Pediatricians recommend starting complementary feeding between 4-6 months (no earlier than 4 months and no later than 6 months of the child’s life) and using vegetable purees or low-allergenic and dairy-free cereals as the first complementary foods.

Vegetables as a first food

From 4.5-5.5 months, thicker foods can be introduced into the child’s diet than breast milk or an adapted milk formula, which is referred to as “complementary feeding.” It is preferable to prescribe vegetable puree as the first complementary food. Vegetable puree is a source of organic acids, potassium, iron and dietary fiber, including pectins. Vegetable puree as the first complementary food should be prescribed to children with exudative-catarrhal diathesis, rickets, obesity, anemia, and premature birth.

Vegetable puree for complementary feeding is a product obtained by pureing whole or peeled fresh or frozen vegetables of one or more types, previously subjected to heat treatment (blanching).

Introduction of vegetables as a second complementary food, after the introduction of cereals

The second complementary food in the form of vegetable puree from natural vegetables for baby food (without adding milk and not containing legumes) is introduced in parallel with the first, a month after the introduction of the first complementary foods and the complete replacement of one feeding.

What vegetables to start complementary feeding with?

The introduction of vegetable complementary foods should begin with one type of vegetable that has delicate fiber and is light in color (from green or white vegetables), for example, with zucchini or cauliflower, then moving on to a mixture of vegetables, with a gradual expansion of the assortment using potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, and later tomatoes, green peas.

Vegetables for first feeding

Zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli take priority among the first vegetable complementary foods, since these vegetables are hypoallergenic foods and are the most optimal for starting complementary feeding. It is cauliflower and broccoli that are often called “higher education cabbage”, as they are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Vegetables to expand your diet

If complementary foods are introduced at the age of 4-4.5 months, then the first vegetables can be monocomponent, homogenized purees: zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, carrots.

At 5 months of age During the life of a child and older, the assortment is expanded to include vegetable purees from pumpkin, beets, and white cabbage.

At 6 months of age the life of a child and older, it is possible to add tomatoes.

At 7 months of age it is possible to expand the vegetable diet by adding green peas.

Industrially produced vegetable purees for first complementary feeding can be of varying degrees of grinding:

• homogenized(highly crushed, the number of pulp particles measuring 0.15-0.3 mm) - for children over 4 months of age;
• pureed(particle size no more than 0.4 mm) and coarsely ground (particle size 2 - 5 mm) - for children over 6 months of age.

Complementary feeding dishes made from vegetables should be semi-liquid, well pureed, homogeneous; the transition to thicker food should be gradual, accustoming the child to chewing with age.

How to introduce complementary foods from vegetables (introduction scheme for vegetable puree)

Zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli are hypoallergenic foods and are the most optimal for starting the first feeding. One-component vegetable puree is given to the child from a teaspoon, preferably in the morning for breakfast. There is no need to salt or sweeten vegetable purees for your child.

Scheme for introducing vegetable puree as complementary foods:

First day The baby is given ½ teaspoon of vegetable puree (for example, zucchini), and then the baby is fed with regular food (breast milk or a bottle of formula). During the day, monitor the body's reaction to the introduced product - carefully examine the skin for rashes, pay attention to the stool, whether there is mucus and greens in the stool.

On the second day If there are no signs of allergies or tummy problems, the child is given 1-2 teaspoons of zucchini (5-10 g) and supplemented with formula or milk.

On the third day– 3 teaspoons (15 g).

On the fourth– 4-5 teaspoons. (20-25 years).

On the fifth day– 50 g. If there is no negative reaction to the introduced product, then you can double the portion.

On the sixth day– 80-100 g. You can give your child a portion twice as large as the previous one.

On the seventh day– 120-150 g, which completely replaces one feeding. The norm in grams per feeding is indicated for a six-month-old child; if complementary foods were introduced earlier, the amount of product should be reduced. If your child is breastfed, then after taking vegetable puree, be sure to supplement your baby’s breastfeeding, even if the volume of complementary foods already completely replaces the entire feeding, this way you can maintain lactation for a longer time.

For another week, the child is allowed to get used to vegetable puree from zucchini, and only after 5-7 days a new vegetable, for example broccoli, is introduced into the diet. This rule is important to follow if complementary feeding is introduced to a child at the age of 4-4.5 months.

Eighth day– ½ teaspoon of broccoli, then add zucchini puree.

Ninth day– 1-2 teaspoons of broccoli (5-10 g) and give zucchini up to the age dose, etc. Gradually, the amount of broccoli is replacing the first vegetable for complementary feeding - zucchini.

If a child refuses vegetable puree, then take a break of several days and offer the child puree again or replace the vegetable - for example, zucchini with cabbage.

What is better – buy or make your own vegetable puree for complementary feeding?

The advantage of factory-made canned food is that it is sterile, the mother does not need to bother at the stove: cooking, grinding, it is better to devote this time to the child. Jarred vegetable puree is also convenient to take on the road. Canned baby food is recommended for consumption by leading global and domestic health organizations, so the choice of parents depends only on their preferences and financial capabilities.

If you plan to purchase factory-produced vegetable puree, then carefully read the composition. Apart from vegetables and water, there should be nothing in the jar - no preservatives, dyes, flavors or flavor enhancers, including starch as a thickener. It is desirable that vegetable puree for complementary feeding does not contain even salt and sugar, and has a uniform structure and natural color.

