Comments on: Homemade Super Baby Porridge

By: Jenni

Jenni — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:28:24 +0000

I stumbled upon your blog as I was searching about Tahini (as read about in the Super Baby Foods book) and I love your ideas! But you now have me worried that I need to re-think how I prepare the porridge grains for the porridge. My baby doesn’t seem to be showing any signs that it is bothering him and he LOVES the stuff…do you really think this extra soaking is worth all the extra effort? (my little man is 8.5 months right now)

Thanks!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:27:07 +0000

Yes, you can. You may have to adapt the amount of water depending upon normal steel cut oat preparations.

By: holly

holly — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:52:19 +0000

hi lindsay – can you use steel cut oats (aka irish oats) for the baby porridge?

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:52:16 +0000

While I realize this post is three years old, I must point out that babies do not have the capabilities to fully digest grains until they have two set of molars or around two years old. Feeding them grains sooner than that can damage their intestinal tract.

“Finally, respect the tiny, still-developing digestive system of your infant. Babies have limited enzyme production, which is necessary for the digestion of foods. In fact, it takes up to 28 months, just around the time when molar teeth are fully developed, for the big-gun carbohydrate enzymes (namely amylase) to fully kick into gear. Foods like cereals, grains and breads are very challenging for little ones to digest. Thus, these foods should be some of the last to be introduced. (One carbohydrate enzyme a baby’s small intestine does produce is lactase, for the digestion of lactose in milk.1)”

http://rowdiness.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/317-nourishing-a-growing-baby.html

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:06:47 +0000

You can do it either way. I find it easiest to grind and then soak.

By: Mrs. U

Mrs. U — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:37:14 +0000

Hi there!!!
Do you put your rice in the blender first and then soak? Or do you soak, cook and then blend it??

His,
Mrs. U

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:14:50 +0000

I started my son on Super Porridge at 10 months also, but didn’t know about the ‘soaking’ thing, so thanks! I need to make a batch today, but alas the brown rice will soak tonight!
I start by making the brown rice like normal. I freeze 1/4 cup portions in baggies and take them out as needed to thaw in the refrigerator for about 24 hours. I add 1 tsp. brewers yeast to make the complete protein, 1 tsp. flax seed meal (ground just before I put it in to make the porridge), 2 tsp. organic unsweetened applesauce, and an egg yolk every other day. Oh, and 1 oz. water. Grind for 2 minutes in the little baby food processor and it’s great every time! He loves it! I’m hoping to add the cod liver oil soon, because I know it’s SO good for him!

Thanks again for your post! And I’m so glad a friend recommended your site! I’ll be coming back often!

Rachel

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:29:51 +0000

Yes, this post is on the way! I gave Karis mainly fruits and vegetables of all kinds before she had grains. This time around I will probably wait till Titus is 1 year before introducing grains. Stay tuned!

By: cori

cori — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:42:30 +0000

You mentioned above that you started grains and yogurt for your daughter at around 10 months…what did you serve her to eat before then? I have a 7 month old and am learning (Nourishing Traditions) so much, but not sure how to incorporate that into my babies diet. I read the portion in the back of the book, but they did not give many specifics other than egg yolks and she can’t have that every day! Any nutritional baby food ideas would be great. Maybe you could even do a post on that soon??? Thanks!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:45:30 +0000

Yes, I would recommend grinding them all up and then soaking them together. Grind your seeds in a coffee grinder and the beans/grains in a grain mill for best results. If you sprout the sunflower seeds, I would just grind them up and add them just before serving.