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Table Talk: Growing Mealtime Skills at the Family Table with CERELAC®

Jan 27, 2026

3 mins

At 12 months, your little bulilit isn’t just watching anymore — they’re ready to join the table with their very own CERELAC® serving.

Family mealtimes help babies feel included, connected, and confident. And when CERELAC® is part of these shared moments, your bulilit learns routines, social cues, and food exploration through familiar flavors and BIG Sustansya.

Here’s why every seat at the table matters — and how CERELAC® helps make them meaningful.

Why Family Mealtimes Matter

CERELAC® offers more than nourishment. CERELAC® meals help build habits, routines, and meaningful family connections.

When your little bulilit joins CERELAC® mealtime at the table, they get to:

Learn through observation and imitation, including watching family members enjoy CERELAC® together
Strengthen self-feeding and oral motor skills as they explore CERELAC® textures
Build confidence and comfort through familiar CERELAC® flavors and shared routines

Even short, simple meals enjoyed together leave lasting impacts on growth and bonding.

Baby’s Growing Mealtime Skills at 12 Months

By now, many little bulilits can:

Self-feed with hands or beginner utensils

Using CERELAC® as their main meal or snack helps them practice scooping, grasping, and hand-to-mouth coordination.

Sit upright and stay engaged longer

Especially during comforting, familiar CERELAC® mealtimes.

Communicate preferences

Through gestures, sounds, or pointing — even pointing to their favorite CERELAC® flavor.

Having their own CERELAC® serving, with their own plate and spoon, gives little bulilits a fun way to feel part of the family table while exploring at their own pace.

Nutrient Focus: Why Iron Still Matters

At this age, babies are growing fast — and their higher iron needs are supported by every bowl of CERELAC®, made with important nutrients for healthy development.

Iron supports:

Brain development for learning and memory
Energy for play and discovery
Immune strength to help fight illness

That’s why iron-rich foods remain a BIG Sustansya essential in family meals.

Family-Friendly, Baby-Led Recipes to Try

Here are two delicious CERELAC® recipes perfect for family sharing — made with the same BIG Sustansya and comforting taste your little bulilit loves.

Yummy Miswa
A soft, iron-rich noodle dish for everyone—set aside a baby portion in bite-sized or spoon-friendly form.

CERELAC® Wheat Banana & Milk (No Added Sugar)
Serve as a smooth cereal or mix into family-friendly baked snacks. Rich in iron, versatile, and full of yummy taste.

Pro tip: Make a CERELAC® version of the family meal so your little bulilit feels included and capable at the table.

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.

Making Baby Part of the Table Routine — with CERELAC®

Help your baby feel part of the family by:

Giving them their own CERELAC® space at the table
Using baby-safe plates and utensils for independence
Letting them try safe versions of family dishes with CERELAC® twists
Celebrating effort — even if they only poke or squish their CERELAC®

Every clap, smile, or messy bite builds confidence and connection.

Final Thoughts

Bringing your little bulilit to the table is about more than food—it’s about connection, routine, and shared joy.

With iron-rich options like CERELAC® Wheat Banana & Milk and familiar meals like Yummy Miswa, every bite becomes part of a memory.

Keep it relaxed, fun, and inclusive, because family mealtimes are where milestones are made.

✨ 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!