I think they're the same thing. But it's pretty gross stuff that rice cereal. Have you looked into Baby Led Solids at all?
Yup, agree with Heaven and Audax. Your baby can have what you have and you don't need to worry about that rice cereal muck. I always go with the thought "if I wouldn't eat it then there is no way I'm giving it to my baby" and I certainly wouldn't be passing any rice cereal past my lips!

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