How to Prepare Nestle CERELAC and How much to feed
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How to Prepare Nestlé CERELAC & How much to feed

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How to Prepare Nestlé CERELAC & How much to feed

May 26, 2026
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Find the full preparation guide and suggested feed quantity for Nestlé CERELAC here.

At-a-glance
  • Nestlé CERELAC should be offered in quantities suitable for your baby’s appetite and routine
  • Offering up to 2 serves a day of Nestlé CERELAC can help meet nutritional needs alongside other home-made foods and breastmilk

How to Prepare Nestlé CERELAC

  1. Wash and dry your hands before preparing the baby’s food. Make sure all utensils are thoroughly clean.
  2. Boil clean drinking water for 5 minutes. Allow to cool until lukewarm. Measure the quantity of water as mentioned below and pour it into the baby’s bowl.
  3. Add the number of scoops of Nestlé CERELAC as mentioned in the table below.
  4. Stir until the cereal is smooth. Once the pap is mixed properly, hold for 2 minutes and feed immediately using a clean spoon. Discard the unused feed.

     

Age

Scoops per Feed

Water

6–12 months4 level scoops (33g)100ml  (½ cup)
12–24 months6 level scoops (50g)150ml  (¾ cup)


Note : Feed only to a seated and supervised child
1 level scoop = 8.3g

How much Nestlé CERELAC is right for my baby?

Nestlé CERELAC can be offered in quantities suitable for your baby's appetite and routine.

Recommended Feeding Quantity

  • CERELAC 6 month to 12 months:
    Mix 33 g (4 level scoops) with 100 ml water
  • CERELAC 12 to 24 months:
    Mix 50 g (6 level scoops) with 150 ml water

Offering up to 2 serves a day can help meet nutritional needs alongside other home made foods and breastmilk.

To know what nutrients your baby gets from every serves, visit Ingredients & Benefits