You and I already know that semolina useful, according to pediatricians, only children over 10 -12 months. For the baby's first feeding, gluten-free porridges are preferable: rice, buckwheat, corn. However, during the Soviet Union semolina was widely used for children's nutrition all ages: starting from 5 months They gave me thin porridge in a bottle. Modern research has shown that this is not necessary: ​​infants up to six months do not need complementary feeding at all. Information for mothers to think about is given in the articles:

And the article gives instructions on how to prepare proper porridge, not overcooked and without lumps.

Listed below recipes for semolina porridge for children under 1 year old taken from the book "Children's Kitchen", 1953. The recipes are interesting because they allow you to cook semolina with a twist. It is up to mothers to decide whether to use them to feed infants or adhere to modern recommendations in this regard.

Semolina porridge recipes for children under 1 year old

Milk semolina porridge for children from 6 months - recipe

• 1 glass of milk
• 1\4 tbsp. salted water
• 1 tbsp. l. (20 g) semolina
• 1 tsp. (10 g) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (5-6 g) butter.

1. Pour 1/2 milk and 1/4 cup of salted water into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Gradually add 1 tbsp into the boiling mixture, stirring with a spoon. spoon (20 g) semolina. You need to stir constantly to prevent the formation of lumps.
3. Cook semolina porridge for 15-20 minutes until the semolina swells - this is the old method. Today it is believed that it is better to cook on fire for 1-2 minutes, and then let it swell without heat under the lid for another 10-15 minutes. The less we cook, the more benefits remain in the products.
4. After this, add another 1/2 cup of hot milk and bring to a boil.
5. At the end of cooking, add 1 teaspoon of sugar (10g).
6. Before serving, add 1/2 teaspoon of butter (5-6 g) to the finished porridge and mix well. *Butter can be given to children from 8 months.
7. A child aged 6-10 months is given semolina porridge in the amount of 150-200 g at a time.

Semolina porridge with vegetable broth for children under 1 year old

Ingredients for cooking:

• 1 carrot (50 g)
• pumpkin or rutabaga (20 g)
• 1 potato (50 g)
• 0.5 l cold water
• 20 g semolina.
• 1\2 teaspoons butter (5-6 g)

Step-by-step cooking recipe:

1. First, prepare the vegetable broth: medium carrots (50g), a piece of pumpkin or rutabaga (20g), wash one potato (50g) in cold water, for greater effect - with a brush.
2. Peel the vegetables, cut them into pieces and pour half a liter of cold water.
3. Bring to a boil, then strain through cheesecloth and let it boil again.
4. Place semolina (20g) into the boiling broth and cook, stirring, for 20-25 minutes (less is better, remember the benefits).
5. At the end of cooking, add salt.
6. Before serving, add 1/2 teaspoon (5-6 g) of butter to the finished porridge. *Butter can be given to children from 8 months.

Semolina porridge with fruit puree for children from 8 months

Ingredients for cooking:

• 1 apple (50-80 g) or 30 g of dried fruits or 50 g of fresh berries.
• 10-25 g sugar (1 tbsp) sugar
• ready-made semolina porridge

Step-by-step cooking recipe:

1. Cook liquid semolina according to recipe No. 1.
2. Next, we either use ready-made fruit puree from a jar or prepare it ourselves.
3. Simmer fruits (apples, dried fruits) or fresh berries in a small amount of water under a lid.
4. We rub soft fruits through a sieve.
5. Boil the puree until thick with 1 tbsp. spoon of sugar.
6. Let the puree cool slightly and then mix it with the prepared semolina porridge.
7. As an option, you can mix a fresh apple grated on a fine grater into the prepared semolina porridge. To do this, a medium apple (50-80 g) is scalded with boiling water and grated on a fine grater. Then mix with 10 g of sugar and combine with the already cooled porridge. Cook for 10 minutes.

