OK to give 8mo normal wholegrain rice or should I stick to baby rice?

[mumtojohn]

You seem to hear about baby rice only in the context of stage one weaning, but I want to give my baby my veggie chilli and rice and wonder whether to stick to baby rice or to give him adult rice instead now he is a bit older. Or is it just the same (baby rice just being more mashed up)? Thanks if you can help!

Adult rice should be fine

I wouldn'tgive braown rice as a rule, but a one off should be fine

Thanks both. Out of interest colditz, why would you not give brown rice? I happy to continue with baby rice if it is the better option for the little one.

I think non-wholemeal foods are recommended for younger children:

www.eatwell.gov.uk/agesandstages/baby/weaning/drinkscc/milk/

"Don?t give your baby high-fibre versions of foods, especially those with added bran. It stops babies from absorbing important minerals such as calcium and iron. It?s better not to give your baby brown rice, wholemeal pasta or bran-enriched breakfast cereals until they are older, although you can give some brown bread."

i.e. white rice considered suitable for an 8 month old.

Thanks MiniMarmite. I will stick to baby rice.

dont need to use baby rice, just use normal white rice (as opposed to the wholemeal rice)

Oh I see! I just re-read all this and yes, MiniMarmite clearly saying white (adult) rice is OK. Thanks all.

just make sure if you reheat you reheat to piping hot then allow to cool - even adults get food poisoning from rice not reheated properly

At 8mo, bar the obvious like honey and salt, your baby can eat whatever you eat but wholegrains/fibre rich foods not recommended. Perhaps use your leftover baby rice to hang any wallpaper you have lying about the place.