As your baby grows, you eventually have to transition them into eating solids and other liquids. Though you already know that it’s an essential and inevitable step, it can still be an emotional process. After all, breastfeeding is a natural method of bonding for mothers and their babies. Kids Health notes how infants respond significantly to the…
By Louise Palmer Masterton, Stem & Glory My two children (now teenagers) were weaned on pureed banana and avocado. Try it. One banana, half an avocado – blend with some water to get a thick cream. It’s vegan and really delicious. My children loved it and we did too – my husband and I used…
Carrot, red lentil and garam masala purée With thanks to Organix This Carrot, red lentil and garam masala purée is a more filling meal for your little ones, as the lentils provide lots of healthy protein. The garam masala adds spice without heat so is a great way to introduce your baby to new flavours.…
Porridge with fruity compote With thanks to Organix A thoroughly fruity breakfast that the whole family can enjoy. Make sure you purée or mash the porridge and compote to the right texture for your little one. For little ones over 6 months this recipe can be served with a dollop of full-fat yoghurt for a…
Butternut Squash & Lentil Purée recipe With thanks to Sally Hall, author of Plant Based Baby This tasty recipe for butternut squash and lentil puree can be made for every stage of weaning. You can include other vegetables too. Ingredients Half a butternut squash 200g cooked green lentils Quarter of a red onion, finely chopped l…
Super Green Purée recipe With thanks to Sally Hall, author of Plant Based Baby One of the best ways to get vitamins into your baby is to offer a good mix of vegetables and fruit and this brightly coloured purée used three great, fresh ingredients. Ingredients Handful of kale leaves Stem of broccoli Piece of…
Butternut squash, pea, broccoli and kale With thanks to Annabel Karmel You can choose how smooth or lumpy to make this yummy butternut squash, pea, broccoli and kale dish depending on where your little one is on their weaning journey. MAKES: 4 PORTIONS Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced 200g butternut squash,…
Spinach, potato, carrot and cheddar mash recipe With thanks to Annabel Karmel This super mash recipe is made from all things good – spinach, potato, carrot and cheddar. Who could ask for more? MAKES: 4 PORTIONS Ingredients 350g potatoes, diced 200g carrots, diced 25g Cheddar cheese, grated 50g spinach 2 tbsp milk 1…
Baby’s first taste blackcurrant puree recipe With thanks to the Blackcurrant Foundation Give your baby their first taste of yummy blackcurrants with this gorgeous blackcurrant puree. Blackcurrants are great for your child’s immunity. The most well-known health benefit of blackcurrants is that they contain large amounts of vitamin C. Did you know, weight for weight, blackcurrants contain…
This recipe from Beaba’s Your Baby’s First Food cookbook is ideal for babies aged from 6-months; after you’ve tried them with green beans and peaches on their own. Ingredients: 1 handful of green beans 1 peach Method: Trim the green beans, wash them and drain. Peel the peach, remove the pit, and cut the…
This is a thick purée that is ideal for spreading on toast or for coating large pieces of cooked pasta with for finger food. Ingredients: 3 rounded tablespoons of dried red lentils. 1 carrot A few sprigs of flat leaf parsley. 3 tablespoons of formula or breast milk Method: Place the lentils in a small…
Ingredients: 2 ripe pears 1 carrot 1 handful of kale leaves 3 tablespoons of breast or formula milk Method: Peel the carrot and pears and chop into large pieces. Add some water to a steamer and place the carrots and pears onto the bottom of the steamer and place the kale on the top. Steam…
Ingredients: 3 apples, 4. Blackberries, 1 tablespoon of oats, 2 tablespoons of breast ribbon formula milk. Method: Peel, core and slice the apples and place in a saucepan with the water, bring this to the boil, reduce the heat add the blackberries and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until soft. Remove the fruit from…
Juicy pink apples combined with the sharp sweetness of our raspberries, and mixed with wholegrain oats to make a smooth, thick puree, perfect as a snack or for breakfast. Make a big batch and mix up the berries and store in the fridge for all the family. For adults top with toasted seeds or ground…
Dr Sophie Niedermaier-Patramani, In-House Paediatrician and Co-Founder of Little Tummy Introducing solids is an exciting time for parents and babies. Babies love to discover new textures and flavours and parents are curious to find out about their little one’s preferences. Unfortunately, parents are (willingly or not) confronted with a vast amount of confusing advice on…
This recipe is great to use once weaning is established by using it as a way to pack out a main meal. Ingredients: 5 mushrooms, peeled and sliced thinly 1/4 packet spinach Butter Method: Gently fry the mushroom slices in butter remembering not to bash them about too much but flipping them over once until…
Once you’ve introduced first tastes and moved onto stage 2 of weaning we’d recommend adding some subtle flavours to the food you give your little one. This could accompany a meat/fish puree if it’s not enough by itself. Ingredients 5 broccoli florets A large handful of peas 2-4 mint leaves, depending on size Method Steam…
Ingredients 1 Sweet potato 1 dessert apple Around 200ml of breast milk or formula Method Cut and peel both the sweet potato and apple. Place them into a small pan with most of the milk or water. Leave some to one side. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to simmer until…
Ingredients 1 tbsp of baby rice 3 tbsp of formula or breast milk 1 quarter of a large banana Make up the baby rice first by putting the powder into a bowl and then mixing in the warmed milk Then add in the banana sliced so that’s it’s easier to mash. Mash with a…
When introducing a new bitter flavour it is always worth combining it with one you know your baby already likes or is comfortable with. It’s amazing how a bit of sweet potato can transform an opinion on broccoli! Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Makes: 3 portions Suitable for freezing Ingredients 1 small…
This is such a simple (and tasty!) recipe– you’re sure to get your weaning journey off to a flying start with this tempting trio of fruits. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 7 minutes Makes: 2 portions Suitable for freezing Ingredients 1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 large peach, peeled, stoned and chopped 75g…
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