They are loaded with essential nutrients.
They are not expensive.
They prepare easily.
They're delicious.
Some of these foods become favorites of babies. Before your little one starts eating solid foods, talk to his pediatrician and ask him what foods you can give him and when.
It is advisable to wait three days before offering a new food. In this way, you will be able to tell if you have an allergic reaction to any of them.
1. Avocados
Many moms at BabyCenter choose avocado as the first food for their babies. Avocados are a good source of unsaturated fats, a type of beneficial fat that babies need for the development of their brain. In fact, the composition of the fat they contain is somewhat similar to that of breast milk.
Idea to serve
Mash the avocado with a fork or make baby guacamole. For children 9 months and older, try this recipe for avocado salad with mango.
2. Bananas (bananas)
Banana provides a good source of potassium and also contains vitamins B6 and C, calcium and iron. It is also very practical, because you can carry it in the bag and give it to your baby with a teaspoon when it is still very small (later, he can hold it himself to eat it).
Idea to serve
Make a banana puree with mango. For your baby's first smoothie or smoothie, mix banana and peach puree with whole milk yogurt
3. Blueberries (blueberries)
Cranberries are rich in antioxidants. The deep blue color of these fruits comes from the type of flavonoids they contain, called anthocyanins, very good for the eyes, the brain and even the baby's urinary tract.
Idea to serve
Blend or crush blueberries well and put this purple purée in your baby's yogurt. Look at this yogurt recipe with blueberry and raspberry puree, for babies 6 months and older.
4. Broccoli
Overflowing with folate, fiber and calcium, broccoli is also known for its anticancer properties. Try to introduce this vegetable of singular flavor early in the feeding of your little one. That will help expand your palate and encourage a preference for green vegetables.
Idea to serve
Cook steamed broccoli pieces until tender. Then cut them into small pieces that are small enough so your child can eat them safely.
Steaming it takes away the strong flavor of broccoli. Keep in mind that some babies like the texture and taste of broccoli when it's cold.
Do not miss this recipe for broccoli puree for your baby.
5. Lentils
Beans and other legumes are rich in protein and fiber. But unlike the large beans, the small lentils become a smooth porridge with a perfect consistency for your baby. They are also one of the cheapest health foods you can buy.
Idea to serve
Cook the lentils with finely chopped carrots. See step by step how to make a vegetarian lentil purée. When your baby is older, add more nutritious foods in a lentil stew.
6. Beef
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Remember that lack of iron can cause anemia. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP for its acronym in English) recommends that beef is one of the first foods of the baby, because it is an excellent source of zinc and iron, especially red meat and dark poultry.
In addition, babies absorb iron better from meat than from other iron-fortified cereals, which are often also other babies' first foods.
Idea to serve
If your baby starts eating solid foods, you can prepare a chicken puree. As you grow you can introduce new flavors with this stew porridge with beef.
7. Plums
Fresh or dried plums (prunes) have a smooth consistency, are sweet and rich in fiber. It is possible that your baby suffers from constipation, once you begin to include solid foods in your diet. For better digestion, add pureed plums to your baby's meals.
Idea to serve:
Offer your baby plum puree alone or mixed with other foods, such as cereal, oatmeal or applesauce, for a naturally sweet dessert.
8. sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes or sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are one of the most popular foods that are usually given to babies who start eating solids. The little ones like its sweet taste and texture.
These colorful vegetables are rich in beta-carotene (which is an essential nutrient and the pigment that gives the typical orange or yellow color to a lot of fruits and vegetables), vitamin C and minerals, including iron and copper.
Idea to serve:
Serve your baby sweet potato puree or mixed with carrot and potato (sweet potato).
9. Pumpkin (squash)
There are many varieties of pumpkins and all have many benefits, one of which is that they are exceptionally charged with the beta-carotene nutrient, which is great for your little one's eyesight.
The pumpkins are also rich in vitamin C, have a naturally sweet taste and a pleasant texture for children, very creamy.
Idea to serve
To make a pumpkin porridge, bake or steam them and remove the seeds. When your child grows, try to introduce new flavors and textures in their meals. For example, you can serve the pumpkin cooked with a little fresh coriander and ground cooked chickpeas, or add it to the baby's favorite foods.
10. Yogurt
The creamy yogurt is rich in calcium and vitamin D, nutrients necessary for healthy bones and teeth. You can give your baby yogurt around 4 or 6 months, long before he starts drinking cow's milk.
Opt for plain yogurt with no added sugar. In addition, buy the brand that offers the highest number of live and active cultures, which help regulate the beneficial bacteria in your baby's digestive system. Make sure that the yogurt you choose is made from whole milk, since babies need the calories from fat.
Idea to serve
You can give your baby only yogurt or mix it with cranberries or other fresh fruit, crushed avocado or applesauce.