Pink semolina porridge for children from 8 months

Ingredients for cooking:

• 1 small carrot (50 g) or 1 medium tomato (50 g).
• ready-made semolina porridge

Step-by-step cooking recipe:

1. Cook liquid porridge according to the first recipe.
2. Fresh carrot or tomato juice is added to the finished, cooled porridge.
3. To do this, 50 g of carrots are thoroughly washed with a brush, scalded with boiling water, and the peel is scraped off.
4. Wash again with boiled water, then grate on a fine grater.
5. Grated carrots are placed in cheesecloth and the carrot juice is squeezed out.
6. Before serving, add carrot juice to slightly cooled semolina porridge.
7. Prepare porridge with tomato juice in the same way. In order to be able to squeeze out as much juice as possible, crush the scalded and sliced ​​tomato in gauze with a tablespoon. They are also squeezed in gauze, twisted.

Semolina porridge with meat broth for children from 10 months

Ingredients for cooking:

• 100 g chicken or meat
• 20 g (1 tbsp) semolina
• 1\2 teaspoons (5-6 g) butter

Step-by-step cooking recipe:

1. Boil a clear, not too fatty meat broth (300 ml), then strain it into a saucepan.
2. Pour 1 tbsp into the boiling broth. spoon of semolina, cook, stirring, 20 minutes.
3. Salt the finished porridge, let it boil again and remove from heat.
4. Before serving, add 1/2 teaspoon of butter to the porridge.

With the help of these recipes you can significantly diversify the children's menu and make traditional semolina porridge healthier, tastier and more nutritious.

Semolina porridge causes the most controversy between the child's parents and grandmothers. In the 20th century, it was one of the most popular dishes in the diet of children. Still would! The cheapest cereal perfectly satisfies the feeling of hunger. However, by the third millennium, pediatricians began to categorically declare that semolina porridge is not such a desirable product at all, and only now it has been rehabilitated, but not completely, but partially.

Is semolina healthy?

The main part of semolina is starch, its content reaches 70%. However, you should not think that this cereal is an absolutely stupid product; it contains vitamins B1 and B2, PP. It also contains iron - many parents are not even aware of this, because they are accustomed to thinking that semolina porridge mainly consists of starch. Other properties:

• due to its low fiber content, semolina porridge has a very gentle effect on the stomach and intestines - for this reason, it is almost always included in the diet of operated patients and people with pathologies of the digestive system;
• since it takes no more than 3–5 minutes to prepare semolina, it retains almost all the beneficial substances;
• perfectly saturates, moreover, helps to quickly restore strength and gives the body a lot of energy, much more than when consuming other products;
• accelerates the rehabilitation process: with regular consumption of semolina, the patient returns to his usual lifestyle more quickly;
• this is an essential element of the diet of people with kidney dysfunction;
• has minimal impact on the digestive system;
• stimulates the excretion of minerals from the body, and in our case this is a minus, since we are talking about semolina in the diet of children, but for older people this is a plus, since the likelihood of excessive mineralization of blood cells and tissues is reduced.

Due to its nutritional value, semolina porridge helps to quickly restore performance; moreover, it stimulates intellectual activity. Little is said about this now, but this product boosts immunity and also helps get rid of toxins.

Is semolina harmful?

The most serious disadvantages of semolina include the presence of phytin. This substance has a special effect on the intestines, which is why it sharply reduces to a minimum the absorption of vitamin D (important for the prevention of rickets) and calcium (serves to strengthen bones). It has been proven that too frequent consumption has a negative impact on the health of children. So, if a baby is fed predominantly semolina at an early age, he is likely to develop rickets and will often suffer from colds and infectious diseases - this is due to a decrease in immunity.

Another disadvantage of semolina is its significant gluten content, and some children cannot tolerate it. This special protein, alternatively called gluten. According to statistics, every 800th person in Europe suffers from celiac disease - gluten intolerance; this disease is inherited.

