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Which foods should I introduce to my baby?


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There are no hard and fast rules here. All babies are

different, with their own unique likes and dislikes. Just

like you and me!

The information and recipes in this section are meant as a guide -

if your baby doesn't seem to want to try all of these foods justyet, then don't worry. Give it a week or two, then try again. Histastebuds are developing all the time - the meal he adamantlyrefuses today may be his absolute favourite food next week!

NOTE: When introducing any new foods to your 6 to 9 monthbaby, remember to apply the four day rule. And ALWAYScheck with your doctor before giving any new foods to your

baby.

Fruits and vegetables

Once your baby is enjoying pureed fruits and vegetables, (seebaby's first foods recipes), it'stime to take a look at this A to Z of interesting recipes and guidelines for your 6 to 9 month

baby, that incorporate a few new flavours and textures ...

Apple Eggplant/aubergine Peas

Avocado Fruits (mixed) Pineapple

Banana Grapes Plum

Beets (beetroot) Green Beans Potato

Bell peppers Kiwi Sweet potato

Blueberry Mango Tomato

Broccoli Melon Vegetables (mixed)

Butternut squash Papaya Zucchini

Carrot Peach

Cauliflower Pear

Meats

Meat is a good source ofprotein, but at this stage most babies get protein from their milk.The main benefit of introducing meat is for the extra iron that it provides. This is because

babies' stores of iron may begin to deplete between 6-9 months of age. Iron is an essentialpart of the blood stream, carrying oxygen to tissues to provide the energy needed for growth.

Chicken or turkey is the best meat to introduce at first

Avoid processed meats like ham or hot dogs - they can be salty and lack the nutritionalvalue your baby needs.
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Once your 6 to 9 month baby is enjoying chicken or turkey, then try introducing pork, beef orlamb.

Tofu

Nutritious and versatile, tofu is a perfect addition to your homemade baby food and can be

introduced at around 8 months of age.Fish

High inprotein, potassium and vitamins, fish is the perfect "health food" for babies. It alsocontains Omega 3 fatty acids, which lower cholesterol and prevent high blood pressure. (Ofcourse, you don't need to be worrying about that just yet. But remember, the healthy eatinghabits you establish now will last a lifetime!)

Yogurt

Safe from 6 months - try to stick to natural, unsweetened yogurt (here's a recipe to make yourown) and add some fruit to tempt your baby. Don't sweeten yogurt with honey - it is verydangerous to give honey to babies under one year of age (seebaby foods to avoid ).

Cheese

You can safely introduce cheese to your 6 to 9 month baby,but sometimes our children found strong cheeses, likeCheddar, a little too powerful in taste. Cottage cheese is agood alternative and you will come across it in many of therecipes on this site.

Eggs

It is usually safe to introduce mashed egg yolks to your 6 to 9 month baby, but you shoulddiscuss the introduction of whole eggs with your child's doctor. This is because egg whitesare highly allergenic - see ouregg allergy informationpage for more information.

Mashed egg yolk actually makes a great thickenerfor over-runny purees. And there is someevidence that eating egg yolks contributes to the development of your baby's brain. So add alittle to your baby's meals here and there for an extra, nutritional boost!

Legumes

These are foods such as beans, peas and lentils - they arehigh inprotein, vitamins and minerals and a great addition to

baby's diet. But beware! We are all familiar with thediscomfort from wind, a common effect caused by foodssuch as these. Take care not to overfeed your baby from thisfood group!

Should I Puree Or Mash The Food For My 6 to 9 MonthBaby?

At around 7-8 months, your baby may have a tooth or two. This varies a great

deal, though, from child to child - some get their teeth earlier, while othersremain delightfully gummy through most of their first year.
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Once teeth appear, you can try mashing food instead of pureeing it, as your baby should thenbe able to handle soft lumps. But some babies seem to manage quite well by mashing foodwith their gums alone, so it is not absolutely necessary to wait for teeth. We introducedlumpier food to our babies when they were around 7 months old - three had teeth, one didn't,

but they all seemed to cope well.

Introducing lumpy foods

Just remember to watch your baby carefully when you change the texture of his food - as hebecomes accustomed to small, soft lumps, then go from mashing to finely chopping the food.You know what's best for your baby, so take things at his pace, but do try to encouragechewing and don't stick to pureed foods for too long.

Our youngest child was incredibly lazy when it came to chewing! It was very tempting tostick with pureed food, knowing she'd eat it rather than spit out every tiny lump. But we

persisted, and eventually she got the hang of it. So be patient, and keep trying!

How Many Times A Day Should I Give Solid Food To My 6 To 9 Month

Baby?At 6 months, this may only be once or twice a day.

Many parents find that, by 9 months, their babies have settledinto a pattern of having 3 meals a day. But all babies aredifferent and this may not suit your child... so let him guide you- you'll be able to tell when it's time to increase his intake ofsolid foods.

How much should my baby be eating?

Remember, though, that milk is a very important part of your 6 to 9 month baby's diet, andyou shouldn't aim to replace it with solid food at this stage. Try giving your baby half hismilkbefore his solid food and half afterwards. Towards the end of his first year, you mayfind that your baby begins to refuse the second half of his milk. And so this is the time tothink about dropping a feed or two.

Feeding accessories

When Should I Introduce A Cup To My 6 To 9

Month Baby?

You can try introducing a " sippy " cup at about 7

months. We found it hard to find the perfect cup atthis age - the spill-proof varieties seemed to require

quite vigorous sucking and I think our babies were

just too lazy to oblige!

We ended up using a free-flowing spouted cup. Our babycould drink more easily, but babies have a tendency to shakethings up and down - hence we all had a shower everymealtime.

Whichever type you choose, our advice is to STICK TO WATER as a main drink for as long

as you can. If a baby has never had juice, then he won't know what he's missing and he'll beperfectly satisfied with good old water! Once he's tried juice, he'll never look at water in thesame way again. And that's a shame - the benefits of plenty of water are well known to us all!
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When should I give my baby water?

If you really want to give your baby juice, then ONLY give it in a cup, never a bottle.Dentists agree that the sugar in the juice does more harm when the teeth are "bathed" in juicefrom a bottle.

Brushing Baby's Teeth

Brushing baby's teeth and paying close attention to his dental care is more

important than many parents realize. Keeping your baby's teeth clean may not

always be easy - when he clamps his jaws shut, it can be difficult to persuade

him to open them - but getting a routine established early in life can make things

easier later on!

Good dental care for babies should start from birth...

...when you can gently clean your baby's mouth using a soft, damp washcloth or a piece ofdamp gauze to remove any milk residue from his gums. Cleaning his mouth at this early stagewill help him get accustomed to the whole procedure... meaning that he may not object toomuch when you introduce a toothbrush later on!

Once your baby's first teeth begin to appear, then you should begin cleaning them verycarefully, at least twice a day. The naturally occurring bacteria in your baby's mouth changesugars from his food (including natural sugars) into acid. The enamel of your baby's teethmay then be attacked by this acid.

Brushing baby's teeth - why are baby teeth important?

It is as important to care for your baby's first teeth as it is to care for his

permanent teeth when he's older. Yes - his baby teeth will fall out, but in the

meantime they serve some important functions...

Baby teeth are responsible for "reserving" spaces for the permanent teethto grow into. When baby teeth are lost, it can cause the permanent teethto shift - and this can cause orthodontic problems as your child grows.

Your baby needs his milk teeth in order to learn to speak correctly andclearly.

