Apples are a great way to introduce your baby to fruits and solid food in general. You can feed your baby apples as soon as 6 months old. Remember to start with small doses. You can increase them as your baby starts to get used to the taste and texture.
Be creative, mix your apples with some:
Oatmeal
Banana
Avocado
Sweet Potato
Carrots
Mango
Spinach
Kale
Pumpkin
Squash
Pear
Blueberries
Yogurt
How to cook apples for baby food:
peel and dice your apples
put them in a pan and cover in water
cook over medium heat
cook on simmer until tender (for about 15 minutes)
let cool, take the apples out and put them into a blender
use the cooking water to adjust theconsistency
How to steam applesfor baby food:
peel and dice your apples
in a saucepan bring 2 inches of water to boil
put apples in a steamer basket
cover and steam until tender (10 minutes)
let cool, take the apples out and put them into a blender
use the steamer water to adjust theconsistency
This easy recipe from MomJunction will show you how to prepare a basic apple puree with just apples.
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cook the apples on medium heat until tender (15 minutes)
mash the apples with a spoon or use a blender
Michele likes to combine her apples with some healthy greens. Her 1st recipe is a puree of apples mixed with spinach. Spinach is rich in iron, fiber, manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, calcium, antioxidants and vitamins K, A, B2, B6, E and C!
cook the apples on medium heat until tender (15 minutes)
add 2 cups of fresh spinach
cook for 2 more minutes
blend it all together, add cooking water if needed
Another green apple puree from Michele. This time she uses the famous kale to make sure her babies get all the vitamins they need, such as vitamins K, A, C and B6, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, and folate
steam over boiling water until tender (10 minutes)
blend it all together, add steamer water if needed
add a bit of cinnamon and stir
Natalie knows avocados are super healthy. They contain folate, fiber, potassium, vitamin E and iron. And mixing them with a sweet apple puree gives you the perfect combination.
Use a potato masher to mash the tender apple chunks into the puree. If you don't have a potato masher, you can use a large fork to do this, although you may end up with a chunkier puree. For a super smooth apple puree, feel free to put your soft apple chunks into a blender or a food processor.
Peel, core and quarter the apple.Steam until soft (approx.20mins), either using a steamer or by placing in a colander over a pan of simmering water and covering (you could boil the apple instead, if you prefer).
The best apples for baby are those with a sweet, more mild flavor, like Gala or Fuji; these are less acidic and tart than varieties like Granny Smith, which means they'll be easier on a baby's digestive system. One medium apple will yield about five ounces of puree for baby.
By the time he or she is 7 or 8 months old, your child can eat a variety of foods from different food groups. These foods include infant cereals, meat or other proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, yogurts and cheeses, and more.
Yes. Apples offer fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and antioxidants to help a growing baby thrive. Together, these nutrients help to support the digestive system, metabolic processes, boost iron absorption, and aid repair and recovery. Make sure to avoid apple seeds, as they can be toxic if too many are ingested at once.
You'll likely want to cook most fruits and vegetables before making a purée, as you'll get a smoother result when blending. The exception is bananas and avocados; just mash with a fork. Both of these foods are prone to preventable browning, but it does not affect their nutritional value or taste.
Baby purees are often best served at room temperature, but don't be tempted to partially reheat food for your baby to avoid having to wait for it to cool. Unless served cold straight from the fridge, baby purees should always be reheated until piping hot, which means steaming throughout, to kill off bacteria.
Fruit: Babies love the natural sweetness of fruits like pears, apples, berries, prunes, and stone fruits. Between 6 and 8 months, a baby will typically transition from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of fruit puree a day to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of mashed or minced fruit.
You can slice or chop the strawberries into thin slices or fingernail-sized small pieces for babies 7-12 months, once they're able to use their thumb and forefinger to pick up small bite sized pieces. No matter what foods you offer your little one, be sure to stick close by and supervise closely during meals.
You can introduce yogurt and cheese once your baby is six months old, as long as they continue to eat a variety of iron-rich foods. Let your baby enjoy the taste of plain unsweetened yogurt, or add fresh, canned or frozen fruit.
For a healthy digestive system, boiled apples are an excellent choice. Children with a healthy digestive system can better absorb the nutrients in their meals. It also speeds up the digestion process. The intestinal mucosa can be restored and maintained with the help of boiling apples for babies.
If you plan to feed this puree in the 4th month then I recommend adding breast milk. You can add breast milk / formula milk / fresh milk to make this puree. Cook covered to retain the nutrients. You can even feed this daily or 5 days a week as a mid day snack.
The skins of an apple, peach or cucumber (just a few examples) might not puree smoothly and could be a choking hazard for new eaters. Play it safe and peel until they're ready to take on more textured foods.
Yes. Apples offer fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and antioxidants to help a growing baby thrive. Together, these nutrients help to support the digestive system, metabolic processes, boost iron absorption, and aid repair and recovery. Make sure to avoid apple seeds, as they can be toxic if too many are ingested at once.
You do not need to puree fruits. You can offer your baby soft mashed fruits, and small pieces of soft fruits as finger foods. See the section Food Choking Hazards for information on how to prepare fruits to reduce the risk of choking.
Offer a variety such as: apples. apricots. bananas. pears. grapes. kiwis. mangoes.
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