Varieties of semolina

Remember the last time you looked for information about the type of semolina on a package of semolina? You probably didn’t even know about the existence of several types of semolina:

• M (soft). It is produced from soft varieties of wheat. Most often in our stores they sell exactly this kind of cereal. The porridge from it turns out to be homogeneous, moderately viscous, but in terms of usefulness it is inferior to other varieties, which is due to the high glycemic index.
• MT (is a combination of hard (up to 20%) and soft semolina). Due to this, the value of the product is slightly higher, and the calorie content is lower. The taste of the porridge made from it is just as pleasant, tender and with a uniform structure.
• T (hard). This cereal has a low glycemic index and is obtained from durum wheat, so it costs significantly more. The grains do not boil, which is why the digestion of the porridge occurs more slowly, which means the feeling of fullness remains longer. It is superior in usefulness to other types of semolina.

Now you will always know what semolina to look for in the store. And even if it costs more, you will be confident that you have purchased a truly useful product for your child.

At what age can children semolina?

Previously, semolina porridge was offered to children from 3-4 months, today the situation has changed, and pediatricians advise not to include it in the baby’s diet until he reaches 12 months. In their opinion, before this age the child does not have enough enzymes to absorb this product. Doctors believe that children under 3 years of age should consume semolina in limited quantities.

Allergies to semolina porridge occur much more often than to buckwheat, rice or any other. This is one of the reasons why it is introduced into children’s menus later than other cereals. You should accustom your child to semolina gradually: first, you can offer him 1/2 a dessert spoon, and, if the body’s reaction is normal, gradually increase the portion to 120–150 ml. Never offer semolina more than 1-2 times a week, at least until the child is 3 years old.

Classic recipe for making semolina porridge

Cooking delicious semolina is a real art. It should be homogeneous, tender, without lumps and moderately liquid. We offer you a classic recipe; all kids like porridge prepared according to it:

• Boil 1 glass of water.
• Slowly add the cereal, stirring the water constantly to prevent the formation of lumps.
• Cook the semolina for 7–9 minutes; if you leave it too long, it will thicken—children don’t like it.
• Add 100 ml of milk and add a little sugar, add salt and bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
• Season warm semolina with butter, 5–7 g will be enough.
• Beat with a mixer.

The finished porridge can be seasoned with jam or syrup; some children like semolina with raisins or fruit.

Semolina pudding

Products: 0.5 liters of milk, 100 g of semolina, 4 eggs (if you come across large ones, you can take 3), 3–4 table. spoons of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 10 g of vanilla sugar.

Preparation:

• Pour the milk into a saucepan, bring to a boil, add salt, add regular and vanilla sugar, wait until it is completely dissolved.
• Pour semolina into the boiling milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly to prevent the formation of lumps.
• Cook semolina for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and cool.
• Separate the whites, then beat them into a stable foam, the peaks should be sharp and stay on the whisk.
• Add the yolks to the cooled semolina porridge, then beat it with a mixer.
• Gradually add protein foam to the dish, slowly and very carefully stirring the pudding from bottom to top.
• Generously grease the baking dish with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs, then lay out the mixture.
• Bake at 200 °C for 30–40 minutes; When the pudding is browned, check readiness with a toothpick.

The dish is served cold and can be decorated with fruit.

There is a lot of controversy about this food product. Young mothers doubt at what age to start giving it to their baby. Some advocate introducing semolina after the first year of life.

How to cook semolina porridge for an 8-9 month old baby?

Pediatricians advise not to overuse semolina products. This is not an easy food for a child’s stomach and there is a risk that the baby will not receive enough nutrients. It is filling, has a lot of calories, but has little benefit.

You can use semolina from 7 months, and it is better in a very liquid form so that there are no lumps there. There are many recipes for preparing such a product.

Can an 8 month old baby have semolina porridge? It is considered high in calories, but brings little benefit. It is advised not to cook it for your baby often. Start giving it not with the first complementary foods, but later with porridges made from buckwheat, rice, even corn.

