Earth's Best Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal Cereal

45% daily value of iron for infants. No GEI. Grown without potentially harmful pesticides or herbicides. For babies ready to move beyond rice cereal. Easily digestible. Iron fortified. No genetically engineered ingredients. USDA organic. The Earth's best way to grow. All babies begin life 100% pure - feed them accordingly. - From the first spoonful on, you can be sure your baby's rapidly developing little body is getting only pure, healthy, organic nutrition. We take extra steps with our cereal and all our baby foods. Organic certified grown without potentially harmful pesticides or herbicides. 45% daily value of iron for infants. Unsalted & unsweetened. 25% of the daily value for six B vitamins. Only whole grain. Made with no genetically engineered ingredients. Never any artificial colors or preservatives. Organic & made with no genetically engineered ingredients. - The long term effects of potentially pesticide residues are not fully understood, but we do know that the risks are real, especially for infants and children. That's why Earth's Best Organic brings you only organic foods grown without potentially harmful pesticides or herbicides. Earth's Best Organic is also never made with genetically engineered ingredients. We fortify our cereals with key nutrients including iron, zinc & B vitamins. 25% of the daily value for 6 B-complex vitamins that help support a healthy immune and nervous system to help your baby convert food into energy to power their day! Zinc is an important mineral for infants, as it plays a key role during this time of rapid growth and development, as well as cell repair and immune function. Pediatricians recommend the introduction of iron rich foods, including fortified cereals, to help maintain adequate iron levels for both breast fed and formula fed infants (American Academy of Pediatrics: Clinical Report Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency anemia in Infants and Young Children (0-3 Years of Age). Pediatrics 2010: 125 (5).) Whole grain natural goodness. - Unlike processed grains, whole grains are not stripped of nutrients, giving your baby more naturally occurring vitamins and minerals in a gentle, digestible cereal. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI).

Instructions: Simply Mix & Serve: 1. Pour desired amount of cereal in a bowl. 2. Stir in liquid (breast milk, formula or water). 3. Mix to desired consistency. 4. Serve as is or warm. 5. Discard any remaining cereal from feeding. For Baby's First Feeding: Mix 1 tablespoon of dry cereal with 3-4 tablespoons of breast milk or formula. Increase liquid to reach desired consistency. Gradually increase serving amount over next several feedings. Microwave Guidelines: 1. Heat liquid of choice (Note: Breast milk should not be microwaved as it breaks down its composition) on medium (50%) power for 15 to 30 seconds. 2. Pour and Mix heated liquid thoroughly with cereal to even out temperature. 3. Test temperature before serving. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 30 days of opening.

Ingredients Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour, Vitamins & Minerals (Calcium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Folic Acid, Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Zinc Oxide, Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12], Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6]), Alpha Amylase (Enzyme).