The government advice is not to introduce solids before 6 months but some babies may need something more than milk before then. See our 4-6 month old page for tips on beginning weaning and here are some delicious first taste recipes to try out on your hungry little one.
And why not submit a recipe of your own?
(Will probably do 2/3 small meals) One small ripe banana chopped One small ripe peach pealed and chopped Tspn of apple juice Heat all the ingre... more
One apple and one medium parsnip Peel and slice the parsnip. Peel, core and chop the apple. Boil both until soft and puree together. ... more
For easy puree, use avocado, banana or papaya – pick very soft ripe ones Peal, de-stone/de-seed and cut into chunks Mash with a fork and add som... more
1 large parsnip 1 medium sweet potato half a small butternut squash 3 small carrots Peal and cut all the vegetables Add to pan of boiling water... more
Orange vegetables are loved by babies as they’re sweet.The process of pureeing them is the same for each one. Carrot puree Peal and cut 3 large ... more
1 braeburn apple and 2 large carrots Peal and core the apple and chop Peal and top and tail the carrots, chop. Add all to pan and pour over boiling... more
This is a good puree to start with and you can mix it with some baby rice and milk. Peal, core and quarter three conference pears (or other type of... more
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