How to cook semolina porridge for a child 8-9 months old:

• recipe number 1.
• Bring half a cup of liquid to a boil. Carefully, stirring constantly, pour in the semolina. 2 small spoons will be enough. Don't forget to add salt. Semolina porridge for a 9 month old baby is cooked over low heat, stirring all the time. After 15 minutes, add 1.5 glasses of milk, a little fruit syrup, let the porridge boil, remove from the stove. Add oil already in the plate;

recipe No. 2.

Cook semolina porridge for an 8 month old baby, perhaps in one more way. Bring a quarter cup of water to a boil. Gently add a large spoonful of semolina and add salt. Cook over low heat, stirring all the time. Then add a glass of milk, syrup, bring to a boil, remove.

The consistency of semolina porridge should be liquid. It is better to take a one to one ratio of cereal to liquid. The amount of water and milk will be equal to each other. Otherwise, the child may refuse porridge, become capricious and not eat. Don't be afraid to add sugar.

Semolina porridge increases the appetite of an 8-month-old child. Currently, it is classified as a gluten-containing cereal.

It is believed that it is heavy on the stomach and can provoke an allergic reaction, excessive fatness, and dysbacteriosis. However, opinions on this issue differ. Methods for preparing semolina porridge for 8-9 month old babies

With carrot juice.

Boil 2 cups of milk. Add, stirring, 3 teaspoons of cereal, cook for 15 minutes. Rinse the carrots thoroughly, peel, pour over boiled liquid, and grate. The result is carrot puree, which must be squeezed to obtain juice. It is poured into the already prepared porridge, salt, butter, and syrup are added there. With apple or berry puree.

One and a half glasses of milk are brought to a boil. Then add one and a half tablespoons of semolina in a thin stream, add salt, and cook for 20 minutes. Wash the apple well, remove the skin and grate. If you use berries instead of apples, rinse them and pass them through a sieve. Half a glass of berries is enough for this amount of liquid. When semolina porridge for a 9-month-old baby is ready, add puree, salt, add butter, and remove from heat.

Porridges have always been healthy, dietary, cheap and satisfying food. Properly prepared semolina is tender, pleasant and easily digestible. You can add fruits, berries, jam, chocolate to it, according to age and taste preferences. Everyone can eat this porridge - from babies to old people. Parents and grandparents of modern children grew up on semolina porridge, which was fed to infants, then in kindergartens, schools, summer camps, and hospitals. But today, according to the results of scientific research, everything is not so simple.

Beneficial properties and harm of semolina as a product for infants

This cereal is made from wheat, it is a kind of coarse wheat flour. In baby food, semolina has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include its energy value, it is nutritious and high in calories (100 g of cereal contains 360 kcal), and promotes weight gain in premature or weak children. This product is available to everyone, is easy and quick to cook, and is inexpensive.

• What power is in this dish:
• proteins necessary for growth;
• carbohydrates (including large amounts of starch, which provides energy);
• vitamins of group B, PP;

micro and macroelements necessary for the child’s body.

Risk of allergy to gluten and phytin

• Semolina porridge contains substances that can cause a negative reaction in the baby’s body:
• gluten is a protein found in wheat (rare, but there are allergies or intolerances to it);

phytin is a salt that interferes with the absorption of calcium, iron, and vitamin D, which can lead to rickets.

Why you shouldn’t feed semolina porridge to babies - video

• Manifestations of allergies:
• redness, rash, pimples, hives, blisters;
• unexpected constipation or diarrhea;
• irritability, fever.

If any of these signs appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.

A newborn, a 6-month-old, a one-year-old baby - who isn’t too early to try?

When breastfeeding, it is recommended to introduce complementary foods when the baby is six months old and will no longer have enough of his mother’s milk. In this way, he is gradually prepared for adult food. Semolina porridge is not a product that should be introduced into complementary foods for a healthy baby. It can strengthen or weaken the child. The exception is premature, weakened, malnourished and underweight children. You should consult your pediatrician about feeding them. Pediatricians advise starting complementary feeding with buckwheat or rice porridge.