Purchased puree in jars must be heated in a water bath before giving it to the child. Before you give the puree to your baby, be sure to try it yourself. If you feel signs of deterioration of the product, such as a strong odor, a sour taste, or you do not hear a characteristic pop when opening the jar, it means that the seal of the jar has been broken and the jar should be thrown away. However, an adult may simply not like the taste of baby vegetable puree due to the lack of additives such as sugar and salt, but this does not mean that it is not suitable for complementary feeding. The opened jar should be stored only in the refrigerator and no more than a day.

If parents are limited in funds or eat their own vegetables from the garden or personal plot (imported vegetables often contain nitrates), then the mother will be able to prepare vegetable puree for complementary feeding on her own. If you don’t have your own garden, then when purchasing, pay attention to the country of origin and, if possible, choose vegetables grown in your area. When choosing vegetables for complementary feeding, pay attention to their appearance: they should not have any defects (black dots, brown spots, dry or wrinkled areas of the skin, dents, etc.), but they should not look large and have a glossy sheen (such vegetables most likely subjected to strong chemical treatment). If the introduction of complementary feeding with vegetables occurs during the “off-season”, when there are no fresh vegetables or there are only imported ones, pre-made frozen preparations are perfect. Just remember that vegetables should not be defrosted before cooking, since most of the vitamins are destroyed during the process of slow defrosting.

To make your own vegetable puree, it is advisable to purchase a steamer and a blender. Before cooking, vegetables must be thoroughly washed and peeled, since most of the harmful substances are contained in the peel. Remove all the top leaves from the cabbage and remove the stalk. And cut off the large “tail” of carrots and beets.

Take one type of vegetable, for example zucchini, wash, peel, cut and cook in a double boiler or in an enamel saucepan with a little water. To preserve more nutrients, boil the vegetables whole or cut them into large pieces. Vegetables should only be placed in boiling water and cooked with the lid closed, but the best option for baby food is steaming vegetables.

Then transfer the vegetables to a blender, add a little boiled water if necessary (so that the puree is not very thick). Vegetables for the first feeding should be completely boiled, without lumps. It is advisable not to add salt at all, otherwise the baby will not be able to eat fresh food later.

You can add vegetable oil to vegetable puree, a few drops per serving. The best vegetable oils are considered to be cold-pressed olive oil, as well as sunflower, corn and flaxseed. Each time the puree must be freshly prepared.

Vegetable and fruit purees often become the baby’s first food after breast milk or formula, so many mothers prefer to prepare it themselves. Although modern manufacturers convince us that baby food is devoid of preservatives and harmful additives, fresh vegetables and fruits are much healthier, especially when it comes to feeding infants. And preparing baby puree at home is not so difficult.

Vegetables or fruits?

Let's try to cook it ourselves for our beloved baby. Despite the fact that pediatricians of the last century recommended starting complementary feeding with fruits, it is better to first introduce the child to vegetables - this is the conclusion that modern doctors and nutritionists have come to. Boiled vegetables do not irritate the gastrointestinal tract, are better absorbed, satisfy hunger, and do not cause allergies or increased gas formation. In addition, vegetables do not contain fructose, which irritates the pancreas. And one more compelling argument in favor of the fact that it is better to start with vegetables - fruits are tastier, and if the baby tries them first, he will refuse vegetables, because they will seem more bland to him.

How to prepare baby vegetable puree

What can you make baby puree from? The ideal puree for first feeding is cauliflower or zucchini. A little later you can introduce pumpkin, broccoli, carrots, potatoes and green peas. Before cooking, vegetables are washed well, peeled, cut into pieces and cooked - steamed, in the oven or in the usual way, in water. The first two methods are preferable because baking and steaming preserve vitamins, minerals, nutrients and natural color in vegetables. And most importantly, such vegetables are much tastier. Some nutritionists recommend boiling vegetables with their skins on and then peeling them, so choose your own cooking method.

If you still had to cook vegetables in a saucepan, use enamel dishes, add less water and lower the vegetables into boiling water. Cook until soft, but do not overcook vegetables and fruits, otherwise they will become tasteless and lose a large amount of vitamins. Prepared vegetables are crushed with a blender until smooth and slightly diluted with water, vegetable broth, breast milk or a mixture to a pulp, since the child does not yet know how to digest thick food. Small pieces of vegetables in puree sometimes become the reason that the baby refuses to eat, so the knives in the blender must be well sharpened, and if there is no equipment, you can grind the vegetables through a sieve. Salt and spices are usually not added to baby vegetable puree, and if the baby is more than 6 months old, you can put a little butter in the puree.

A few rules for making baby puree at home

• Use only fresh vegetables and fruits.
• Water for cooking vegetables should be filtered or from bottles.
• If you use frozen foods, choose only whole vegetables and fruits, as they retain the maximum nutrients.
• All utensils for preparing baby food must be perfectly clean, so if a knife falls on the floor, you should wash it well. Pets are also not allowed in the kitchen during the cooking process.
• Do not use vegetables and fruits high in nitrates in the diet of infants - spinach, lettuce, beets, melon and watermelons.
• It is recommended to soak vegetables purchased in a store in water to remove nitrates: this requires 1–2 hours, for potatoes - up to 24 hours.
• Mix fruits and berries with a sour taste with sweet fruits - for example, black currants go well with banana or pear. The baby is unlikely to like sour puree.
• Give your child only fresh food, and it is better to eat yesterday’s puree from the refrigerator yourself.

DIY baby fruit puree

Children are more willing to eat fruit puree because fruit is tastier and sweeter. Fruits contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, fiber and antioxidants, so they are very beneficial for a growing body. However, fruits are strong allergens, especially berries, bananas, pomegranates and apricots, so they should be given with caution while monitoring the child's reaction. The most low-allergenic fruits are apples and pears, so it is better to start complementary feeding with them, and then introduce all other fruits. First, the baby is fed with a one-component puree, prepared from only one product, and then you can mix different vegetables and fruits, and not only with each other. Combinations of fruits and vegetables are very tasty, such as apples and zucchini, pumpkin and pears.

