this age

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4 months+

Evidence

Iron-fortified rice cereal is a traditional first food from around 6 months (or from 4 months if ready).

Sources

  • NHMRC Infant Feeding Guidelines
  • ASCIA Infant Feeding & Allergy Prevention Guideline
  • WHO Complementary Feeding Guideline 6–23 months

Consensus

Strong consensus across major guidelines.

Notes

Vary grains rather than relying on rice alone (FSA arsenic guidance). Avoid rice milk as a drink under 5 years.

Feeding History

Thu, 7 May 2026

by Mum
👍 OK