Gerber Infant Cereal Displacement Values
Note: Displacement factor was determined as volume of prepared GERBER GOOD START GENTLE Infant Formula displaced (mL) per gram of Gerber Infant Cereal listed below.
Last Updated: December 2016
| Cereal | Displacement FActor (mL/g) | Displacement Factor (mL/teaspoon | Displacement Factor (ml/tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Rice Cereal | 1.002 | 1.25 | 3.76 |
| Gerber Oatmeal Cereal | 0.8016 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
As per the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines, excessive energy intake may occur with long-term use of feedings thickened with infant cereal. To this point, it is important to realize that thickening a 20-kcal/oz infant formula with 1 tablespoon of rice cereal per ounce increases the energy density to 34 kcal/oz.