Fruits must be of high quality, without damage, ripe and juicy, and the rules for preparing fruits do not differ from the rules for cooking vegetables. Naturally, fruit puree is not sweetened with honey and sugar - the later the child learns the taste of sugar, the stronger his health will be.

Flavorful pumpkin puree

Kids eat it with pleasure because of its pleasant sweetish taste, and pumpkin is also very healthy. It contains a whole storehouse of various vitamins, including vitamin T, which normalizes metabolism in the body. For pumpkin puree, a small pumpkin is suitable, since large fruits are not as tasty and are difficult to peel.

Cut the pumpkin in half, and then into small slices, one or two of which (depending on the baby’s appetite) chop into cubes. Boil the pumpkin in a double boiler or in water for 20 minutes, while warm, beat in a blender until smooth and puree and dilute with water or mixture if necessary. Add oil and salt depending on the age of the child.

Tender broccoli puree

One of my favorite homemade baby puree recipes is made from broccoli. This cabbage is extremely healthy because it contains potassium, iron, calcium and other valuable substances. It contains much more vitamin C than lemon, and the reason for its nutritional value is its high protein content.

Cut the broccoli into florets, wash them thoroughly and steam for 20 minutes. Cabbage cooks faster in water - fresh broccoli will take 7 minutes, and frozen broccoli will take about 15 minutes. You don't need a lot of water to puree broccoli; it should lightly cover the vegetables. Once the cabbage is soft, puree it in a blender or pass through a sieve. If you are preparing puree for children over one year old, be sure to add butter - the kids will gobble up the broccoli on both cheeks!

How to make baby pear puree at home

Pear is a very tender, tasty and healthy fruit that rarely causes intolerance. In addition to its high vitamin value, pears have other beneficial properties - they facilitate digestion and remove toxins from the body.

Choose green pears for baby food to reduce the risk of allergies, which, although rare, occur among babies. Peel and core the fruit with seeds, and then simmer the pear in a thick-bottomed bowl in a small amount of water for 15 minutes. Cool the pear slightly and blend it in a blender with a small amount of the remaining pear broth. For larger babies, you don’t need to boil the fruit, but add half a teaspoon of natural honey to the puree.

Zucchini and apple puree

This delicious puree will appeal to little gourmets; in addition, zucchini is considered the most hypoallergenic vegetable, which, due to its high potassium content, has a beneficial effect on the heart. Apples contain iodine, iron and phosphorus; also, due to the high concentration of vitamin C, apples help in the prevention of colds and viral infections.

Wash the zucchini and apples well, peel them from the seeds, cut them into pieces and cook in a saucepan for about 20 minutes, keeping in mind that zucchini cooks 5 minutes faster. By the way, steam apples for 15 minutes, zucchini for 10 minutes. Next, vegetables and fruits are crushed in a blender, mixed and brought to a boil. This is the best side dish for children with allergies!

Exotic mango

Sometimes you can pamper your baby with exotic fruits - for example, make mango puree. This is a very delicate fruit with an original taste, containing 12 amino acids and improving sleep.

Choose only ripe fruits - soft and red-yellow in color. Peel the mango from thick skin and large seeds, place the pulp in a blender, add 2 tbsp. l. water and make a puree, and then heat it in a saucepan for a few minutes. To ease digestion, it is better to give a baby under one year of age puree with heat treatment, and older children can be fed raw mango.

Carrot and potato puree

Prepare regular mashed potatoes without oil. Peel the carrots, grate them and simmer with butter and vegetable broth - about 1 tsp is required for 200 g of carrots. butter and 150 g broth. When the carrots become very soft, rub them through a sieve, and then place them on a plate; place the potato puree on the other half. Let the child choose whether to mix two types of purees or eat them separately!

Pumpkin and apple puree

This sugar-free sweet pumpkin-apple puree, prepared in a double boiler, is suitable for children who are already accustomed to “adult” food and are able to accept a new unusual dish. It is better to take pumpkin with gray or green skin and bright pulp - such fruits contain more vitamins and other useful substances. Green apples are suitable because they contain fewer allergens.

Cut the pulp of pumpkin and apples without peel and seeds into pieces, place in a double boiler and cook for 20 minutes. Grind pumpkin, apples and raisins in a blender or by hand using a masher if your child has already learned to chew. They say that this puree is very good for skin and hair, and you can check the truth of this statement yourself if you start feeding your baby this dish.

In the fall, you can take care of preparing vegetables for baby purees. Some vegetables, such as pumpkin, carrots and apples, are stored fresh, and zucchini, broccoli, and berries are frozen in small portions, since due to frequent freezing and thawing, vegetables lose vitamins and become tasteless. You can roll up fruit and vegetable purees in jars, but such a snack should not be given to infants. Remember that the taste of vegetables determines whether the baby will love them in the future, so try to prepare appetizing and tender purees - for health and a good mood!

When it comes time to introduce complementary foods, many parents are at a loss. At what age should the first complementary foods be given? Do you prepare meals for yourself or buy industrially produced products in jars? The book "Food for Little Ones" offers a modern European perspective on this issue and dispels many doubts. Here are some recipes for homemade vegetable and fruit purees and tips for storing them.

