First Food For Baby Recipes...

Lately I was trying to find as many recipes for Ainin as I could. I've decided to give her ONLY home-made food. I found THISWEBSITE which is very useful. Many informations about baby first food was there. Here are some recipes that I found and would like to share...

Avocado
a great first food for baby, avocados burst with essential fats and nutrients that a growing baby needs! Smooth and creamy, avocados are easily digested and well tolerated
Vitamins: A, C, Niacin, Folate Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium
1. Peel and take out the pit of a ripe avocado - do not cook
2. Cut “meat” out and mash with a fork
3. There should be no need to use a machine as just like bananas, avocados have a very soft consistency and texture. Avocados do not need to be cooked
4. Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.

Bananas
bananas are another great first food for your baby. Research indicates that bananas and their mucosal properties actually help coat the tummy and help aid in digestion. Bananas are sweet, which may help baby more readily accept the first food experience.
Vitamins: A, C, Folate Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Calcium
1. Peel ripe bananas - do not cook
2. Place banana in a food processor/food mill or blender and puree
3. You can also mash the banana in a bowl using a regular fork – heat in microwave for 25 seconds prior to mashing for extra softness
4. Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.

Organic Brown Rice Cereal ----> I like it the most!!!!
Did you know that baby's first food does not have to be a commercial infant rice cereal? Many pediatric resources are acknowledging the fact that avocado, banana and sweet potato make great first foods for baby!
If you decide to make homemade baby cereal, make it with brown rice (organic if preferred). Whole grains are more healthy and nutritious for your baby (and for the whole family).
- 1/4 cup rice powder (organic brown rice ground in blender or food processor)
- 1 cup water
1. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan.
2. Add the rice powder while stirring constantly.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired. Serve warm.


Pears
Vitamins: A, C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium
1. Peel and cut into chunks so as to avoid the little seed portion.
2. Steam gently until tender;
3. Place in a blender/food processor and puree until smooth.
You may be able to just use a fork too!
4. Use the leftover cooking water if needed but Pears tend to be very runny and watery without adding liquid - Add some baby cereal to thicken if needed.

Yams/Sweet Potato
Vitamins: A (24,877 mg ), C, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Sodium, Selenium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Calcium
1. Wash and poke holes in sweet potato with fork then wrap sweet potatoes in tin foil - do not peel for baking/microwaving. (you can also do this in the microwave - only use plastic wrap and cook for 8 minutes on high or until tender)
2. Place in a 400 degree oven and bake for 30 minutes or until soft
OR
1. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into small chunks
2. Place chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover potato6. "Steam" boil until tender, be sure to check on the water level.
3. Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the sweet potatoes
4. If you have baked your sweet potato, remove skins and use liquid from your preferred source
5. Place sweet potato into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
6. Add the reserved water or other liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Mango (6-8 months - sometimes over 8 months)
Vitamins: A (1262 IU in one cup!), C, E, K, Folate
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium
1 Ripe MangoPeel, Deseed and mash Mango until smooth

2. Add formula/breast milk or water to thin or add cereal (if desired) to thicken up.


Apples (Applesauce)
Vitamins: A, C, Folate Minerals: Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium
This recipe is written so that you may use any amount of apples you wish!
1. Peel, core and cut apple into slices/chunks
2. Place slices or chunks into a pan with just enough water to slightly cover apples
3. Boil/steam until tender; be sure to check on the water level and stir.
4. Apples may be mashed with a potato masher to achieve a smooth applesauce consistency. If your masher will not achieve a puree type of consistency, then follow steps below.
Reserve any left over water to use for thinning out the apples
6. Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
7. Add the reserved water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree8. Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up the9. Ask your pediatrician about adding some cinnamon for new tastes!