Your baby's milk teeth are necessary for biting and chewing.

If your child loses too many baby teeth, it can affect his confidence oncehe reaches pre-school. Sadly, children can be very unkind when it comesto pointing out differences in others.

Brushing baby's teeth - tips for choosing a toothbrush

As soon as baby's first tooth erupts, it's time to buy a good toothbrush. The best

type to use at first is a long handled brush with a small head. This design makes

it easy to reach all areas of your baby's mouth.
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Your baby's toothbrush should have rounded, soft filaments. You should replace it every 10-12 weeks, or sooner if the filaments become splayed.

Another option is to use a specially designed infant toothbrush that fits over your finger.Some babies seem to prefer this type... but beware! If your baby is a biter, a toothbrush of thistype offers your vulnerable finger very little protection!

As your baby grows and wants to hold the brush himself, then it's a good idea to buy him onewith a chunky handle. This will be easier for him to hold - but, of course, you will still needto do the majority of the brushing yourself!

Brushing baby's teeth - toothpaste and fluoride

It isn't absolutely essential to use toothpaste to clean your baby's teeth - the

brushing action itself is actually the most important part of keeping them clean.

If you prefer to use toothpaste, then you should choose one that is designed

specifically for infants, because they contain very little - if any - fluoride. In fact,

the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines suggest that babiesunder the age of 2 receive NO fluoride at all.

Fluoride helps strengthen the enamel of teeth. However, too much of it can cause fluorosis,which is a condition where white spots can appear on the permanent teeth. If you use an adulttoothpaste to brush your baby's teeth, which contains the amount of fluoride recommendedfor adults, you run the risk of him developing fluorosis. This is because babies tend toswallow rather a lot of toothpaste during brushing and are thereby swallowing excessfluoride.

Tips for brushing baby's teeth

If your baby won't open his mouth when it's time to brush his teeth, thentry putting a brush in YOUR mouth - babies love to mimic whatever Mum isdoing!

Open your mouth wide and sing a musical scale (we recommend tryingthis one in the privacy of your bathroom ONLY!). He will either try to copyyour singing - or he will laugh - but either way, he will have opened hismouth!

Sit your baby in the most comfortable position for both of you - trystanding or sitting behind your baby as he looks up. This is an excellentposition to adopt, because it makes it very easy to reach all parts of hismouth.

Be gentle - it isn't necessary to brush firmly at this stage and it may justput your baby off having his teeth brushed altogether!

Brushing baby's teeth - visiting the dentist

Your baby has his first sparkling new tooth - but is it really necessary to visit the

dentist this early?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and many other dental authoritiesacross the world, the answer is yes - failing this, you should certainly take him for a dentalcheck-up at some point during his first year.

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the sights and sounds of the dentist's office and can prevent him becoming anxious aboutdental visits in the future.

Brushing baby's teeth - tips to keep your baby's teeth healthy

Avoid giving juice to your baby. Almost 90% of US infants drink juice

before they are one year of age. Yet whole fruit is far better for your babyand contains the dietary fibre that fruit juice lacks. Giving your baby wateris always the healthiest option when he needs extra fluids.

If you do choose to give fruit juice to your baby, then ensure he drinks itfrom a sippy cup rather than a bottle. When a baby drinks juice from abottle, it "pools" around his teeth, which is a common cause of toothdecay in young children.

Don't put your baby to bed with a bottle of juice orwith milk. The naturalbacteria in your baby's mouth can react with the lactose contained in milkto form acids that may attack the enamel of your baby's teeth.

Don't dip your baby's dummy/pacifier into any sweet substance.

Don't add sugar to your baby's food. He isn't born with a sweet tooth - apreference for sweet foods is something that he learns!

Clean your baby's teeth extra thoroughly at bedtime! His naturalproduction of saliva decreases during the night, which means that itsrinsing action is reduced. This causes harmful bacteria in the mouth tosettle more easily on your baby's teeth.

If you need to give your baby oral medication, you should do it before youbrush his teeth, rather than afterwards. Most oral medications for infantscontain sucrose (a type of sugar).

Infants developbaby teeth around the age of five to eight months. Often baby teeth, or milkteeth, as they are sometimes called, are not straight. These teeth are not permanent. Even so,adequate baby teeth care and maintenance is necessary to pave the way for permanent teeth.Teeth also affect speech, eating habits, and appearance.

Here are some important facts related to crooked baby teeth that you should keep in mind:

Crookedness of teeth is natural, but may be aggravated due to prolongedsucking of the thumb, toys, or other household objects.

Having crooked baby teeth does not necessarily lead to crooked adultteeth.

Research shows that babies who are bottled fed are more likely to developcrooked teeth compared to breast-fed babies.

Food tends to accumulate in the gaps between baby teeth and can lead totooth decay.

Prevention and Treatment

As far as possible, consider breast-feeding instead of bottle-feeding.

Parents need to prevent their children from sucking the thumb or anyobject without harshness or use of force. Remember that most childrentend to stop this habit as they grow up.
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If parents find it difficult to stop the child's thumb-sucking habit, they canconsider using a pacifier; this will also eventually need to be given up asthe child grows up.

Brush your baby's teeth regularly to prevent any tooth decay.

As the child grows up, braces may be considered if the permanent teethare also crooked.

The little known benefit of including cheese in baby's dietWell, you may not be aware that cheese can actually play a part in the

prevention of tooth decay! Your baby does not even need to swallow the cheese

- merely chewing it is enough to receive its benefits!

Exactly HOW cheese protects the teeth is still a point of debate, but there are several reasonswhy this may be so.

For one thing, chewing cheese promotes saliva production, which both neutralizes harmfulacids in the mouth and washes them away. In fact, it is believed that cheese stops the bacteriaon the teeth from turning into the acids that demineralize tooth enamel.

Further, cheese contains plenty of calcium and phosphorus - so eating it replaces mineralslost from the tooth enamel, essentially strengthening the teeth.

The safest cheeses for babyYou'll probably remember from pregnancy that there were certain cheeses you

had to avoid, because they may contain listeria (a food poisoning bacteria). In

general, it's actually unpasteurizedsoft cheeses that pose this risk - cheese

made with pasteurized milk (even soft cheeses) are now considered to be safefor pregnant women.

This being said, there has been no change to medical recommendations for feeding thesetypes of cheeses to babies. The safest option, therefore, is to offer only the following types ofcheese to your little one (although it is still important to ensure that these are made with

pasteurized milk).

Cheddar

Parmesan

Edam

Colby Colby Jack

Swiss

Mozzarella

Monterey Jack

Romano

Babybel

Paneer

Provolone

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Cheshire

Jarlsberg

Gouda

Lancashire

Double Gloucester

Grana Padano

The following cheeses are 'softer', but are still on the safe list.

Cottage Cheese

Ricotta

Mascarpone

Cream cheese

Cheese spread (make sure that your cheese spread is not labelled 'cheeseflavour', which implies that it is NOT made from real cheese)

Wholesome Rice Cereal

2 oz brown rice powder8 fl oz watera little formula/breastmilk

To make the rice powder, grind brown rice in a blender or food processor. This is bestachieved by grinding in small quantities - but to make the powder REALLY fine, we

recommend trying a Coffee/Spice Grinder.

You can use white rice if you prefer, but this page explains why brown rice is morenutritious.

Bring the water to a boil.

Add the rice powder, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.

Simmer for about 10 minutes (don't forget to keep stirring, or the rice will stick).

