The 4 Best Nutritious Organic Baby Cereal

We value nutrition in our household. We go through great lengths to ensure that whatever we eat is going to be safe and healthy. It is going to be extra important now that we are welcoming a new one into our house. If we take care of our own diets so rigorously then you bet that we are also going to hold whatever we feed our baby to the same standard. It was this research that inspired our article for the best organic baby food products. You should check out that article if you are not familiar with baby food stages and want to get a general lay of the land when it comes to this topic. Today we are going to pick one such food and delve deeper into the options on Amazon. 

Cereal is one of the most basic foods that one consumes growing up. Childhoods are defined by watching cartoons and eating cereal in front of the TV. Even we help ourselves to a bowl of cereal for dinner if we are feeling especially lazy after a rough day. Baby cereal is different though. It is not going to be packed with the mountains of sugar that are the norm for the cereal for young children. It is also going to be soft to be easy to eat and also digest. Another point to note is that the cereal that we recommend today is Stage 1 baby food. That means your baby should be at least 4 months old to start with these. That is because the baby develops the skill to ingest solid food only after it has reached the age of 4 months.

Gerber Baby Cereal Organic Rice Cereal, 8 Ounces

Gerber Baby is an old and established brand that has been operational for almost 100 years. It is synonymous with baby food in many ways. The company claims that Gerber Cereal is the #1 pediatrician recommended brand for infant cereals among pediatricians who recommend infant cereal and we definitely believe them! Longevity like them only comes through consistent quality. This organic single grain rice cereal features Vitamins C, E, Zinc & 6 B vitamins for healthy development, plus calcium for healthy bones & teeth. There are no artificial colors or flavors added. Only 2 servings of this cereal are going to meet 90% of your baby’s daily iron needs.

This one comes in the flavors of rice, oatmeal and banana, organic oatmeal, and oatmeal millet quinoa. This one is very affordable and has great ratings on Amazon. The company even runs Dotti, a 24/7 text message service that answers parents’ questions about baby nutrition, lactation, and sleep. Apart from buying a good product, we like to support companies that are really dedicated to their respective industry. Gerber Baby, through initiatives like Dotti, definitely fits the bill.

WutsupBaby 8x Organic Quinoa Infant & Baby Cereal Travel Packs

This one has an interesting pitch that we just can’t ignore. The company claims that the product has a nutritional profile that is closest to breast milk. It contains every nourishing amino acid babies need plus omega 3, 6, 9 for eye & brain development, pre-biotics & fiber to aid in digestion plus protein, iron, magnesium, vitamin E, and B2. That is an impressive claim and nutrient list to be sure. The quinoa infant cereal is also 100% free of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, and soy. It has also been made free from preservatives, artificial flavors & GMOs.

The genius of this product doesn’t stop there. You can mix it with breast milk or water for Stage 1 infant food and can even add it to mashed fruits and veggies to add more nutrition to stage 2 food and beyond. It comes in the flavors of Apple and Banana, Carrot, Kale and Sweet Potato, Beet, and the Original flavor. The product has been made completely in the United States.

Happy Baby Organic Clearly Crafted Cereal Whole Grains Oats & Quinoa

This cereal has been made with organic oats, quinoa, Vitamin C & iron that helps support brain development. The product has no known allergens, is non-GMO, and makes up 17% DV protein requirement and 45% DV iron requirement. It comes in a resealable pouch that makes it easy to store and carry with you when traveling. It comes in two flavors of Oatmeal and Oats and Quinoa. The product is Amazon’s Choice for the excellent value it offers and high ratings.

Earth’s Best Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal and Multi-grain Cereal

This cereal is a little on the expensive side but the formulation makes it worth it in our opinion. It has been made from whole grains. Since the grains have not been processed, the nutrients are preserved. The product contains 25% of the daily value for 6 B-complex vitamins that help support a healthy immune and nervous system.  There is no added salt, sugar, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or modified food starch. It is Kosher certified. The cereal has been certified USDA organic which means there are no growth hormones, antibiotics, steroids, or potentially harmful pesticides or herbicides used in making this cereal. There are no genetically engineered ingredients used either. The company behind this one, The Hain Celestial Group, is proud of the fact and even encourages the users to call them to know their policy regarding genetically engineered ingredients.

So those were our choices for the best organic baby cereal on Amazon. We wouldn’t want anything but the best for our precious little one and you shouldn’t settle for anything else too. Parenting is a huge responsibility and we aim to our best to live up to it. After all, it is not just about us but also the health and future life of our young one that is at stake. It is not too difficult to make the correct choice when you remind yourself of the consequences of making the wrong one. We will be here to guide you to the best of our ability. Follow this blog and let us go through this wonderful experience together.

Love,

Scooch and Steve