Oatmeal as a good alternative for complementary feeding

There is also a porridge that children grew up with in the last century - bearberry, the ancestor of modern instant mixtures. Oatmeal is a type of flour that is made from peeled, steamed oat grains. They are not ground, but crushed. The oatmeal does not need to be boiled, but simply steamed with boiling water and/or milk. At the same time, all useful qualities are preserved. Oatmeal is nutritious and high in calories, like semolina, it contains vitamins and microelements, as well as gluten and phytin. It also needs to be handled correctly and carefully, and introduced into complementary foods for the child no earlier than 8 months.

How to choose the right cereal for your baby

In the store, you need to be able to choose the right semolina:

• GOST, brand T or TM must be written on the packaging (this means that the cereal is made from durum wheat or a mixture of durum and soft);
• It is better to take a transparent pack, it shows the quality of the product (cream shade, absence of lumps and black dots);
• pay attention to the shelf life;
• give preference to well-known manufacturers.

Why can't you give it before a year?

Pediatricians recommend introducing semolina porridge into complementary foods no earlier than the child turns 8 months old, and preferably a year. At this age, porridge will not become heavy food for the baby and will be normally absorbed by the child’s body. It is recommended that children under three years old be given semolina porridge no more than once a week. Complementary feeding must be correct, in compliance with all standards for the usefulness of foods for a one-year-old child. Like any new product, semolina should be included in the menu little by little and gradually, observing the child’s reaction. The first time it is better to cook the porridge in water and let it taste one teaspoon. If the baby does not develop rashes or bowel movements, then gradually increase the amount, bringing it to a full portion for one meal. Semolina contains a lot of gluten and little fiber, so it can cause constipation.

If there is a need to feed the child semolina earlier, then two- and three-month-old children are fed rare porridge, 5% (5 g of cereal - less than a teaspoon per 100 g of liquid). After 6 months they make it thicker, 10% (10 g of cereal - a heaped teaspoon per 100 g of liquid). Be sure to discuss feeding your baby with your pediatrician.

When semolina porridge is introduced into a child’s diet, it can be boiled in water and milk in equal proportions. What time of day (for breakfast or dinner) does not really matter. But sometimes doctors advise, if the baby does not sleep well and wakes up at night demanding food, to feed him before bed. Semolina is very nutritious, maybe he will be satisfied and sleep peacefully.

How long to cook semolina porridge for a child

Semolina cooked in water has 80 kcal per 100 g, and in milk - about 100 kcal. The cereal should always be poured in little by little, in a thin stream, stirring continuously with the other hand to avoid lumps. The proportions of proper semolina porridge of medium thickness are 1:5, that is, per 100 g of cereal you need 0.5 liters of liquid. Pour milk or water into the pan, after boiling, turn the heat to low, add semolina, cook for 4-7 minutes depending on the type of cereal.

Proportions of cereal and water or milk for preparing semolina of different thicknesses - table

Recipes for preparing semolina for children's diets

You can cook porridge with milk or take it half and half with water. If you don’t have a special cooker, before cooking the porridge in milk, rinse the pan with water to prevent it from burning. Sugar, salt and butter are added to taste. Children who cannot tolerate cow's milk protein should make porridge with water or a suitable infant formula. Next, let's look at recipes for making porridge.

Video: semolina porridge for a one-year-old child, one serving

How to cook semolina porridge for a child using a mixture that cannot be boiled

Boil the semolina in water; when it cools down a little, add the mixture in a proportion less than half that for feeding. For example, if 100 g of water requires 3 spoons of the mixture, then 100 g of porridge - 1.5 spoons. Baby formula should not be heated, it will lose its quality.

Cooking porridge with pumpkin for a one-year-old baby

Ingredients:

• 1 glass of milk;
• 100 g pumpkin;
• sugar, salt to taste.