The puree feeding stage is not a strictly prescribed period that must last a fixed number of weeks. Some parents skip it altogether, while others believe that vegetable and fruit purees should be the basis of complementary feeding for several months. But in any case, purees are just the beginning, the first step on the path to “normal” food. As soon as the child is ready for this, it is very important to accustom him to dense foods, to food that can be handled and chewed.

Try making simple purees from one ingredient, and when your child gets used to them, turn your attention to more complex recipes.

If you are going to feed your baby purees, I recommend getting a stationary blender with a tall jug. Hand-held immersion blenders are great for making pureed soups or other fairly thin mixtures, but they don't always work well with thicker ones.

When making purees for children, there is no need to wear a white coat and a hair net, but it is still worth remembering about hygiene. In young children, the immune system has not yet strengthened, and they are more sensitive to viruses, and food poisoning is extremely dangerous for them. Plus, by peeling, cutting and wiping fruits and vegetables, you give bacteria more room to feed and reproduce. No need to panic, just follow some rules.

Basic hygiene rules when preparing purees

Cooled puree from boiled products can be kept in the refrigerator for 24 hours or frozen in small portions. The classic freezer container is an ice tray, but I prefer silicone molds for mini muffins. They have the perfect size for one serving of puree, and each one is very easy to take out. Thaw the puree in the refrigerator, then warm thoroughly and cool slightly before serving. You cannot reheat more than once.

You should not freeze fresh fruit puree, because when defrosting they will need to be heated very much, and this is not very good.

Many vegetables and fruits need to be pureed with water. You can use breast milk or artificial milk instead - it will enrich the mixture with calories and nutrients. But if you are going to store the puree in the refrigerator or freezer, diluting it with milk is not very good from a sanitation point of view. Purees to be stored are best diluted with water - and the same water in which vegetables or fruits were prepared, because some of the vitamins have passed into it. It is better to make puree intended for freezing quite thick; and after defrosting and reheating, you can add fresh milk or fresh hot broth.

To start: one-ingredient puree

Next step: mixed purees

When the child gets used to the simplest purees, move on to more complex options. Gradually make the puree thicker and richer by adding ingredients rich in proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

As soon as it seems to you that the child is ready for this, make the puree thicker, do not puree, but knead or chop the ingredients. To make your puree more filling, try these additions:

• before serving, add grated cheese, a little cream, butter or whole natural yogurt - if the child is already six months old;
• a hard-boiled and chopped egg - again, if the child is six months old;
• some finely chopped freshly cooked chicken or fish;
• boil rice or pasta with vegetables;
• If you are cooking vegetables in water, add red lentils.

Broccoli, potatoes and fish. Potatoes should not be ground in a blender or food processor - this will make them sticky. It is better to mash it by hand or add it to puree other vegetables. Bake 1 potato at 200°C for an hour until soft. Towards the end of baking, place 1 small fish fillet (such as pollock or mackerel) on a foil-lined baking sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes. Break the fish into flakes, carefully removing the bones. Trim the tough stems off 250g of broccoli and place in a steamer or fine sieve set over a pan of simmering water. Cover and cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Cut the finished potatoes in half and scrape out the pulp, then mash. Either puree the fish and broccoli or chop it very finely. Mix with mashed potatoes, adding liquid if desired. Approximately 300 ml puree.

Spinach, spelled and onions. Place 50g of spelled (or pearl barley) in a small saucepan and cover with plenty of water. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat for about 20 minutes until fully cooked (barley takes longer to cook). Drain and reserve water. Wash 300 g of spinach and tear off the tough stems from the large leaves; leave the small ones whole. Place the spinach in a saucepan and place over medium heat (the remaining water on the leaves will suffice for cooking). Cover and let the spinach wilt - this will only take 3-4 minutes. Drain in a colander (but do not wring out). Finely chop 1 small onion. Heat 1 tbsp in the pan where you cooked the spinach. l. rapeseed or olive oil over medium heat and fry the onion for 10 minutes until soft. Grind spelled, spinach and onion in a blender, adding another 1 tbsp. l. oils Dilute slightly with water from cooking spelled. Spelled will give the puree a nice, slightly lumpy consistency. Approximately 500 ml.

Chicken and salad. Cut 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs into equal pieces. Place them in a small saucepan and add enough water to barely cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, coarsely chop 1 head of romaine lettuce. Add to chicken, stir and cover. Cook for another 3 minutes, tossing a couple of times, until the lettuce is completely wilted. Place everything together in a blender and puree. You will get approximately 300 ml.

Fruit puree

As soon as the child is ready for this, make the puree thicker, do not puree, but knead or chop the ingredients. To make your puree more filling, try the following:

• before serving, add cream or natural yoghurt - if the child is already six months old;
• mix fruit puree with porridge - oatmeal or other cereal;
• add a little spice - for example, a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of vanilla extract.

Citrus fruits and berries can cause allergies. Give them along with fruits that you know won't cause problems for your child to monitor the reaction.

Apple and dried apricots. Place 100 g of dried apricots in a small saucepan, cover with water and leave overnight. Peel 2 apples, remove core and cut into slices. Add dried apricots to the pan, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often, until soft. Puree. You will get approximately 300 ml.

Pear and papaya. If you have a couple of soft, ripe pears, there is no need to boil them - just peel and coarsely chop them. Peel, core and coarsely chop firm pears, then place in a steamer or fine sieve set over a pan of gently simmering water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, until tender; let cool. Halve the papaya, remove the seeds, scoop out the pulp and mix with the pears, then puree. Since the puree contains fresh fruit, it is best to serve it immediately. Approximately 300 ml.

