CERELAC is the #1 infant cereal brand in Australia^^ and has been crafted for babies since 1867.
CERELAC is made with wholesome natural grains, sourced from selected farmers. All products go through extensive quality checks to ensure the highest standards for babies.
CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and help brain and cognitive development. Enjoy CERELAC as part of a varied diet.
CERELAC is iron fortified, with each serve contributing on average 50% of recommended daily intake of iron for babies (aged 4-12 months). Enjoy CERELAC as part of a varied diet.
CERELAC is the only infant cereal brand with probiotics, containing Bifidus BL, a probiotic similar to those found in the digestive system of breastfed babies.
CERELAC Baby Rice:
Australian guidelines support the introduction of iron-rich foods, such as fortified infant cereals, as ideal first foods. Nestlé CERELAC Baby Rice contains single grains and is rich in iron, containing on average 50% of the RDI* per serve. When prepared, it has a smooth texture ideal for babies from 4 months. CERELAC also contains probiotic Bifidus BL, and can be easily mixed with a teaspoon of your baby’s favourite vegetable or fruit puree for a tasty variation. CERELAC Baby Rice is not recommended for infants under 4 months of age.
*Recommended dietary intake for infants up to 6 months
Instructions for Use:
Wash your hands before preparing your baby’s food. Make sure all utensils (spoon, bowl) are thoroughly clean. Boil clean drinking water for 5 minutes. Allow to cool. Measure 60mL and pour lukewarm water^ into your baby’s bowl. Add 15g of CERELAC approx. 1.5 AU tablespoons. Stir until the cereal is a smooth consistency and feed immediately using a clean spoon. Discard any uneaten portion.
^ Water can be substituted with baby’s usual milk if desired. When prepared with breast milk, it may become more watery. Reduce quantity of breast milk added to achieve desired consistency. Extra nutrients will be provided if made up with breast milk or infant formula.
For the CERELAC Infant Cereals review campaign, we asked Australian parents with children between 4-12 months who have started on solids to trial the CERELAC range from home. Parents were then asked to come back to this page to share their thoughts and opinions with us. We’re excited to see what our MoM Members think.
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My LO when she 1st started on food loved this. As she got a bit older i started to add fruit to give her some more texture and flavour so its still one of her favourite breakfasts.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Easy to make up and baby ate it with no refusal - always a win! We would normally make our own from scratch but would be handy to have some of this on hand for emergencies.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
This is the first time using this product and all I’ve got to say is that it is so convenient for the mornings. My son absolutely loved it which I was very surprised with. I would definitely recommend this for when you are starting your baby on solids!!
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My 6 month old son absolutely loved this! I mixed it as per the instructions and I also made it with some pureed fruit put through and he ate it up every time! Will definitely be buying again, it is a great food for little ones. Just a great product for babies.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Cerelac has a good texture, smooth and not too gluggy. Max seemed to like the taste and we tasted it make sure. Max ate hungrily then stopped when he was filled. Easy to prepare and no nasties in it.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My nephew loved this cereal and took to it easily. His appetite has increased and it’s so good to see him love having breakfast. His mum adds some fruit purée to this cereal as well. It is easy to find in the shop aisle and is fairly priced. Happily recommend this other mums out there fir them to try with their babies.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Bub absolutely loves the Cerelac Baby Rice food! Gobbled it up did not fuss about. I love that it's not only enjoyable to bub, but full of iron and probiotics!! WIN WIN!
Have told a few of my mum friends about it and look forward to trying the other products and flavours in the Cerelac range!
