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Best Baby Foods
CarrotsBabies love carrots, which are full of beta carotene that
helps keep growing eyes healthy.
BananasBananas don't keep well, so we recommend cutting off just
the amount of fruit baby will eat prior to peeling. Store remaining
unpeeled banana in a covered container, and serve it at the next
meal.
Green PeasPeas may thicken slightly and stick together after
they're refrigerated. To loosen them, stir in a small amount of
water, formula, or breast milk when reheating.
AvocadoAvocados are a great portable option for baby when dining
out. Use a dinner knife to halve an avocado, reserve one half in a
plastic bag, and serve the remaining half to baby. Ripe avocados
are usually soft enough to scoop out each bite and serve to baby
using the skin as the serving bowl.
Butternut Squash
Babies usually love acorn and butternut squash because of their
naturally sweet flavor and smooth, velvety consistency. Follow the
same directions to make acorn squash.
Green BeansGreen beans are very fibrous, which makes it hard to
get a smooth consistency. Straining after pureeing will help remove
any stringy pieces. Try using frozen green beans if fresh are not
in season.
Sweet Potatoes
Baking the sweet potato caramelizes the natural sugars in the
potato giving it a rich, sweet flavor. You can also steam the cubed
peeled sweet potato in a steamer basket for 20 to 25 minutes or
until very tender.
BroccoliBoth the broccoli stalk and florets are a great source
of vitamins for baby. In some babies, broccoli can contribute to
gas. If this happens, wait a few weeks, and then reintroduce
broccoli.
Beets
The bright-red color of beets is appealing to babies, but be
careful since this vegetable easily stains clothes. If you notice
that subsequent diapers take on a reddish tint, dont be alarmed;
its normal for babies who eat beets.
Yellow Squash
Summer squash have a high water content, so you usually dont
need to add extra liquid to thin the purees. The higher water
content, though, means yellow squash and zucchini dont freeze as
well as other purees.
Zucchini
Just like yellow squash, zucchini doesn't freeze well. Make it
in smaller batches to avoid having too much left over.
Asparagus
This nutrient-rich vegetable is a great green to introduce. Its
common for babys urine to take on a strong odor after eating
asparagus, so dont be alarmed.
ApplesChoose Gala, Golden Delicious, Rome, or Pink Lady apples
for this puree. They are sweeter and less acidic than other apples
such as Granny Smiths.
PlumsThis sweet and juicy fruit is a great staple to mix with
other purees when you start expanding babys menu.
PearsBe sure to peel and cut the pears just before you cook them
so they wont have time to turn brown.
PeachesVery ripe peaches that are soft, sweet, and juicy dont
need to be steamed, and you may be able to puree them with just a
fork or potato masher.
Kiwifruit
Babies love the bright green color of kiwis. Since kiwifruit is
so soft and easy to puree, its a great fruit to serve when youre in
a hurry or on the go. Kiwifruit can be slightly acidic, so try
stirring it into pureed banana the first time you feed it to
baby.
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