Rice is a staple in many cultures and is often affordable and convenient. Rice cereal is safe to consume during the early stages of introducing solid food as part of a varied, healthy diet. Since rice has a higher risk of arsenic contamination than other grains, it is important to ensure it is not the only food your baby is eating. When starting solids, infants are generally consuming less than 3 tablespoons per day. Having a variety of foods from various sources and manufacturers ensures that even if a single ingredient is higher in toxic metals, that single ingredient will not be high in your child’s diet.