Vegetables -- what’s not to love? Veggies are generally low in fat and calories but are packed full of vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants. Your baby needs all the nutrition vegetables have to offer -- use the vegetable puree recipes below to make sure she gets it! For information on when to introduce specific fruits into your baby's diet, along with serving sizes, visit our solid food charts. For information on whether or not you should invest in organic veggies, visit
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How To Make Homemade Baby Food: Fruits
Few things taste better than fresh fruit. Sure, chocolate is divine, but a fresh, juicy strawberry? Heavenly! And we bet your baby agrees. She’s bound to love the natural sweetness of fruit, and you’re bound to love the loads of vitamins and minerals that fresh fruit provides. One of the best ways to ensure that your baby is getting plenty of fresh fruit in her diet is to make some fruit purees yourself. Use the recipes below to get started. For information on when to introduce specific
How To Puree Or Mash Your Homemade Baby Food
Once you’ve baked, roasted, boiled, or steamed food for your baby, you’ll need to make it a little more “baby-friendly” by pureeing (or mashing) it. Remember, your baby’s age will determine the consistency of the food he eats: younger babies need smooth, runny purees, while older babies can handle lumpy, mashed mixtures. Use the tips and techniques below to puree or mash your homemade baby food: 4-6 Months (“Stage 1” food): Babies this age need smooth, runny purees. Tools to use: A
