Have you tried to prepare homemade porridge for your baby, from the beginning, choosing each ingredient? It takes a little more time than buying one, for sure. But it could be a good idea to try different tastes and textures and it may be cost saving. Porridge has no big secret: in most cases, it is simply a mixture of cereal, fruit and milk. Here you have some ideas, but remember to: Always follow the recommendations of the pediatrician and the team of health professionals assisting your baby, namely concerning the age to start dietary diversification, the type of foods, and the sequence of introduction of foods in the diet. Author: Marta Magalhães Meet the nutrition clinical team from Hospital da Luz network