Then stir in enough formula or breastmilk to give the consistency that's best for your baby.Once baby has been introduced to fruit, you could always add a little of his favourite puree.

Basic Homemade Baby Oatmeal Recipe

1oz (1/4 cup) rolled oats8 fl oz (1 cup) water

Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring to the boil.In the meantime, grind your oats until they resemble a fine powder.Gradually whisk them into the boiling water, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 10mins, stirring often to prevent sticking and clumping.Cool and serve.

The seven easy steps to perfect homemade yogurt
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Step 1

Assemble your 'yogurt making' equipment - which is actually far more basic than you'dexpect! Yes, you can buy a yogurt maker - and yes, it may make things a little easier. But it's

by no means essential - we regularly prepare our own yogurt and have NEVER used one!

Here's what you'll need...

32 fl oz (equivalent to 1 quart or 1 litre) whole milk. Your baby needs fats in his diet,so using whole milk when making his yogurt is important. For other family members,you may prefer to use a reduced fat variety.

2tbsp natural, unflavoured yogurt. Take the yogurt out of the refrigerator about 15-30mins before you start, so that it's as near as possible to room temperature when youadd it to the milk.

A large pot with a lid.

A food thermometer (it needs to include temperatures from 110 to 180 deg F - a candy

or sugar thermometer is perfect). A large spoon.

Please note that the quantities of milk and yogurt shown here are just to illustrate theproportions you'll need. You can double or even treble the quantities if you wish.

Step 2

Fill the pot with water, boil for a few minutes, then add the spoon and thermometer. Thissterilizes your equipment and ensures a better end result.

Step 3

Empty the pot, then pour in the milk. Gently warm it to a temperature of 185 deg F, to killany 'bad' bacteria it may contain (these can have an adverse effect on the finished product).Watch the pot closely and be careful not to burn the milk!

Step 4

Remove the pot from the heat and set aside. You need to cool the milk to between 110 and115 deg F, because these are the temperatures between which the live bacteria will efficientlyferment the milk.

It is possible to spped up this step by sitting the pot in a larger pot full of ice. But - unlessyou're willing to stir the pot every minute or two to ensure even cooling - we wouldn'trecommend this and find it easier to allow the milk to cool by itself.

Step 5

Thoroughly stir the yogurt into the milk, then immediately place the lid on the pot. Move thepot at once to a warm place, where you can leave it - undisturbed - for a minimum of sixhours.

There are two important rules to obey at this point to guarantee a good yogurt...
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Keep the pot at a constant temperature of between 110 and 115 deg F. The livebacteria will become inactive at lower or higher temperatures.

Don't move the pot at all, or stir the fermenting milk. This slows down the processand you may be disappointed with your results at the end of the waiting time!

How to keep the pot at a consistent temperature...

Most ovens do not have a low enough heat setting for producing yogurt, so here are a fewother methods to try:

Sit the pot in an oven warmed by the pilot light alone - our pilot light burns fiercely,so this works well for us!

Sit the pot on an electric warming pad (like the ones you use for back pain). You mayneed to experiment a little with the heat settings!

Wrap the pot in a very thick blanket - if this isn't warm enough, sit the wrapped pot ina cooler for extra insulation.

Put the pot in the airing cupboard/boiler closet.

Step 6

After a minimum of 6 hours, take a look at your yogurt. The longer you leave the yogurt, thethicker it will become (and the more 'tangy' it will taste!). We actually find 7 hours to be the

perfect length of time.

Now - you may find that the yogurt doesn't look quite the way you were expecting it to!

It will probably have a 'layer' of liquid on top of milk curds - and the liquid may even look alittle yellow. Don't worry - this is totally normal! Just mix the curds and the liquid together

(although it's OK to spoon the liquid off if you prefer!).

The yogurt will be thinner in consistency than store-bought yogurts - but that's because theytend to contain additional thickeners and YOUR yogurt is 100% natural! Remember - youcan make it a little thicker next time by allowing it to ferment for longer.

Step 7

Pour your homemade yogurt into suitable containers with lids, then refrigerate. Refrigerationactually stops the bacteria in the yogurt from creating any more lactic acid - that's why theyogurt doesn't ferment and thicken any further. You can store it for up to a week in the

refrigerator.

Voila! Your homemade yogurt is ready... wasn't that easy?

Now you've seen how quickly you can produce large batches of healthy and delicioushomemade yogurt, here are some ways in which you can serve it to your baby...

Combine homemade yogurt with your baby's favourite fruit purees - opt for sweeterfruits that will work well with the tartness of the yogurt. (DON"T sweeten it withhoney until your baby is at least a year old, as honey may contain the spores thatcause botulism).

Offer yogurt to your baby as a yummy dip, with either fruit or veggie sticks.
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Stir in a little vanilla essence and serve the yogurt alone, or with a nutritious wheatgerm topping.

Use your homemade yogurt when baking, as a replacement in recipes calling for sourcream.

Combine the yogurt with fresh fruit juice, then freeze in lolly (popsicle) moulds for arefreshing treat - or to soothe the gums of teething tots!

Baby Foods To Avoid - Foods More Likely To Cause AnAllergic Reaction Or Digestive Problem

Eggs (especially the whites)

Cow's milk

Peanuts or peanut butter

Shellfish - lobster, prawns, crab and shrimp

Wheat

Chocolate

Soy

Pork

Gluten - contained in wheat, oats and barley

Fish - particularly plaice, tuna, salmon, mackerel andsardines

Berries - especially strawberries (butblueberries areNOT considered highly allergenic)
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Cinnamon

Citrus fruits - orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime and

tangerine

Sesame seeds/sesame oil

Corn

Tomatoes

Yeast

Baby Foods To Avoid - Foods That Present A ChokingHazard

Nuts

Large chunks of fruit or vegetables, raw or cooked

Large chunks of meat

Whole grapes or cherry tomatoes - always cut intoquarters

Popcorn

Seeds

Raisins - wait until your baby has teeth and ischewing well

Baby Foods To Avoid - Honey
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NEVERgive honey to a baby under one year of age.

Honey can contain botulism spores. In babies, the spores cangrow and produce life-threatening toxins.

Do not use honey to sweeten yogurt, or in any other form,before your baby's first birthday

How To Make Vegetable Stock

This page shows you how to make vegetable stock (or broth) for your baby.

Store-bought stocks or broths are often high in salt - making them unsuitable for use inbaby food (find out more about the dangers of adding salt to baby food). This simplevegetable broth recipe is still full of flavour, but is a much healthier alternative for your littleone.

We recommend preparing stock or broth for your baby in large quantities, then storingit for future use. Stock freezes well - and our tip is to freeze it in ice cube trays, then transferit to freezer bags once it's solid. This means that you'll have handy little individual portions ofstock to use in your baby's recipes.

As well as using your homemade vegetable broth as a basis for your main recipes, try using itinstead of water to cook bland foods such as rice for your baby - it gives them a little boost offlavour!

How to make vegetable stock

You will need

2 large carrots2 large onions2 celery stalks1 turnip10 black peppercorns1 bulb of garlic

pinch thymepinch parsley1 bay leaf

Peel all the vegetables and the garlic cloves and chop them roughly.

Put them into a large cooking pot along with the peppercorns and the herbs and cover themwith water.Bring the water to a boil over a high heat, then lower the heat until the water is simmering.Continue to simmer for an hour, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.Strain - and your veggie broth is ready to use!