Berries and banana. Mash 200 g of a mixture of berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. If you used berries with large seeds, such as raspberries, rub them through a sieve. Mix with 1 ripe banana, cut into pieces, and puree. Since there is fresh fruit, it is best to serve the puree right away. Approximately 300 ml.

Discussion

01.06.2017 13:41:01, vegetable

04/22/2016 15:22:13, Zelena

Thank you very much for the article and advice! And when the time came for us to introduce vegetables into our diet, there were no fresh ones in stores and markets yet, and I am wary of frozen store-bought vegetables. So I decided to try jarred puree. I chose Heinz zucchini puree (as our pediatrician advised). My daughter loved the puree from the first spoon! Now, during the season of vegetables and fruits, I will try to make purees myself.

I will try to introduce very good recipes. But the eldest flatly refused to eat what I cooked, no matter how hard I tried. Give her store-bought purees and that’s it. I don’t know how the little one will react. Homemade is always better, I hope you like it.

02/02/2015 11:32:13, Viola6549

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Puree for babies: first complementary foods

According to pediatricians, vegetable puree is the most optimal for the baby’s body. It contains practically no allergens, and the enzymes contained in the intestines can already break down light foods with plenty of fiber. Don’t worry that the taste of vegetable puree for babies will seem unpleasant. You need to accustom yourself to the right food on time and for this you have to do more than one approach.

Regarding the time for introducing complementary foods, it is almost the same for all babies. The only difference is whether he is artificial or not. It is quite normal for artificial babies to start introducing purees at four months. The gastrointestinal tract of babies is already accustomed to coping with such difficulties as baby food, so purees will be possible at an earlier age. But for breastfed babies, it is not worth getting acquainted with complementary foods earlier than 6 months. Their intestines have never been exposed to anything other than breast milk. This means that you need to be very careful with complementary foods.

It is very important to offer complementary foods correctly. The choice of product is essential. Therefore, the first puree for a baby should be zucchini or broccoli. They practically do not contain allergens and are well absorbed by the child’s body. You should not hope that the baby will favorably accept complementary foods. Persistently offer him the first spoon, up to 10 times. It is best to do this immediately before drinking milk. After all, after a sweetish meal, which is more familiar at their stage of development, babies simply will not want to eat a tasteless, mushy mass. Maybe not on the first day, but the result will be achieved. You shouldn't demand too much from your baby. They are already trying to the best of their ability.

How to make puree for babies

Every caring mother knows how to prepare puree for a baby. There are no secrets to this. If we are talking about vegetables, then you should first boil them until fully cooked. After which, a blender or a masher, forgotten by everyone, is used. It is very important that there are no lumps left when preparing the puree. Children don't like them very much, so they readily spit them in all directions. Poorly prepared purees can discourage a child from eating healthy foods for a long time.

With fruit puree intended for older children, the situation is much simpler. It is worth boiling the fruit first. The exception is apples that require baking. In the case of them, some mothers refuse to use a blender at all, but simply scrape out the delicious baked pulp with a spoon and give it to their children. Although infants more readily accept a mixture of fruits (banana and apple, apricot and pear). Only similar experiments should be done for children from 9 months of age, when they have already tested fruit for predisposition to allergic reactions and they will not cause any skin rashes. Such puree for babies is prepared according to the same principle: by grinding.

For many, it remains a mystery how to prepare puree for babies: add butter or salt to it, or avoid such excesses. Both butter and vegetable oils are simply necessary for a child’s body. Depending on the age of the child, it is worth adding the required amount of oil. They will not only strengthen the body with essential vitamins, but also facilitate digestion. Moreover, when oils are added to food, it becomes more rich and nutritious. Regarding the addition of salt to baby purees, there are two opinions. Some pediatricians argue that such supplements are not advisable and lead to rapid adaptation of the body and fluid retention. According to others, on the contrary, introducing salt into the diet allows you to enrich it with essential minerals.

First puree for babies

All mothers know what the first puree for a baby should be: non-allergenic and easily digestible. To achieve this goal, it is worth starting complementary feeding with vegetables. In addition, due to their neutral taste, they are better absorbed and contribute to normal intestinal motility. Everyone knows that it’s worth stocking up on zucchini and broccoli first. But, unfortunately, not everyone introduces complementary foods correctly, trying to feed the baby as large a portion as possible and immediately accustom him to a proper life. And this is the main mistake. Under no circumstances should you increase portions or experiment with vegetable mixes. The first puree for a baby should consist strictly of one vegetable. Administer no more than one teaspoon daily. Every day you should increase the portion by exactly one teaspoon. Vegetable purees are very useful for babies and over time, he will get used to them. Don't worry if your child refuses to eat. He will still eat vegetables in the right quantities. And even if a happy attempt to feed a child does not happen on the first day, it will still bring results.

If you want to start complementary feeding with fruits, then there is nothing unnatural about it. The only thing worth remembering is the difficulty of further introducing vegetables. After the sweet taste of mother's milk and fruits, it will be very difficult to “prove” the benefits of vegetables to your baby.

As already mentioned, it is preferable to start preparing vegetable purees for infants from neutral vegetables. These include zucchini, zucchini, broccoli and, less commonly, potatoes. The main advantage of such complementary foods is the absence of allergens and the body’s favorable perception of vegetable components. Don’t despair when such a healthy and necessary vegetable ends up on your baby’s bib. This is natural. Few adults agree to consume such “ambrosia” of their own free will. You shouldn’t put vegetable purees for babies on the back burner. Complementary feeding should begin in a timely manner. And the older the baby gets, the more difficult it is for him to perceive a new product. This means that it is worth offering him this delicacy within the prescribed time frame. If he refuses, it doesn't matter. Everything can be corrected, and even if a victory is achieved on the tenth attempt, it deserves a reward.

