- Dec 18, 2022
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Almost every new mother dreads having to decide what to feed her child in the early stages of the baby's development. It is crucial for a baby's healthy growth and early development that they receive all the vital nutrients. Breast milk does an excellent job during the first six months of a baby's life. Breast milk or formula milk offers all the minerals and vitamins your baby requires to grow healthy and strong.
The real battle, however, starts once your child is old enough to take solid food. You may be concerned about feeding kids nutritious meals while also being concerned about the dangers of packaged or processed foods. We have compiled a selection of delicious and simple baby food recipes for 1st stage to allay new moms' worries.
Baby eating and enjoying natural food
Quick And Easy Baby Food Recipes
These recipes are for first-stage baby food, suitable for children aged 4 to 6 months. Additionally, all of these meals are;
Completely homemade
Quick to prepare
Full of nutritional benefits
Perfect for busy moms
What You Will Need?
Making delightful, wholesome food from scratch for your infant may seem intimidating at first. Nonetheless, you'll be thrilled with these first-stage baby food recipes. As your baby is just getting introduced to regular meals the best food to feed them is purees. You won't feel the need to purchase store-bought food when there are so many natural and organic food options available for your growing child.
Food purees recipes are quick and simple to prepare, making them a practical meal option for working mothers. Furthermore, it doesn't call for any specialized equipment or expertise. Everything will be easily accessible in your home, and you will not have to do a lot of dishes.
All you need to get started are;
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Water or milk
Food Blender
Cooking Pot
Steamer pot
Food containers
Bowl and spoon to serve
9 Best Baby Food Puree Recipes
We have prepared the best 9 1st stage baby food puree recipes. Without any further ado, let's get started!
1. Apple Puree
Apple puree
Nutritional Value:
Protein
Carbohydrates
Sugar
Fiber
Directions:
Wash your apple and peel the skin.
Cut apples into cubes.
Cook or steam the cubed apples in a pot or a steamer with 3 tbsp water for 4 to 5 mins.
Once softened, put the apple pieces in a blender and blend with a little water or milk until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
2. Sweet Potato Puree
Nutritional Value:
Potassium
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Protein
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Directions:
Boil or steam the sweet potatoes with a little amount of water.
Once cooked, remove its skin and cut it into cubes.
Put it in a blender and add 2 to 3 tbsp of water/milk/breast milk.
Blend until it's smooth and creamy.
3. Banana Puree
Banana puree
Nutritional Value:
Potassium
Fiber
Iron
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Protein
Directions:
Peel a ripe banana and cut it into small pieces.
You can either blend the banana or mash it manually.
Add water or milk to get a creamy and smooth consistency.
You can also add nutmeg or cinnamon for extra flavor.
4. Carrot Puree
Carrot puree
Nutritional Value:
Potassium
Carbohydrate
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Iron
Magnesium
Calcium
Directions:
Wash and peel your carrots.
Cut them into cubes.
Using a steamer or cooker, cook the carrots with a little water for 4 to 5 mins or until soft.
Once cooked, put them in a blender and add 3 tbsp of water.
Blend until smooth.
5. Papaya Puree
Papaya puree
Nutritional Value:
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B
Fiber
Carbohydrates
Sugar
Directions:
Peel and cut the papaya into cubes.
Make sure you have thoroughly deseeded the papaya.
Put papaya cubes in a blender.
Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water or milk and blend until smooth.
6. Spinach and Peas Puree
Spinach and Peas puree
Nutritional Value:
Potassium
Fiber
Protein
Vitamin C
Iron
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Calcium
Directions:
Thoroughly wash and chop your spinach.
With some water, cook or blanch the spinach and peas for 5 mins.
Put them in a blender along with water and blend until smooth.
You can also add a dash of olive oil while blending.
7. Mango Puree
Mango puree
Nutritional Value:
Potassium
Sugar
Fiber
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Protein
Directions:
Cut fresh or frozen mangoes into cubes.
Put them in a blender and add 2 tbsp of water or milk as required.
Blend until smooth and serve.
8. Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin puree
Nutritional Value:
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Fiber
Directions:
Cut and deseed the pumpkin.
Chop them into pieces.
Either cook them in a steamer or bake them until soft and tender.
Once cooked, peel off the skin.
Put the pumpkin pieces in a blender with little water and nutmeg.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
9. Peach Puree
Peach puree
Nutritional Value:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Sugar
Fiber
Protein
Carbohydrates
Iron
Directions:
Wash the peach and deseed it.
Put it in a steamer or cook with a little water for 5 mins or until tender.
Once softened, peel off the skin and chop it into small cubes.
Put the pieces in a blender and add 2 tbsp of water or milk.
Blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
Tips For Preparing Baby Food
Tips for preparing baby food
1. Freeze For Later
The best thing about food purees is that you can store and freeze them to use, later.
You can freeze your prepared puree in batches in an ice cube tray or any food container.
This way you can feed your baby a homemade meal anytime with convenience.
2. Add Breast Milk For Added Nutrition
While making baby food purees you can use breast milk or any formula milk instead of water.
This will make the whole meal more delicious and nutritious while also making them a lot smoother and creamier.
3. Add Spices For A Kick Of Taste
Your kids also deserve some taste and spices in their life. If you think only vegetable or fruit puree may bore them you can add;
4. Only Use Fresh Products
While making baby food purees, try to pick only fresh fruits and vegetables.
Also, make sure that the product you are choosing is perfectly ripe and does not contain any worms inside them.
Fruits and vegetables that aren’t properly riped may not taste good and will not give a smooth texture.
Thoroughly Clean Everything
Before preparing baby food make sure that everything is thoroughly washed everything should be cleaned properly, from your ingredients to the tools you amusingly.
Do Not Overfeed
Babies have tiny stomachs, only a few bites will be enough to fill them.
Once you realize your baby is full immediately stop feeding them.
Never try to force feed them even a few more bites as it may get hard for their small tummy to digest.
If there’s food left in the bowl you can store it for their next meal.
Always check on the baby's mood and then decide what to feed them.
Conclusion
Mothers get concerned and anxious about the baby food recipes in the initial stages of development and it's normal until you have found a way out. We have listed the preparation and nutrients of 9 1st-stage baby food recipes that are must-try for every mother of a 4-6 months baby. If you're a mother or mother-to-be and have some other delicious puree recipes, share them with us in the comments below!
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