Spinach nutrition factsSpinach contains a broad range of nutrients including

vitamins A, B2, C, E and K

minerals including manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc and selenium

folates
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Was spinach REALLY what gave Popeye his powers?Those of us who grew up watching the spinach-guzzling sailor on TV

couldn't help but believe that spinach was a wonderful, iron-rich food that

would give us amazing strength and power!

The truth, however, is that the wonders of spinach portrayed in the cartoon were basedon statistics published back in 1870, which mistakenly gave the iron content ofspinach as being ten times higher than it really is!

To boost his iron levels, Popeye would have done better eating red meat, chicken oreven tuna, from which the iron is much more easily absorbed!

protein

Omega 3 fatty acids

iron

calcium

It also has powerful anti-oxidant properties and can helpprotect the body against various types of cancer. What'smore, consuming spinach is believed to help lower blood

pressure and guard against age-related brain decline in laterlife.

BUT...

The calcium and iron in spinach are NOT well absorbed bythe human body. This means that spinach is NOT a goodsource of these nutrients for your baby, even though the

levels of iron and calcium it contains are quite high.The problem is caused by the oxalates in spinach, which bind to the iron and calcium,

preventing their absorption by the body.

When can I introduce spinach to my baby?You should - of course - speak to your doctor before introducing spinach to your

baby. However, most sources will suggest waiting until your little one is at least

10 months of age to introduce spinach.

In part, this is due to the fact that spinach may be high in nitrates, which may intensify duringstorage and subsequent reheating. (Visitors from the UK, however, should note that the Food

Standards Agency states on its website that UK grown spinach does not contain harmfullevels of nitrates).

The American Academy of Pediatrics states in its article Infant Methemoglobinemia : TheRole of Dietary Nitrate in Food and Waterthat homemade spinach baby food should not begiven before 3 months of age, which they acknowledge is earlier than solids need to beintroduced anyway!

But - if you're still concerned about nitrate levels in spinach - you can further minimize therisk by discarding any water in which you cook the leaves and preparing spinach as needed,rather than cooking it and storing it for future use.

The other reason that spinach is not commonly recommended as an early weaning food is that

your baby's body will have difficulty in absorbing the iron and calcium it contains (asmentioned in the Nutrition Facts above). Although you can boost your baby's absorption of
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the iron by serving spinach alongside foods containing vitamin C, it is far better to look foralternative food sources to ensure that your baby receives sufficient amounts of these vitalnutrients.

There is also some research to suggest that the oxalates in spinach may even inhibit yourbaby's absorption of calcium from his milk.

Spinach, therefore, should not be given to your baby on an overly frequent basis once it'sintroduced - and, when offering spinach to your baby for the first time - remember to followthe four day rule and watch carefully for any sign ofallergic reaction or digestive discomfort.

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Choosing and storing spinach

Spinach, which is related to chard and beets, is separated into three main types -

Flat leaf or smooth leaf, which tends to be frozen, canned, or used inprocessed foods

Savoy, which is dark green in colour and has curly leaves

Semi-Savoy, with leaves not quite as 'crinkly' as Savoy

If you have the option, then pick semi-Savoy over Savoy, because the leaves are

easier to clean!

Look for spinach bunches that have tender, fresh, vivid green leaves - if the leaves areyellowing, then they are old and subsequently less nutritious.

You may wish to choose organic spinach for use in your baby food recipes, although spinachno longer appears on the Environmental Working Group's 'Dirty Dozen' - the fruits andveggies most likely to be high in pesticide residues. This means that buying organic spinachis not as essential as it once was.

Keep your spinach in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper, where it should last for around 4days (although it's advisable to use it as quickly as possible to make the most of its nutrients).Don't wash it before you store it, as this will make it deteriorate more quickly.

How to prepare spinach for your baby food recipesSpinach needs to be washed VERY carefully - even if you buy it pre-packed in a

bag that states its 'washed and ready to eat'.

Many of us will clearly remember the huge 2006 recall of spinach in the US connected to anoutbreak of E.coli, during which several people died. Since then, safety standards have beentightened considerably and spinach samples are now tested before reaching the consumer inorder to prevent such a catastrophe from occurring again. Still, thorough washing of allvegetables and fruits is always prudent!

The best way to wash fresh spinach is to completely submerge the leaves in a bowl of waterand use your hands to 'swish' them around, dislodging any dirt. Then you should drain theleaves and refill the bowl with fresh water, repeating the process until the water in the bowllooks clear.

To cook spinach for your baby...
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Trim off the roots and chop up any thick stems (so that the leaves and the stems cook evenly).You can chop the leaves now if you want to, or cook them whole and chop them afterwards.

Place the leaves in a cooking pot, but don't add any cooking water - the spinach will cookadequately in the water left clinging to the leaves from the washing process.

Cover the pot and cook until the leaves are wilted and still have a bright colour - this shouldonly take a few minutes.

Chop well (if you haven't already), puree in a blender and serve.

Spinach baby food ideas Add chopped spinach to meat or vegetable lasagna

Puree cooked spinach with a little olive oil and fresh garlic, then top withgrated Parmesan

Puree with cooked peas and pears - yummy and sweet!

Stir chopped spinach into vegetable soups

Mix finely chopped cooked spinach with cream cheese to make a simplespread or dip

Spinach baby food recipes - 10 months+

Baby's Creamy Spinach Puree

spinachbreast milk/formula

pinch of dried nutmeg

Simply cook the desired amount of spinach following the directions above.Add a little milk and nutmeg to the spinach before pureeing.

Sweet Potato and Spinach Fritters

1 bag of baby spinach leaves2 sweet potatoes2 spring onions (scallions/green onions)3 eggs*

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped3 to 6 tbsp flour2 tbsp olive oil

*Some parents prefer to delay using egg white in their baby food recipes until at least 12months of age.

Wash the spinach leaves and place them in a saucepan. Steam gently until tender, then cooland chop.Peel the sweet potatoes, then grate them. Mix the grated sweet potato with the spinach.Trim the spring onions and chop finely. Add the spring onions, parsley and eggs to theveggies. Add enough flour to form a fairly thick batter.

Grease a baking tray with olive oil and spoon the batter on to the tray (around 2 tbsp perfritter).
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Bake at 375 deg F (180 deg C) until golden, turning after the first 10 minutes.

Sweet Potato, Spinach and Tomato Curry

The tomatoes in this recipe contain vitamin C, which will help your little one absorb a little

more iron from the spinach.

1 small onionpinch each of the following:ground corianderground cuminground turmericchili powder (optional - but some babies love it!)1 garlic clove, crushed1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated2 tbsp olive oil8 oz (1 cup) sweet potato, peeled and diced2 ripe tomatoes, quartered.2 oz (around 1 1/2 cups) spinach leaves, chopped4 fl oz (1/2 cup) water

Saute the onion in the oil until tender, then stir in the spices, garlic and ginger. Cook gentlyfor 5 mins, stirring often.Stir in the sweet potato dice, tomatoes and water.Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until the potato is tender and thetomatoes are very 'mushy' (around 15 mins).Stir in the chopped spinach, remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 mins so that thespinach 'wilts'.

Cool and serve with rice.Fish Baby Food Recipes - Fish With Veggies

1 fillet of any cooked white fish2 tbsp milk (you can use breast milk or formula)1 tbsp cookedpeas, mashed1 tbsp cooked carrots, mashed1 tbsp cooked sweet potato, mashed1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted) or olive oil

Simply place all ingredients in a blender and puree until creamy.