Another important point in the introduction of any product is gradualism. Not only should the first tasting not exceed 10 grams and the daily increase in the serving is an increase of exactly 10 grams, you should carefully monitor the child’s condition. The slightest skin rashes indicate that this vegetable should be put aside for now. But you shouldn’t start immediately after another. After all, it is very important that the manifestations of allergies go away and only then try a new product. It is worth considering one more nuance when introducing vegetable purees for infants. In no case should you give complementary foods after preventive vaccinations, during times of weakness or colds. If a child exhibits the slightest deviations in health, they should be waited out and treated, and only then begin tasting the new product.

Introduction of vegetable puree: the benefits of every vegetable

It is worth making a gradation of vegetables and deciding what effect they have and how they affect the baby’s body.

1. Zucchini. Leader in digestibility and absence of allergens. Favorably perceived by almost all kids. The only drawback of this puree for babies is the small amount of vitamins.
2. Broccoli. The wealth of vitamins and minerals contained in the vegetable is undeniable, and the abundance of fiber allows you to establish normal bowel movements. The disadvantages include a specific taste, which is rarely to the taste of children.
3. Potato. Despite the small amount of vitamins, due to its taste, it is perfectly accepted by children. And due to its nutritional value, it quickly saturates the body.
4. Cauliflower. It is perfectly absorbed, and due to the richness of vitamins, it is very useful for babies. Another advantage is moderate gas formation, which does not bother babies. In extremely rare cases, such puree is not to the taste of infants.
5. Carrot. Despite the sweet taste that children should enjoy, they do not always eat it with pleasure. Therefore, carrot puree should be administered with other vegetables to enrich the body with useful components.
6. Corn. Received with a bang by every kid. Despite this, admission should be postponed until 9-10 months. By that time, there are already enough enzymes in the intestines that can easily cope with such heavy food.

Despite all the benefits of purees for infants, the introduction of new products should be treated with particular care. If the product is not suitable and causes allergic reactions or changes in skin color, then you should avoid taking it in favor of more suitable vegetables.

Mashed potatoes for babies

If we talk about mashed potatoes for babies, then we can note one indisputable fact - he eats it with pleasure. The pleasant taste of potatoes contributes to the fact that the child has a favorable attitude towards such a diet and very often requires supplements. Even though the vegetable contains quite a few vitamins and is a good nutritional supplement, children react with great delight to this particular complementary food.

Making mashed potatoes for babies is quite simple. For this purpose, it is worth boiling the potatoes until fully cooked, crushing them with a potato masher and adding oil. Regarding salt, it is better to reduce its consumption. You should not beat the puree in a blender, since starch gives the puree a special viscosity, which affects the taste and the baby soon loses the desire to enjoy the new complementary foods.

Pumpkin puree for babies

Children really love this sunny vegetable. Despite the fact that pumpkin puree is contraindicated for infants in large quantities, it is perfectly absorbed by the body and promotes excellent intestinal motility. The only drawback is the load on the liver. Therefore, it is not recommended to give more than 50 grams. It is preferable to simmer the pumpkin over low heat with other fruits. After cooling, beat thoroughly and give to the baby without unnecessary additives. He will accept such a delicacy favorably.

If we talk about the ease of introducing new products, then fruits will take a leading position. Fruit puree for babies is tasty and healthy. Kids eat it with pleasure and often ask for more. After all, after introducing vegetables into their diet, they finally had the opportunity to try something very tasty. Therefore, mothers should be prepared not to indulge the whims of their little mischievous children. For these purposes, it is worth preparing purees for infants according to established standards.

The safest fruits to administer include banana, apple and pear. Thanks to their neutral colors, they do not cause an allergic reaction to the body, they have become leaders. The only thing you should pay attention to is the chair. If no disorder occurs and no skin rashes appear, then after a few days you can move on to more daring experiments. The first fruit puree for a baby should be monocomponent, but after a couple of weeks you can safely mix different fruits.

The introduction of berries into a baby’s diet should be postponed for a while due to their slightly sour taste, which is not always favorably perceived by babies. But by 10 months, they will respond favorably to such a change in diet.

Despite the fact that exotic fruits are presented in a wide range in the vastness of our homeland, most parents do not take risks with their consumption. Sometimes in vain. So, mango fruit puree for babies is an irreplaceable storehouse of vitamin K. It is very necessary for children in infancy and no fruit can anymore replenish its norm. It is very good to make multi-component purees from this fruit, in combination with other fruits. The baby will be absolutely delighted.

Apple puree for babies

Apple is the leader of the first baby food among fruits. The richness of vitamins allows you to supply the baby’s body with all the useful substances, and the ease of absorption helps to overcome poor digestibility. Apple puree for babies is very easy to prepare. You need to take a couple of green apples, rinse them well and peel them. After cutting into small pieces, place them in a saucepan and add enough water to cover their surface. Once the water boils, turn down the heat and let the apples cook for 5-10 minutes. Once the apples are cooked, you should let them cool. Apples prepared in this way are perfectly chopped both with a fork and using a blender. If the puree turns out to be very sour, you can add a little fructose or sugar. Although, nutritional supplements should be postponed until better times, since the baby’s body must be saturated with unsaturated fatty acids and its own sugars, of which apples themselves contain enough.

Apple puree for babies can also be made from baked fruit. In this case, the amount of vitamins stored in the fruit will be many times greater, and saturating the body with useful substances will be many times more effective.

