Baby Food Puree – Vegetables

There are only 16 months between our two boys, but when it came time to start our baby boy on solids, I had to pull out my baby bible (What to expect the first year) to remember when and what kinds of food I should be offering him.

We again started off with pumpkin puree, and have steadily worked our way through different vegetables and fruits, and have now introduced dairy and chicken to his diet.

Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with store bought baby food – in fact I have a supply in the pantry, but I prefer to make my own.  Not only is it cheaper, I know exactly what is going into it, it uses up leftover veggies and fruit and it’s handy to have a big stash in the freezer.

Now I don’t like to eat the same thing everyday, so I feel bad giving my baby boy the same old combinations.  I’ve been asking friends for some inspiration and below are some ideas for all of you baby brain Mums out there!

Pumpkin & Corn

Pumpkin, Corn and Peas

Pumpkin, Carrot, Spinach, Corn and Couscous

Roasted Sweet Potato, Pumpkin and Chicken Breast with Peas & Corn (this is a big favourite in our house!)

Roasted Pumpkin and Chicken Breast with Dried herbs, Peas and Couscous

Roast Pumpkin, Peas and Couscous

Roast Sweet Potato, Chicken, Spinach and Broccoli

Carrot, Sweet Potato, Spinach and Couscous

Carrot, Corn and Spinach

Sweet Potato, Peas and Spinach

Chickpeas, Pumpkin and Peas

Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Corn and Broccoli

Chickpeas, Pumpkin and Spinach

Chickpeas, Sweet Potato and Spinach

Cauliflower, Cheese and Spinach

Cauliflower, Pumpkin and Peas

Roasted Beetroot, Spinach and Couscous

We haven’t yet introduced red meat to baby boy, looking to do so within the next couple of weeks.

Please Note:

* Couscous can be substituted with Quinoa

** Please note these are just ideas for baby food combinations, if you have any specific questions regarding when and what to feed your baby, queries regarding allergies or reactions, please talk to your Doctor.

 

What food combinations are a winner with your little ones? I’d love to hear your suggestions

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