Fish Baby Food Recipes - Oven Baked Plaice

1 plaice fillet, skinned2 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped (if your baby is sensitive to tomatoes, you maywish to use this recipe later in your baby's first year)1/2 tsp unsalted butter4 fl oz (1/2 cup) milk (you can use breast milk or formula)1 bay leaf1 potato

Preheat oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C.Put plaice in an oven-proof dish and top with the tomato, butter and bay leaf.
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Pour in 3/4 of the milk.Cover and cook in the oven for 20 mins.Meanwhile, boil the potato then mash with the remaining milk and butter.Mash the fish with a fork (don't forget to remove the bay leaf), then puree the fish with themilk from cooking.

Combine with the mashed potato and serve.

Fish Baby Food Recipes - Hearty Fish Chowder

8 oz (1 cup) any white fish fillet, cut into 1 in pieces2 tbsp carrots, peeled and grated1 tbsp celery, diced1 tbsp onion, chopped finely1 tbsp flour1 tbsp butter16fl oz (2 cups) milk (use breast milk, formula if you prefer)

1 large baking potato, peeled and diced

Melt the butter in a saucepan, over a medium heat.Add the carrot, celery and onion and saute for 3 mins.Stir in the flour, then slowly blend in half the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.Add the potato, then bring to a boil.Reduce the heat then simmer, uncovered, for about 30 mins, stirring occasionally.Add the fish and the remaining milk, then cook until the fish is done (about 10 mins).Mash any lumps with a fork.

Why broccoli is so good for your baby

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, related to other veggies like cabbage and BrusselsSprouts. It is simply drippingwith nutrients, including

vitamin C

vitamin K

vitamin A (from beta-carotene)

B vitamins

fibre

calcium

iron

folate (folic acid)

omega 3 fatty acids

selenium

zinc

protein

Impressed?

You should be, because in addition to the nutrients listed above, broccoli is also packed withphytonutrients, one of which - sulforaphane - is a powerful, natural weapon against cancer.

There are many studies to indicate that a diet rich in broccoli can help protect the bodyagainst cancer AND support both heart and stomach health.
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The further benefits of broccoli to your baby's body are enormous...

The iron and calcium it provides - both of which are vital to healthy infant development - aremade even more accesible to your baby's body thanks to the broccoli's high vitamin Ccontent. This is because vitamin C helps the body absorb calcium and iron very effectively(which is why medical professionals advise consuming fruit with every meal).

What's more, broccoli can really help boost your baby's immune system and has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it may help reduce the severity of certain allergicreactions and conditions like asthma.

As you can see, broccoli is a 'superfood' in more ways than one - and don't forget that its highfolate content makes it a 'must eat' vegetable if you're expecting another little one. Folateshave been shown to significantly reduce the risk of the unborn baby developing birth defectsduring pregnancy.

When can my baby eat broccoli?

You may have heard that you should avoid making broccoli baby food at home

because broccoli is high in naturally occuring nitrates. However, the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics states in its article Infant Methemoglobinemia : The Role of

Dietary Nitrate in Food and Water that

"Infants fed commercially prepared infant foods generally are not at risk of

nitrate poisoning. However, home-prepared infant foods from vegetables (eg,

spinach, beets, green beans, squash, carrots) should be avoided until infants are

3 months or older, although there is no nutritional indication to add

complementary foods to the diet of the healthy term infant before 4 to 6 months

of age. "

Some parents still prefer to wait until their babies are around 8 months of age before offeringbroccoli. You should - of course - speak to your doctor before using broccoli in YOUR babyfood recipes - however, we have introduced it to our children from 6 months of age onwards,once they were enjoying other fruits and veggies.

Broccoli is NOT a common allergen - that being said, it's still a good idea to introduce itcarefully, following the four day rule. That way, if it DOES trigger any type ofallergicreaction or digestive discomfort in your baby, you'll easily be able to identify it as the cause.

Please note that we would NOT recommend offering broccoli to baby before 6 monthsof age, nor would we recommend it as a very first food due to the possibility of itcausing gas (see below).

Will broccoli give my baby gas (wind)?

Broccoli - like other cruciferous vegetables - is notorious for causing gas, not just

in babies but in adults, too.

Broccoli contains a sugar called raffinose. Our bodies are unable to digest raffinose and whenit reaches our intestines, the bacteria that 'live' there ferment the raffinose, releasing methanegas in the process!

Yet broccoli is far too healthy a vegetable to avoid for this reason - instead, we recommendtaking steps to minimize this unfortunate side effect!

First, remember that every baby is different - and so are the ways in which their bodies

handle certain foods. Broccoli doesn't cause gas in ALL adults - by the same token, it maynot cause gas in all babies.
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By 6 months or older, a little gas may not actually cause discomfort. Our youngest childhas been eating broccoli since he was 6 1/2 months old. And yes, we have sometimes noticeda little more noise in the diaper department - but it clearly hasn't caused any pain (in fact, helaughs when it happens!). In younger babies, trapped gas can lead to a lot of tears because - intheir immobility - it is difficult for them to expel. Older babies, however, tend to be on the

move a lot more and don't have as much trouble passing gas.The choice, of course, is yours to make - and if your baby is prone to colic or seems to havedifficulty in digesting certain foods, then it would certainly be advisable to wait until later inhis first year to give him broccoli.

The first time you offer broccoli to your baby, only give him a little. Increase the amountvery gradually with each meal, which will allow YOU to gauge his reaction and allow your

baby's body to become accustomed to dealing with it.

It's often the case that repeatedly exposing the body to a food that produces gas can actuallyhelp the body learn to digest that food effectively. The diets of some cultures are very high in'gassy' foods like lentils and beans - yet the people who enjoy those diets are clearly not

plagued by endless episodes of gas! Instead, their bodies have learned to process those foodsefficiently.

Some people find that broccoli stems cause more gas than the florets. If your baby isuncomfortably gassy after eating broccoli, try giving the stems a miss.

Try adding a piece of raw, peeled ginger to the pot when cooking broccoli, or putting alittle grated ginger or ginger powder into your baby's broccoli puree. Ginger really aidsdigestion and helps cut down on gas - but remember to treat it as a 'new' food and introduce itfor the first time with a food your baby is already safely enjoying.

Make sure you replenish your baby's gut with the helpful bacteria that aid digestion.The easiest way to do this is to include plenty ofnatural yogurt in his diet, which is packed

with 'good' bacteria and lots of calcium, too.

How to choose and store broccoli

When you're buying broccoli (which you may know by the name of calabrese),

take a good look at the colour. The florets should be a rich, dark green (or

purple/green, depending on the variety). If the florets look a little yellow - or

worse, if you can see little yellow flowers - the broccoli is too mature.

This is bad for two reasons.

The nutritional value of broccoli depletes over time, so broccoli that looks yellow will be lessnutritious than young, green broccoli. Also, broccoli contains natural sugars which, as it

matures, are converted into a substance called lignin. Lignin is a type of tough fibre -therefore, cooked broccoli with a high lignin content will have a woody texture and anunpleasantly strong taste. Young broccoli, on the other hand, will be tender and sweet-tasting.

Take a look at the stem and the leaves, too. The leaves should be bright green and the stemshould feel as if it will snap when bent. Avoid broccoli with stems that feel rubbery and

bendy.

SHOULD I BUY ORGANIC BROCCOLI?

