Oatmeal for Babies

If you are a parent, your baby will LOVE this tasty treat!

 * 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
 * water, milk or formula
 * cinnamon, ground ginger, or baby food purees (see NOTES for options)

Add the oats to a blender. Secure the lid and grind, starting on low and working up to high, until the oats form a flour-like powder. Add 1 tablespoon of the oat powder to a heat safe bowl. Stir in about 2 tablespoons very hot water (or warm breastmilk or formula), adding more as needed to thin to desired consistency. (Start thinner, so the mixture is easy for baby to move around in their mouths—it should not be sticky for new eaters. You can gradually use less liquid as baby becomes more comfortable with solids.)  Add any optional flavorings. Serve with a spoon or offer a preloaded spoon to baby to feed themselves, stopping the meal when they turn their head or close their mouth.