Prep warning
Semolina is made from durum wheat, so it contains wheat, one of the major allergens. When introducing it for the first time, offer it on its own and wait a few days before adding another new food, watching for any reaction.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Semolina is milled from durum wheat and makes a smooth, creamy porridge. Whisk it slowly into warm milk or water and cook, stirring, until soft and lump-free, then thin with breast milk or formula to a runny consistency. Let it cool to warm and offer a few spoonfuls. Skip added salt and sugar; mashed fruit adds natural sweetness.
Serve as a smooth, spoonable porridge; no pieces to cut at this stage.
9-12 months
Cook the porridge a little thicker now that your baby manages lumpier textures, and stir in mashed fruit or vegetable. A thicker semolina pudding can also be cut into soft squares your baby can pick up. Keep it salt- and sugar-free.
Spoonable porridge, or a set semolina pudding cut into soft ½-inch squares.
12-18 months
Semolina can become part of family meals as porridge, a soft pudding, or stirred into cooked dishes. Keep the texture soft and moist, mix with fruit or vegetable, and chop any firmer pieces small. Continue to limit salt and sugar.
Serve in a bowl with a spoon, or as a set pudding cut into bite-size soft pieces.
Key nutrients
Allergen information
Wheat is a common allergen. Read Wheat guidance
Common questions
When can my baby eat Semolina?
Most babies can try Semolina from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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