Broccoli has been identified as one of the vegetables LEAST likely to contain pesticideresidues, so it's not as important to buy the organic variety as it is with some other fruits andveggies. However, some sources suggest that the anti-cancer properties of broccoli are more

abundant in organic broccoli - so, if it's within your budget - organic may be the way to go!
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Keep your broccoli in an open plastic bag in the refrigerator - refrigeration is importantas it helps preserve the broccoli's vitamin C content. DON'T wash it before storing it (it willrot more quickly) and, whilst it will last for several days, try to use it as quickly as possible.

Remember that tough fibre - lignin - we mentioned?

Well, it may also start to develop in broccoli that's stored for too long, ruining the broccoli'snatural sweetness. Whilst refrigeration helps delay this process, broccoli will always taste

best when eaten as soon as possible after purchase.

Can I use frozen broccoli in my baby food recipes?

Broccoli is a vegetable that's definitely better eaten fresh wherever possible. But if truly freshbroccoli is unavailable in your area, then you can use frozen instead. Avoid bags of 'broccolicuts', which tend to be made up almost wholly of broccoli stems. Whilst the stems containsome nutrients, the florets contain far more.

How to cook broccoli for your baby

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, broccoli is one of those

vegetables that's often overcooked. Not only does this destroy its taste and

texture - it massively reduces its nutritional value.

The nutrients in broccoli are water soluble, which means they leach into the water during thecooking process. It's important, then, to be sure to cook it in such a way as to preserve asmany of the nutrients as possible.

NOTE: Broccoli can be eaten raw, which is the best way to make the most of its nutrients, butraw broccoli is a little too difficult for your baby to cope with right now! But do try offeringit to him in the future - served with a dip, it makes a wonderfully healthy snack!

To cook broccoli...

1. Wash the florets and stems thoroughly.2. Cut off the ends of the stems.3. Separate the florets from the stems and peel off any tough outer layer on the stems.4. Either leave the florets whole (if small) or halve/quarter them (depending on size).*5. EITHER steam your broccoli (using a steamer basket) OR place the broccoli in a VERYlittle boiling water in a saucepan. Simmer for around 3 to 5 minutes until JUST tender andstill bright green in colour.

*The stems will take longer to cook than the florets.You can either cook the stems for a fewminutes THEN add the florets, or you can cut slits in the stems to help them cook as quickly

as the florets.A note about broccoli leaves: Most people remove the leaves from the stems - however,they ARE edible and are actually very nutritious. They can be a little on the bitter side, so wetend to add them to soups or to other dishes whether their stronger flavour is disguised byother ingredients.

To make a broccoli puree for your baby...

Just put the cooked broccoli in a blender and process until smooth, adding a little water orbreast milk/formula to thin the mixture if necessary.

You can freeze broccoli puree if you're cooking in bulk and use it within one month - but, ifyou do have the time, then broccoli is best 'cooked to order', to make the most of all those

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Broccoli baby food ideas

If your baby doesn't like broccoli by itself, the good news is that it's very easy to

mix with other foods and you're sure to discover a combination he'll love!

Here are some ideas...

Try pureeing broccoli with peas, sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots orcauliflower.

Combine pureed broccoli with applesauce or mashed, cooked (or veryripe) pear. It may sound yucky, but that savoury/sweet combination issurprisingly good!

Chop cooked broccoli florets very finely and mix them into baby'sfavourite pasta sauce or soup.

Instead of cooking broccoli in a little water, try using a little broth instead -a subtle difference in taste that just may sway your baby!

Add raisins to the pot when cooking broccoli (which softens them) then

puree it all together. Another weird and wonderful combination that's a bighit in our household.

Stir cooked broccoli into mac 'n cheese.

Make a 'gourmet' broccoli puree by blending sauted onions and garlic withthe cooked broccoli, then stirring in a blob of yogurt and a pinch ofnutmeg. Delicious!

Serve cooked florets as a finger food, topped with grated cheese or tossedwith olive oil, coconut oil or flax seed oil.* With its built-in 'handle', broccolimakes a great food for Baby Led Weaning.

*The texture of broccoli florets as a finger food may take a little getting used to. Our little

one loves broccoli puree, but just doesn't like the texture of the florets - he opens his mouthand lets them fall out! Don't stop offering them, though - our older children (who also balkedat the texture as babies) love them now!

Broccoli baby food recipes

Broccoli baby food recipes - Baby's Brilliant Broccoli Sauce

This simple recipe creates a highly nutritious sauce that you can serve as it is, or pour overanything your baby enjoys. We serve this over pasta orbrown rice.

6 oz (around 1 cup) cooked broccoli florets2-4 tbsp low sodium orhomemade vegetable stock(the amount depends on the texture youwant to achieve)2 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp your baby's favourite chopped, fresh herbs or a little pinch of dried herbs (optional)

Simply puree the ingredients together whilst the broccoli is still warm and baby's sauce isready!

Broccoli baby food recipes - Fun and Fruity Broccoli Soup

1 apple (peeled or unpeeled), cored and sliced1 head of broccoli, chopped

1 onion, peeled and slicedolive oil
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pinch dried tarragon2 cups low sodium orhomemade vegetable stock

Saute the onion and apple slices in olive oil until tender.Add the stock and bring to the boil.Add the broccoli, lower the heat and simmer for 5 mins.

Puree the mixture with the tarragon and serve warm.

Broccoli baby food recipes - Cheesy Broccoli Soup

6 oz (around 1 cup) cooked, chopped broccoli1 tbsp chopped onionolive oil1 oz (1/8 cup) natural yogurt1 tbsp flour4 fl oz (1/2 cup) low sodium orhomemade chicken stock1-2 tbsp Cheddar cheese, grated

Saute the onion in a little olive oil until tender.Puree the cooked broccoli with the onion.In a small saucepan, whisk together the yogurt and flour.Add the stock, stirring continuously, and bring to the boil.Lower the heat, add the cheese and broccoli/onion mixture and cook, stirring well, for aminute or two until the mixture has thickened.

Broccoli baby food recipes - Baby's Creamy Broccoli 'N Pasta

2 oz (1/2 cup) cooked pasta (use any variety of pasta your baby enjoys)

2 oz (1/4 cup) natural yogurt2 tbsp cooked broccoli florets, finely chopped2 tbsp grated Cheddar cheese1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Mix the yogurt with the cheese in a small saucepan and warm gently, stirring, until the cheesehas melted.Stir in the cooked broccoli, then pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and serve.

Broccoli baby food recipes - Cheesy Chicken 'N Broccoli

1 small chicken breast (skinless and boneless), chopped3 tbsp hot, cooked broccoli5 tsp milk4 oz (1/2 cup) cottage cheese3 oz (1/3 cup) cream cheese1 oz (1/4 cup) finely grated mild cheddar

Simmer the chopped chicken in water or broth until cooked through.In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese and Cheddar. Mix thoroughly.Stir the hot chicken and broccoli into the cheese mixture and serve.

Broccoli baby food recipes - Easy Peasy Squash 'N Broccoli Cakes
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This is a very simple idea for a finger food that might help you encourage your baby to eatbroccoli if he tends to refuse it.

Simply mashed cooked butternut squash with a little ginger and as much chopped, cookedbroccoli as you think you can get away with!

Using your hands, form the mixture into little patties (or whatever shape you like), then sautethe shapes in a little olive oil until golden, turning once. This helps the shapes develop a'skin', making them easy to pick up!

VARIATIONS: You can use sweet potato instead of butternut squash. You can also try whitepotato, but our little ones have always found it a little bland and prefer it 'jazzed up' withsome grated cheese stirred in too!

