Introducing solid foods is a crucial step in your baby’s development, allowing them to explore new flavors and textures. Here are some recipe ideas tailored to different ages to support your child in this culinary journey.
For babies aged 4 to 6 months:
- Carrot Purée: Peel and slice carrots, steam until tender, then blend with a bit of the cooking water to achieve a smooth purée.
Apple Compote: Peel, core, and chop apples, cook them by steaming or simmering, then blend until you obtain a homogeneous compote.
For babies aged 6 to 9 months:
- Zucchini and Potato Purée: Peel and chop a zucchini and a potato, steam them, then blend together, adding a drizzle of olive oil for a creamy texture.
Pear and Banana Compote: Peel and chop pears and a banana, steam the pears until tender, then blend them with the raw banana for a sweet and smooth compote.
For babies aged 9 to 12 months:
- Vegetable Rice: Cook rice until very tender. Meanwhile, steam small pieces of various vegetables (carrots, zucchini, peas). Mix the rice with the vegetables and lightly mash with a fork to achieve an appropriate consistency.
Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Purée: Cook red lentils with sweet potato cubes until tender. Blend everything together, adding a bit of the cooking water to achieve a smooth purée.
For babies aged 12 months and older:
- Vegetable Omelette: Beat an egg, add small pieces of cooked vegetables (such as spinach or zucchini), then cook the omelette until fully set. Cut into small pieces suitable for your baby’s chewing ability.
Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce: Cook small pasta shapes (like mini shells) until tender. Prepare a homemade tomato sauce by simmering peeled tomatoes with a bit of onion and herbs, then blend the sauce and mix it with the pasta.
Feel free to adapt the recipes based on your baby’s preferences and tolerances, while gradually introducing new foods to awaken their palate.