Messy Moments: Building Confidence Through Self-Feeding with CERELAC®
At 12 months, your little bulilit isn’t just eating — they’re discovering. Every handful of food, every sticky finger, every piece they drop on the floor is part of learning how to move, think, feel, and grow.
CERELAC® makes these messy mealtimes meaningful by serving as your toddler’s safe, familiar, and nourishing base for exploring textures, practicing independence, and building confidence — all while getting BIG Sustansya and yummy taste.
The Power of Letting Baby Feed Themselves
As your little bulilit explores CERELAC® independently, they’re building skills that last a lifetime — from coordination and confidence to curiosity at mealtime.
- Fine motor skills: developed as your little bulilit grasps, scoops, and picks during CERELAC® mealtimes.
- Hand-eye coordination: practiced when aiming spoons or reaching for CERELAC® pieces and bites.
- Confidence: built through exploring different CERELAC® textures and making their own little choices at the table.
These small but powerful steps also set the stage for healthy eating habits and positive mealtime memories.
Why Messy = Meaningful
Mess isn’t a problem — it’s exploration. And with gentle CERELAC® textures, your toddler learns through every sensory moment:
- Dropping pieces = learning cause and effect
- Smearing = discovering textures and consistency
- Playing with their CERELAC® bites = building curiosity and control
By embracing these messy CERELAC® moments, you help your little bulilit feel safe, curious, and in charge of their food journey.
Nutrient Focus: Why Iron Matters Now
At around 12 months, your baby’s natural iron stores begin to drop — and iron-rich meals like CERELAC® help support their daily nutritional needs.
Iron supports:
- Brain development and focus
- Energy and immunity
- Steady growth for active toddlers
The good news? Even self-feeding meals can be packed with BIG Sustansya when you serve the right textures and ingredients.
Confidence-Boosting Recipes to Try
Here are two iron-rich options that make self-feeding fun:
- Soft-baked and perfectly sized for little hands
- Playful shape + iron-rich twist
CERELAC® Wheat Banana & Milk (No Added Sugar)
- Gentle flavor and yummy taste
- Rich in iron, perfect as a breakfast bowl or snack
Pro tip: Pair with fruit or soft veggie sticks for extra variety and color. CERELAC® Infant Cereals are also available in yummy flavors like Wheat Banana & Milk, Rice & Soya, Mixed Fruits & Soya, and Mixed Vegetables & Soya—each packed with BIG Sustansya to support your little bulilit’s growth.
Supporting Baby Through the Mess
Make CERELAC® mealtimes fun, calm, and exploration-friendly:
- Set an easy-to-clean CERELAC® meal space
- Use a bib or washable clothing for carefree play
- Give plenty of unhurried time to let your bulilit explore CERELAC® textures
- Offer encouragement, not pressure — so they associate CERELAC® mealtimes with confidence and joy
Your calm support helps your baby feel safe while learning at their own pace.
Final Thoughts
Self-feeding is about more than food, it’s about freedom, growth, and self-trust.
By welcoming the mess, you’re giving your toddler the confidence to explore, learn, and thrive. And with iron-rich recipes like CERELAC® Donuts and CERELAC® Wheat Banana & Milk, every bite delivers BIG Sustansya and yummy taste for your little bulilit’s milestones.
✨ Kaya naman ang little bulilit na #LakingCerelac ay may cereLAKI, cereLAKAS at cereLISTO, with proper diet and exercise.
Ang little bulilit na laki sa BIG Sustansya, laking Cerelac yan!