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
I have used cerelac with my first born child and now with second i used it again. She loved it. Very easy to prepare and taste nice. You can do variations too by adding mashed banana and other fruits for the little ones to try. I’m very satisfied with it
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Our bubba loves his food and he also loved this rice cereal. It was very easy and fast to make up. We would recommend for mums to feed this fabulous nutritious and convenient product to your babies as they will love it too.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Cerelac baby rice is definitely very convenient and easy to use and make for your little ones as they start their journey of starting solid foods. My sons both loved it and had no hesitation in trying it. Also very assuring that your little one is getting the nutrition and iron they need at this stage. I would more than recommend this to other friends and parents to try.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My LO loved this as his first food, he ate it regularly as breakfast - it was so quick and easy to make and as he got older it became more textured.. we did BLW so it was nice for him to have some sort of soft food too, I knew he was eating something well.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Initially my son didn’t like the “little bits” in it. But has gotten use to it and loves it. He will often go to the cupboard in the afternoon and bring the box to me. So I’ll wip up a small bowl for a treat snack.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Great easy way to start your bub on solids. In easy to use convenient packaging. The rice cereal can be made up with cooled boiled water, formula and you can add some purees such as apple or pears to sweeten it. You could even add some sweet potato for a different flavour or texture. It is a super affordable product and is enjoyed by my baby.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My daughter really liked eating this at 9 months but around 13 months she stopped eating it. I would highly recommend it for baby ages. She usually likes plain food but didn't like anything mushy after a while. It must have been the texture. I will be using this for my baby on the way.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
I tried Cerelac Baby Rice cereal on all 3 of my children. Honestly at the start it didn't get taken well by them they had to get used to it. After awhile 2 of my children loved it mixed with fruit puree. My daughter however never took to the taste of it unfortunately, but I would recommend this product as its great for baby, its cheap to buy and great nutrition for them.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My LO when she 1st started on food loved this. As she got a bit older i started to add fruit to give her some more texture and flavour so its still one of her favourite breakfasts.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Easy to use and worked perfectly to fill my little ones belly. Would go down a treat with some banana mashed in, otherwise it would be too bland for my picky eater.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My daughter absolutely loved this cerelac she was going crazy for more I had to put the plate in front of her mouth to feed her faster and then she went for a second plate. She hasn't stopped eating it since I got the opportunity to trial this out!! Thank you Mouths of Mums for the great trial. It's definitely a win win in my house hold and I guarantee you it will be a win in other households as well.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
Easy to make up and baby ate it with no refusal - always a win! We would normally make our own from scratch but would be handy to have some of this on hand for emergencies.
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
My baby absolutely loved this! Perfect for a transition solid between breast milk and food for little bubs. Love that I can mix my breastmilk in with it for bub & that it’s nutritional and packed with iron which is just what little ones need! Thank you Cerelac
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
The baby rice was absolutely yummy.My baby loved the texture and taste :) Will def buy again.It is reasonably priced and is a definite must buy for babies 4 months or older
CERELAC was convenient & easy to use
CERELAC was easily accepted by my child
I would recommend CERELAC to other parents and carers
I trust that CERELAC is packed with iron to support immune system function and helps brain and cognitive development as part of a varied diet
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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Plain or with fruit
1:29 pm
Easy no fuss
4:04 pm
So Convenient for Breakfast
3:34 pm
Great product and brand
8:34 pm
good texture taste
1:56 pm
Tasty quick breakfast
9:31 am
Great iron-rich baby food!
Have told a few of my mum friends about it and look forward to trying the other products and flavours in the Cerelac range!
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My daughter loved it
5:13 pm
Celerac Baby Rice is a winner in our house !
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Cerelac Baby Rice
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Convenient First Food
8:07 am
Easy breakfast
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Good start for a bub
10:07 pm
Really good for my baby
5:36 pm
Excellent source of nutrition for young ones.
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Plain or with fruit
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Recommended baby food
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My daughter Just loved it
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Great with banana!
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Win win
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Easy no fuss
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baby rice
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A quick convinient pack of baby first food
However my daughter does not really like rice cereal so it was not a big hit for her. Overall its still a good product.
Would be great if there is small sachet - 1 portion size for travels
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Easy to make and Bub loved
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Loved it!
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Can’t go wrong
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Bubs loved it!
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Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
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My baby loved it
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Yummy baby food
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