Banana puree for babies

One of the simplest and most favorite complementary foods for children. Banana puree for babies can be prepared in a matter of minutes and eaten even faster. To prepare the puree, you just need to peel the banana and grind it in a blender. The baby will happily eat this delicacy. Banana is ideal for multi-component fruit purees and is absolutely harmless for little mischief-makers.

Plum puree for babies

If you want to make plum puree for your baby, it is worth considering that it can be introduced only after the child has favorably accepted vegetable and most fruit purees. Plums do not require heat treatment. Therefore, after removing the seeds and adding a little natural juice, you can beat them well in a blender and give this puree to your baby. Another undeniable advantage is that it can be stored in the refrigerator for two days.

Plum puree for babies must be given very carefully, as it has a great effect on stool. Therefore, you shouldn’t be surprised by what’s in your baby’s diaper. If the puree causes diarrhea, then you should stop using it for a certain time.

Pear puree for babies

Due to the content of many vitamins, pectins, tannins, carotenes, fiber, as well as minerals, pear puree is almost irreplaceable for babies. Among fruit complementary foods, it comes first. Green, but at the same time sweet varieties of fruits are perfect for preparing a healthy and tasty dish. After washing and peeling well, the pear must be cut into pieces and filled with filtered water. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes, let cool, and then blend in a blender. Pear puree does not need any additives, although sometimes it is worth adding a little lemon juice to improve the taste.

Puree soup for babies

If we talk about puree soup for babies, then it contains simply a storehouse of vitamins. After all, it contains many vegetables that can have a wonderful effect on the baby’s body and saturate it with the necessary elements. Regarding what will be included in the puree soup, you can say: “That’s it!” And it's not a joke. This soup tastes very pleasant and it contains not only vegetables, but also meat, and sometimes fish (it all depends on what is on the table today).

So, you can make puree soup for babies from potatoes, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, onions, cauliflower and of course meat. It is worth adding several meat balls, prepared in advance, to filtered boiling water. For this purpose, you must first twist the lean meat and freeze it in portions. This is very convenient and helps save a lot of time. After the meat has simmered for 7-10 minutes, you can add vegetables and cook until fully cooked. When all the ingredients are ready, you need to let the soup cool. When the soup reaches room temperature, use a blender and grind all the ingredients very thoroughly.

This puree soup for babies will appeal to your taste in any case. It is very tasty and nutritious, and most importantly – healthy.

Meat puree for babies

By 7-8 months, the child has every right to get acquainted with meat puree. At this point, his body is already ready for more complex components and is able to digest meat. In order to prepare meat puree for babies, beef, veal, chicken and turkey fillet, as well as rabbit are fully suitable. They are very well absorbed by the child's body and satiate. It is worth remembering that meat puree should never be prepared in reserve. This means that you only need to cook such a piece of meat that the baby can eat today. As with vegetables, you should start taking purees with one teaspoon. Most likely, no problems will arise with meat puree, since children absorb it with pleasure. Under no circumstances should children be given fatty meats. It is very heavy and poorly absorbed by the body.

Meat puree for babies is very easy to prepare. You should thoroughly boil a dietary piece of meat, cut it into small pieces and grind it in a blender. It is very important that the child does not get large fibers, since the reaction to such food is well known. Meat puree can be added to vegetables, or by pouring in a little vegetable oil and given as is. The child will definitely try this delicacy and ask for more.

Rabbit puree for babies

Dietary rabbit puree for infants is indicated for children from 8 months. It is imperative to introduce the child’s body to this meat. There are no difficulties in preparation. Unlike other types of meat, rabbit has no fat and is sold without skin, which means that for cooking you can take almost any piece of rabbit and cook until tender. After the meat is well cooked, separate it from the bones and grind it in a blender very well to avoid small pieces.

Rabbit puree for babies can be mixed with potatoes or cauliflower. If you don’t want to spoil the taste of meat with other products, you can add one teaspoon of sunflower or olive oil.

Turkey puree for babies

Everyone knows that turkey puree for babies is one of the healthiest dietary dishes in the diet. Despite the dryness of the meat, kids eat turkey meat with pleasure. True, for this you should add some vegetables or oil to it. Like all complementary foods, you should not give more than one spoon for the first time. Despite being hypoallergenic, meat may not be suitable for a baby’s fragile stomach. Therefore, like all complementary foods, turkey should be treated with caution. The recipe is the same as for other meat purees.

Chicken puree for babies

Like all meat dishes, chicken puree is very healthy for babies. Children are very supportive of this complementary food. In order to prepare the puree, you need to select a fillet, rinse it well in running water and boil until tender. The cooked fillet can be mixed with both vegetables and a spoon of olive oil. For independent complementary feeding, it is very dry, although some children really like it without additional additives.

Puree for babies, an indispensable component of the diet. The main thing is to prepare it correctly and administer it on time. It is very important for charming little girls to eat right and caring parents will do everything to ensure that the baby gets the maximum benefit from the food he eats.

Your baby is already ready to try something new when he is no longer full of his usual mother’s milk or formula; if he shows interest in your food, he can grab a piece and put it in his mouth. This usually occurs between about 5 and 9 months of age. So, it's time to introduce your child to vegetables. And for this you need to find out how to prepare vegetable puree for the first complementary feeding yourself or choose the right ready-made one, when to give it and what to expect from this innovation.

First vegetable puree: when and what to give

On the issue of complementary feeding - the timing of its start and the choice of ingredients - baby nutrition specialists do not have a common opinion. Much depends on the health status of each baby, the individual pace of its development and the method of feeding.

