Vegetables For Baby

Vegetables for baby: After 6 months of age, babies can enjoy a wide variety of vegetables from the simple carrot puree to mixed vegetable recipes. The secret is to try and offer baby different vegetables of different
colors and textures.

Note: The information on this page is for educational and inspirational purposes and is not meant to replace advise given to you by your pediatrician or any medical professional.

Try to offer baby even the vegetables that you yourself might not like, baby might just love them! Your personal taste in vegetables should not determine which vegetables your baby should try out. Some foods that my little ones eat I can't eat.

Here are some of the vegetables that are nutritious and easy to prepare for baby.

Simple Vegetables That You Can Use For Making Baby Food

Vegetables For Baby - Zucchini Baby Food

Zucchini is a good baby food vegetable as its rich in protein, vitamins A, C K, B6 and dietary fiber. Makes a
lovely simple puree by itself and can also be used in lots of other baby food recipes.

Vegetables For Baby - Butternut

I think a lot of babies love butternut squash. It makes a really creamy slightly sweet tasting puree which makes
it a yummy baby food. Its also a good source of vitamin B6, vitamin E , vitamin C and minerals.

Vegetable For Baby - Broccoli

Broccoli is a very nutritious vegetable. Baby can be introduced to plain broccoli puree at 6 months. Its rich in protein, fiber, vitamin C and minerals.

Vegetables For Baby- Cauliflower

Cauliflower is rich in protein and is also a great source of vitamin C and vitamin K. It makes a great healthy
starter baby food from 6 months. You can steam or boil cauliflower. Steaming retains a lot of goodness!

Vegetables For Baby - Peas

Peas contain vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A and are also a great source of fiber. Peas can be introduced to
baby at 6 months. But its import to take the pea hasks off before serving as young babies tummies may find it
hard to digest them leading to bloatiness and tummy upset.

Vegetables For Baby - Carrots

Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A which is vital for good eye sight. Carrots make a great starter
vegetable for babies over 6 months. Great as finger food snack for older babies and toddlers too.

Vegetable For Baby - Avocado

Avocado, super vegetable! Makes a delicious rich, creamy and really yummy vegetable puree. Its rich in vitamin
C, vitamin K and dietary fiber. Can be introduced to babies over 6 months of age. Great mixed with banana!

Vegetables For Baby - Parsnips

Parsnips make a nutritious special tasting puree and can be easly combined with other vegetables such as
carrots and sweet potato. Parsnips are a good source of potassium, fiber and vitamin C.

Vegetable For Baby - Eggplant

Eggplants are a great source of vitamins B6 and K. They are also rich in minerals such as potassium and mangnese. Eggplants taste great when stewed in a tomato based sauce and some fresh herbs.

White Potato as a vegetable for your baby

When using white potatoes in babys cooking, choose only fresh nice looking potatoes with no green parts on their skin or broken brownish areas. The green areas may contain a substance known as Solanine.

Solanine is toxic so its best to avoid potatoes with even a bit of green on them. Some symptoms of solanine poisoning amoung others include: nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, tummy pain and headache.

Again, choose only good healthy looking, fresh potatoes when making homemade baby foods that require the use of white potatoes.

These where simple basic vegetables packed full of nutrients that baby can try. Remember to try and use vegetables of different colors that are suitable for your little one and cook them in a lot of creative but easy
ways.

The smell of home cooked vegetables for the little angels - soo rewarding!

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