1. Place the pumpkin, washed and cut into small pieces, in a saucepan, pour boiling water so that the water covers it a little, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and puree pumpkin.
3. Pour milk into it, add sugar and salt.
4. Place on the fire and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Add semolina and cook for 7 minutes over low heat.

Semolina with carrots - a healthy and tasty dish

Ingredients:

• 1 carrot;
• 1 tablespoon of semolina;
• 1 glass of milk;
• 1 teaspoon butter;
• sugar, salt to taste.

1. Simmer the peeled, washed, grated carrots over low heat for 10 minutes, adding half the butter, sugar, salt and a little water.
2. Pour in milk, bring to a boil and slowly add semolina.
3. Cook for 7 minutes until tender, add the remaining oil.

Multicooker option

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of milk;
• 1 cup semolina;
• sugar, salt, butter to taste.

1. Pour milk into the multicooker bowl, immediately add sugar, salt, semolina, add butter and stir well.
2. Set the “milk porridge” function for 20 minutes.

Precautionary measures

The water for semolina must be purified, and the milk must be special for children.. Some nutritionists believe that young children do not need sugar and salt.

When grandmothers object to me that their grandchildren love semolina, I have no doubt, because, for sure, the grandmother cooks porridge for her granddaughters “our way”: with rich milk, sweet, with butter... But such porridge is generally contraindicated for a child! Children under 1.5 years old should not add salt or sugar to their food.

nutritionist Lyudmila Denisenko

http://www.abcslim.ru/articles/770/mannaja-kasha/

Dr. Komarovsky says that oil should be given to the child after a year and very gradually, since the digestive system must get used to eating fat. For an older child, you can add berries or fruits that he likes.

Doctor Komarovsky about the dangers and benefits of porridge for children - video

Most modern parents are quite educated, so they do not experiment with the nutrition of a newborn. The diet of a child in the first months of life is not varied - it is either breast milk or adapted milk formulas, and if the baby does not have allergies, problems with the child’s nutrition usually do not arise. As society strives to return to a healthy lifestyle, long-term breastfeeding is becoming increasingly popular. But even in the absence of problems with breast milk, at a certain stage the mother thinks about introducing complementary foods (for parents of artificial infants, the question of introducing complementary foods arises earlier, since formula is not able to satisfy all the needs of the growing child’s body).

If this question did not cause any difficulties for our grandmothers and they usually started giving semolina porridge, then today there is no clear opinion among doctors and specialists about the dangers and benefits of semolina for infants. There are also different opinions about when you should give your baby semolina for the first time and what products should not be used as complementary foods for children under one year old.

Beneficial properties of semolina and its negative effects on the body

Complementary foods begin to be introduced after 6 months. Not so long ago, pediatricians recommended starting complementary feeding for a child with juices (carrot juice was considered especially useful) and a baked apple, then introducing fruit and vegetable purees, and only then porridge. Many mothers still use these tips, but since the enzyme system in babies is not perfect and it is difficult for a child to digest such food at this stage, many doctors advise starting complementary feeding with cereals.

And the first porridge that my mother remembers is semolina.

Although many consider semolina to be absolutely useless, this cereal has a number of advantages. It contains:

1. a large amount of protein - the building material of the human body, especially necessary during the period of growth
2. 70% consists of starch, which serves as a source of energy for the body
3. vitamins E, B1, B2, B9 and PP
4. minerals necessary for the child’s body (potassium, calcium, magnesium,
   sodium, phosphorus, iron, etc.)

In addition, semolina porridge cooks quickly, so it practically does not lose its beneficial properties as a result of cooking.

The undeniable advantages of semolina porridge include its satiety - this is a very important point for those mothers whose children no longer get enough of breast milk.