When can I introduce eggs to my baby?Up until recently, medical experts have tended to recommend that babies under

12 months be given egg yolks ONLY, with the whites being introduced after

baby's first birthday. This is because the white of an egg is more likely than the

yolk to trigger an allergic reaction, which can sometimes be severe.

However, current research suggests that there may be no benefit in delaying the introductionof egg whites and that this will not prevent their triggering an allergic reaction in a sensitive

baby.

Therefore, most medical professionals now recommend that babies be introduced to wholeeggs - the yolks AND the whites - from 6 months of age, if there is no family history of food

allergy.Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that you discuss the introduction of eggs with yourchild's doctor. Reactions to eggs can be very serious, so it is essential that your child's doctor- who is familiar with your family's medical history - advise you about the best time toinclude them in your baby's diet.

Why are eggs such a healthy food for baby?Eggs are chock-full of high quality nutrients for your baby including...

choline - a B vitamin that plays an important role in the development andfunction of your baby's brain and is also needed for general good health!

DHA - an omega-3 fatty acid (one of the 'healthy fats'), also found inbreast milk, provides further support for the development of baby's brain.

protein - the protein in eggs is 'complete', making eggs particularly usefulin a meat-free diet.

folate - which plays an important role in the production and maintenanceof new cells within the body.

vitamin D - eggs are actually one of the very few food sources of thisimportant nutrient

lutein - an antioxidant that protects the eyes against damage from the sunand can help prevent cataracts and age-related eye problems in later life.Eggs provide lutein in a form that's particularly easy for the human bodyto absorb.
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minerals - including iron, zinc and selenium (a great immunity booster).

Furthermore - and contrary to popular belief - eggs do NOT raise the body's

levels of 'bad' cholesterol, nor do they contribute to heart disease.

Whilst both the yolk and the egg white are nutritious (the protein level in the white only

slightly higher), the yolks actually contain the bulk of the nutrients - good news if you decideto give your baby 'yolks only' at first.

Choosing eggs for your baby food recipesEggs from the grocery store tend to be clearly labelled with a 'best before' or

'use by' date, so it's generally an easy task to ensure that the eggs you are

buying for your baby are safe.

If you buy them directly from a farm or other source where they may not be labelled, be sureto check that they are fresh and have been stored under refrigeration.

Some eggs have brown shells and some have white...

...but there is no difference between the two in terms of quality, nutrition or taste!

ORGANIC EGGS

Whilst non-organic eggs are, of course, considered perfectly safe for consumption -particularly since safety procedures have been tightened to avoid contamination issues - manypeople prefer to buy organic eggs. If available in your area, we really recommend givingthem a try - aside from the better known benefits of organic foods, we feel that organic eggshave a richness of flavour that's absent from regular eggs!

STORING EGGS

Completely fresh eggs should be good in the fridge for up to one month - but be sure to storethem in the back of the fridge (NOT the door!). Your fridge doormay have one of thosehandy egg holders in it, but it's also the warmest spot in the fridge... not ideal for the storageof eggs at all, particularly those intended for your baby!

Preparing eggs for babyEggs can be cooked in lots of ways, including boiling, poaching, frying and even

baking!

Whichever method you choose, it's very important to cook eggs THOROUGHLY for yourbaby - and that includes the yolk. This post from our blog explains why it is NOT safe to giveyour baby undercooked eggs, even when the eggs are organic.

If you want to separate the egg whites from the yolks, then you have a few options.

1. You can hard boil the eggs (see tips below), allow them to cool, then easilyremove the yolk from the white.

2. You can crack a raw egg, then tip the egg yolk back and forth between thetwo shell halves, allowing the white to drain into a bowl.

3. You can splash out on an Egg Separator

HOW TO HARD BOIL EGGS FOR YOUR BABY
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If you've always cooked hard boiled eggs by boiling them continuously for 10 minutes or so,then you might be surprised to find that it's NOT actually the best way to do it!

It tends to make the egg whites rather rubbery and unpleasant - and can also cause the outsideof the yolk to go a little green.

Using the following method provides lighter whites (and uses less power!).

Handy tip...

Putting a little vinegar into the cooking water when you boil eggs prevent the

whites from running into the water if the egg shells crack!

1. Put your eggs in a pan and cover with cold water (if you drop themstraight into hot water, they tend to crack).

2. Bring the water to a boil and boil for 1 minute.

3. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside, covered, for 20 minutes.

4. Peel when cool.

Hard boiled eggs should be stored in the fridge and used within 48 hours.

Eggs baby food ideas

Did you know...

...That eggs are great for mummy and daddy too?

Research has shown that eating eggs for breakfast really satisfies the appetite, preventingover-eating and snacking later in the day and contributing to weight loss!

Can you think of an ingredient more versatile than the egg?

Thanks to their neutral flavour, you can add eggs to just about anything, supplying your babywith a valuable boost of nutrients with very little effort... and without his even noticing!

Here are some great ways to incorporate eggs into your baby's daily diet...

Cut hard boiled eggs into pieces and serve as a gummable finger food.

Beat a raw egg yolk in a bowl, then stir it into oatmeal (porridge) at least 5minutes before the end of the cooking time. Stir well, until cooked.

Crumble cooked egg yolk into purees, soups or just about any other foodthat your baby enjoys! It makes a good thickener if your purees are runny.

Mash cooked egg yolk with ripe avocado - this makes a highly nutritiousand tasty toast topper or sandwich filling.

Turn leftover veggies into something eggs-traordinary - just pop them intoa small, ovenproof dish, pour in a couple of beaten eggs, top with gratedcheese and cook in the oven at 375 deg F, until the eggs are completelycooked and the cheese is golden.

Scramble whole eggs until well done to serve as a squishy finger food, orscramble the yolks by themselves (a little harder to pick up and bestserved from a spoon!

Eggs baby food recipes
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Carroty Custard

3 oz (1/3 cup) cooked, pureed carrots4 fl oz (1/2 cup) milk (use whole milk, breast milk or formula)1 egg yolk

Place the pureed carrot in a small saucepan and beat in the egg yolk and milk.Heat the mixture over a medium heat, stirring constantly.When the mixture has thickened, remove from the heat and allow to cool to a safe servingtemperature.

Easy Cheesy Scramble

1 egg (yolk only if you prefer)2 tbsp whole milk, breast milk or formula1 tbsp grated Cheddar cheese

1 tbsp olive oilHeat the olive oil in a small frying pan.Whisk together the egg and milk, then stir in the cheese.Pour the mixture into the pan and cook for several minutes, stirring constantly, until the eggis cooked through.

Add snipped fresh chives or a tbsp of very finely chopped cooked veggies to provide a littlevariety.

Versatile Veggie Omelet

2 eggs2 tbsp natural yogurt2 tbsp chopped cooked veggies: try eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, carrot, peas ortofu dice1 tbsp olive oil

Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan.Beat together the eggs and yogurt, then stir in the cooked veggies.Pour into the pan and cook for a few minutes until the underside is golden and the eggs arecooked through.Either turn the omelet over carefully in the pan to cook the other side, or place under a

preheated grill/broiler to finish the top.Cool to a safe serving temperature and cut into bite-sized pieces. A perfect dish to eat with

fingers!For a flavour boost, add a small handful of grated cheese before placing the omelet under thegrill/broiler.

