Can I use water for rice cereal? A guide to safe and nutritious feeding
                                
                                
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                                While breast milk or formula provides complete nutrition during a baby's first six months, using water for baby rice cereal is safe for infants ready for solids. It is perfectly acceptable to mix powdered infant cereal with clean, fresh water to create a smooth consistency for spoon-feeding, though it's important to understand the nutritional distinctions compared to mixing with milk.