Semolina porridge also has disadvantages - semolina contains:

1. Phytin, which has a beneficial effect on the liver and exhibits antioxidant properties. The properties of this salt are similar to those of vitamins, but phytin reduces the calcium content in the body
2. Gluten (gluten). It is advisable not to give cereals containing this protein to children under one year of age, as sometimes the following occurs: a) gluten intolerance (celiac disease); b) allergy to gluten. Moreover, the earlier a child is introduced to a potentially dangerous product, the greater the chance of encountering allergic reactions due to intestinal immaturity.
3. Glyodine, which interferes with the absorption of nutrients in the intestines
4. Semolina interferes with the absorption of iron and vitamin D

Experts' opinions on the presence of semolina in a child's diet

The opinions of doctors and nutritionists about whether semolina can be given to a baby as complementary food are often contradictory. Most doctors recommend starting complementary feeding with buckwheat and rice porridge. And cereals containing gluten should be introduced into the diet after 8 months in small portions.

Gastroenterologists believe that it is generally undesirable to give semolina to infants, since the gastrointestinal tract of babies is not yet ready for such food, and they recommend gradually introducing semolina after the first year of the child’s life, when the enzyme system becomes more advanced.

Since semolina interferes with the absorption of calcium, and calcium is necessary for infants, you should not get carried away with semolina porridge. Even if the child tolerates it well, children can be fed semolina no more than once every week and a half.

Watch a short video by the famous doctor Komarovsky about semolina porridge.

For children over one year old, semolina porridge is a valuable food product, but it should be given in limited quantities until the age of 3 years.

At the same time, semolina added to infant formula promotes rapid weight gain, so pediatricians often recommend semolina for infants after 8 months if they are underweight.

Since infants cannot be given whole cow's milk, the recipe for semolina porridge should include water (1 to 1).

Complementary feeding should be started with a teaspoon, and then given regular mixtures, gradually increasing the amount of complementary feeding in the absence of a negative reaction to the product. Over time, one feeding can be completely replaced with porridge, and, by diversifying the menu, the mixture can be completely abandoned. If your baby doesn’t like the dish the first time, don’t rush to add sugar—children’s intestines also don’t digest carbohydrates well.

If a child develops a rash or other signs of an allergy after introducing complementary foods, the product should be excluded, and in the case of semolina, the baby should be checked for gluten tolerance.

How to cook delicious semolina porridge for your baby

Every mother and even many fathers know the recipe for semolina porridge, but not everyone knows how to cook porridge so that the baby likes it. Some adults remember with a shudder the semolina porridge of their childhood - the thick and frozen mass (especially if the porridge is cooked in water) or the foam found in the liquid porridge does not make these parents want to cook semolina for themselves or their children. But the secret of preparing porridge with a uniform consistency is very simple, so everyone can learn how to cook sweet semolina porridge without lumps.

Any recipe allows you to cook porridge without lumps if:

1. add semolina gradually
2. Immediately stir the cereal in boiling water or milk

If you find it difficult to pour the cereal from a spoon, you can use a paper funnel bag - this way the cereal will fall into the pan in a thin stream.

Recipe for semolina porridge for babies

Porridge cooked with milk will be more satisfying and tasty, but the recipe for a dish for infants is different from the recipe for porridge that is cooked for children after one year. For one serving for a baby you will need:

• 100 ml milk and water;
• 2 teaspoons semolina;
• one teaspoon of sugar.

Water is poured into the pan and brought to a boil, and then the semolina is poured in with constant stirring. You need to cook the semolina in water for about 10 minutes (without stopping stirring, otherwise the cereal will gather in lumps), and then add milk, add sugar and bring the porridge to a boil. Semolina porridge for infants should be liquid (sometimes called 5%), since it is easier for a child of the first year of life to digest such food.

Liquid porridge can be poured into a feeding bottle.

1. Children over one year old can cook porridge with a large amount of semolina. The cooking recipe does not change, only the proportions change.
2. Add a tablespoon of semolina to ½ cup of water
3. Cook the cereal over low heat with constant stirring for 20 minutes.
4. Then sugar and hot milk are added
5. The porridge is brought to a boil and removed from the heat