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

May 26, 2026
2 mins

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 bowls 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 bowls a day can help meet nutritional needs alongside other home made foods and breastmilk.

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