1. It’s high in iron for brain health
Baby’s brain and nervous system need iron to work properly.
To send signals from the brain all over the body, and react and respond to surroundings after the brain processes them, the nerve cells require iron.
This means baby needs iron for:
- Learning
- Developing motor skills
- Social-emotional growth
- Language development
- Overall brain performance and functioning
And baby’s experiencing lots of brain growth and development, at a rapid pace.
Fortunately, oatmeal’s high in iron, so feeding baby oatmeal is an easy way to promote a healthy brain.
It’s even better if you choose an oatmeal that’s fortified with added iron.
2. It has the power of mighty magnesium
Magnesium is another powerful mineral that oatmeal is rich in. It helps with many essential functions in baby’s body:
- Strengthens baby’s bone health by activating Vitamin D and calcium
- Works with calcium to keep muscles healthy
- Promotes a healthy heart
- Supports the immune system when it’s fighting illness
- Can even promote healthy sleep