Egg-cellent Tuna and Broccoli Surprise

2 tbsp canned tuna1 cooked broccoli floret, chopped1 tbsp grated Cheddar cheese3 tbsp whole milk, breast milk or formula

1 small egg white plus one small egg
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Preheat the oven to 375 deg F (180 deg C).Grease a 6 oz ramekin or mini souffle dish and place on a baking sheet.Put the cooked broccoli at the bottom of the ramekin then spoon in the tuna.Top with the cheese.Whisk together the egg white, egg and milk.

Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the ramekin, then place in the oven.Cook for 20-30 mins, until the eggs are cooked through and the top is golden.

Sweet Potato Pizza with Eggy Topping

A wonderful finger food for older babies who are biting and chewing.

1 sweet potato biscuit, cut in half1 to 2 tbsp tomato paste or chopped, cooked tomato (optional)2 tbsp grated Mozzarella cheese1 large egg

Preheat the oven to 375 deg F (180 deg C).Place the sweet potato biscuit halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet.Spread them with the tomato paste or chopped, cooked tomato (if using).Meanwhile, beat the egg and scramble it in a small frying pan.Divide the scrambled egg between the two biscuit halves and top with the cheese.Cook in the oven for 5 to 10 mins, until the cheese has completely melted, then cool andserve.

Sweet Potato Tortilla

This dish is a variation on Spanish tortilla and has nothing to do with the 'bread' version of

tortilla! This is a tasty dish served hot or cold and is an excellent finger food for self-feeding.

2 tbsp olive oil1/2 small onion, sliced1 cooked sweet potato, peeled and sliced thinly3 eggs

Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan and saute the onion over a very low heat until soft.Add the sliced sweet potato and stir well.Beat the eggs together, then pour them over the contents of the pan.Turn the heat as low as it will go and cover the pan.When the tortilla seems fairly well set and only a little wet on top (around 20 to 30 mins

later), run a palette knife around the edge to loosen it and turn it on to a plate. Carefully slideit back into the pan and cook for a further 5 to 10 mins, until cooked through.Remove from the pan and cool.

Savoury Spinach Scramble

2 eggs, beaten1 tsp oil2 tbsp finely chopped onion4 oz (1/2 cup) frozen spinach, thawed2 tbsp natural yogurt

Heat the oil in a small pan and saute the chopped onion for a few minutes, until tender.Mix the beaten egg with the natural yogurt and spinach.
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Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring, until the egg is cookedthrough.

Easy Creamy Eggy Veggies

1 egg2 tbsp cottage cheese1 tbsp finely chopped cooked vegetable of your choice

Pre heat the oven to 375 deg F (180 deg C).Beat the egg with the cottage cheese. Stir in the chopped veggies.Grease a ramekin/mini souffle dish and pour in the egg mixture.Place the ramekin on a baking sheet and cook for around 20 mins, until the egg is set.

Oh-So-Simple Baked Egg

1 egg1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional)1 tbsp cream (you can use milk if you prefer, but cream is wonderful and babies need a littlefat!)1 tbsp grated Cheddar cheeselarge pinch of fresh dill (chopped) or a small pinch of dried dill

Pre heat the oven to 375 deg F (180 deg C).Place the crushed garlic in a greased ramekin/mini souffle dish and pour in the cream.Add the dill, then break the egg into the ramekin.Top with the grated cheese, then place on a baking sheet.Cook for 15 to 20 mins, until the egg is cooked through.

Egg and Bean Breakfast (or Lunch!)

2 tsp olive oil1/2 clove garlic, crushed (optional)6 oz (3/4 cup) cooked kidney beans, red or white (use salt free or low sodium canned beans -rinsed well - if you prefer)2 tbsp low sodium orhomemade vegetable stock1 egg, beaten2 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Heat the olive oil in a small pan and saute the garlic for 1 min, until tender.Pour in the stock and add the beans. Warm through gently, stirring well.Puree the mixture either by using a hand blender or transferring to a food processor. Add alittle more stock if the mixture is too dense.Set aside and keep warm. Add a little more oil (if necessary) to the pan you just used and

pour in the beaten egg.Cook the egg, stirring continuously, until done.Finally, stir the scrambled egg into the bean puree and serve, topped with the grated cheese.

Carrot baby food recipes

Carrot and apple soup (6 months+)

1 large carrot, peeled (if not organic) and diced1 white potato, peeled and diced
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1 apple, peeled, cored and dicedpinch nutmeg (optional)low sodium orhomemade vegetable stock- or water

Place the veggie and apple cubes into a saucepan and cover with stock.Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender (around 10 mins), adding a

little extra stock if necessary.Add the nutmeg, transfer to a blender and puree until smooth

This is a very versatile recipe - by adjusting the amount of stock that you use, you can createa very thick, almost puree-like soup - or a runnier, 'traditional' soup!

Fruity carrot baby food combo (6 months+)

8 oz (1 cup) carrots, peeled (if not organic) and diced2 oz (1/4 cup) dried apricots, choppedwater

Easy peasy - just simmer both ingredients in enough water to cover until tender, then puree or

mash well. Delicious!

Easy cheesy carrot mash (6 months+)

2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks2 carrots, peeled (if not organic) and cut into chunks1 tsp unsalted butter

pinch nutmeghandful of grated cheddar cheese

Boil the carrot and potato chunks until tender, then drain and mash thoroughly.Stir in the butter and nutmeg.

Top with the grated cheese and place under the grill/broiler until golden.Cool and serve.

Sunshine humus (8 months+)

1 medium carrot, peeled (if not organic) and sliced1 fl oz (1/8 cup) water1 clove garlic, crushed8 oz (1 cup) canned chickpeas (use salt-free chickpeas, otherwise drain and rinse thoroughly)

pinch paprika

Steam or boil the carrot until tender.Place the carrot, water, garlic and chick peas into a food processor and blend until smooth.Sprinkle with paprika and serve with pieces of warm pita!

Sweet Potato, Spinach and Tomato Curry

The tomatoes in this recipe contain vitamin C, which will help your little one absorb a littlemore iron from the spinach.

1 small onionpinch each of the following:ground corianderground cuminground turmericchili powder (optional - but some babies love it!)
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1 garlic clove, crushed1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated2 tbsp olive oil8 oz (1 cup) sweet potato, peeled and diced2 ripe tomatoes, quartered.

2 oz (around 1 1/2 cups) spinach leaves, chopped4 fl oz (1/2 cup) water

Saute the onion in the oil until tender, then stir in the spices, garlic and ginger. Cook gentlyfor 5 mins, stirring often.Stir in the sweet potato dice, tomatoes and water.Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently until the potato is tender and thetomatoes are very 'mushy' (around 15 mins).Stir in the chopped spinach, remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 mins so that thespinach 'wilts'.Cool and serve with rice.

Cooking Brown Rice For

Your Baby

We are sometimes asked if it's OK

for babies to eat brown rice and if

brown rice is better for babies

than white.

Well, the answer to both of thesequestions is a big YES! Brown rice isnot just the healthiest choice for your

baby - it's good for the whole familyand is packed with important nutrients.

Please note: You should always discussthe introduction of new foods to your

baby with his doctor. Remember thatall new foods should be introduced separately, at least four days apart, to help you identify

possible food allergies and digestive problems.

Why is brown rice better for baby than white?

A grain of rice is composed of several different layers. Only the outside layer, the

'hull', is removed during the production of brown rice and very little goodness is

lost by the grain in the process.

But during the production of white rice, the grains are milled to remove more layers - thebran and almost all of the germ. This process strips the grains of the majority of theirnutrients.
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