Babies can typically have Cheerios around 8 to 9 months old , but there are important developmental milestones they should reach first:
- They should be able to sit up unsupported, usually around 7 months.
- They should have developed the "pincer grasp" to pick up small pieces of food between their thumb and index finger, usually around 9 months.
- They should have started eating other solid foods before Cheerios.
Cheerios are considered a good finger food because they soften easily in a baby's mouth and do not require teeth to chew. However, babies should be able to bring the cereal to their mouth independently and have some experience with other soft solid foods to reduce choking risk. In summary, Cheerios are generally safe for babies starting at about 8 to 9 months, once they can sit up, have developed fine motor skills to pick them up, and have had some solid food experience.