If your baby is fed breast milk, he will not need anything else until he is six months old. And after six months, mother’s milk alone is not enough to provide the developing baby’s body with all the important substances. Then comes the “finest hour” of vegetable puree. By this time, the digestive system, which is not fully strengthened, is already able to cope with the new product without the risk of gas formation or diarrhea. For bottle-fed babies, the most appropriate time is 4 or 4.5 months.

By the way, the actual timing of the introduction of vegetable complementary foods differs in different parts of the world: in Europe, for example, this occurs at 3-4 months of a baby’s life. In particular, German pediatricians do not hide that the goal of these measures is to gradually and persistently wean the child from breastfeeding at an earlier date, mainly so that the mother can return to work sooner.

Its time to begin

Your baby can already try vegetable puree if:

• his weight has doubled since birth;
• he can eat in an upright position;
• he can chew food with large pieces.

Experts recommend starting complementary feeding with vegetables, not fruits. Otherwise, an early addiction to sweets will form, followed by a refusal of other healthy foods, caries may develop and metabolism may deteriorate (plus an extra load on the pancreas and kidneys). Vegetables are less “interesting” than fruits, but they contain all the vitamins and microelements necessary for growth.

If your baby’s weight gain is poor, the pediatrician may recommend introducing porridge into the diet first. In other cases, vegetables are the best option.

It is better to start giving vegetable puree in the first half of the day so that you have time to monitor the child’s condition and monitor possible consequences of feeding (allergies or digestive problems).

It’s okay if the baby turns away from the spoon, cries or spits out healthy food - just give him a little time and try these methods:

• give new food at the next feeding or after a couple of days;
• add some breast milk/formula to make the taste more familiar;
• After a few days, give a puree of another type of vegetable.

You can feed your baby little by little, more than once or twice. Experience shows that children may agree to try puree only after ten or even fifteen unsuccessful attempts. But refuse to introduce complementary foods if the child is unwell or in a bad mood: he is unlikely to positively perceive experiments with his menu.

First vegetables

So, what vegetables should you start feeding with? With so many products to choose from, it can be difficult to know which ones are best for your baby and which ones you should hold off on. It is most convenient to use the universal advice of children's nutritionists, who have studied suitable vegetables for first complementary feeding, their composition and beneficial properties, and also determined the risk of an allergic reaction.

Type of vegetable	Characteristics	Allergy risk
Zucchini/squash	Useful for children prone to allergies. Removes excess water from the body. Suitable for overweight children. Not recommended for loose stools	Short
Cauliflower	Contains a high proportion of vitamin C, it has a lot of iron and protein. Suitable for overweight children
Broccoli	Broccoli
Potato	It contains potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins. High in calories. Lots of starch (to remove excess starch, you need to soak it in water for an hour before cooking). It is better to consume in small quantities. Not recommended for constipation	Average
Carrot	It contains more vitamin A than other vegetables (which is why it is good for the eyes), and many natural antibiotics. It has a pleasant taste. It is better to start feeding with boiled carrots
Pumpkin	Saturated with pectin and vitamins. Low in calories. Suitable for overweight children

When deciding which vegetable puree is best to start complementary feeding with, give preference to zucchini, cauliflower or broccoli. After two weeks, when you are sure that the child is used to it, try giving him pureed pumpkin, carrots, white cabbage, green peas or spinach. Beets, tomatoes, and onions are offered from 9-10 months, when the child’s body can perceive them normally, and do this with caution, because they can cause allergies.

You need to choose foods especially carefully if the baby’s father or mother had or has food allergies.

Vegetable purees from 4 months, and generally at the beginning of complementary feeding, should be monocomponent (from one specific vegetable). After becoming familiar with the listed products, if there is no negative reaction, you can offer your child multi-component nutrition.

Complementary feeding scheme

From the very beginning, vegetable puree should be an independent meal - breakfast or lunch. Vegetables will become a side dish only when meat and fish appear in your child’s diet.

So, a new dish should be included in the children's menu gradually, almost imperceptibly. When you introduce vegetable puree to complementary foods, the feeding pattern may look like this.

1. Start in the morning with 1/2 teaspoon, then feed your baby breast milk/formula. Every day, double the volume and bring it to 50-100 ml, if the baby’s well-being and stool character have not changed.
2. If the baby no longer wants to eat, do not insist - immediately offer him his usual food (breast milk, formula).
3. If a negative reaction occurs (redness/rash/itching, diarrhea/constipation, abdominal pain) - discontinue the product, wait until the symptoms disappear and try another.
4. Have you had a reaction to an increased amount of a product that was previously perceived as normal? Stop for a couple of days and then return to the previous amount of food.
5. After the first week (if the child is feeling normal), completely replace one feeding with vegetables. Over the next seven days, adaptation to the new food will occur.
6. How to introduce vegetables into complementary foods: add each new type to the diet one at a time, after 7 days (this makes it easier to track a possible reaction and understand what exactly it occurred; it is recommended to keep records - date, type of food, dosage, reaction).

A “microdose” at the very beginning is the best solution. And the slower the volume per feeding increases, the less likely it is that the child will develop diathesis.

We buy or cook

Factory-made baby food is recommended for consumption by leading global and domestic health organizations. European and Russian manufacturers provide products of the highest quality, so the choice of parents depends only on their preferences and financial capabilities.

When purchasing ready-made baby food in a store, you should pay attention to:

• integrity of the packaging (no dents, tightly closed lid);
• color of the contents (if it can be seen through the packaging);
• markings on labels (minimum age of the child, expiration date, manufacturer’s contacts);
• compound.

Ideally, vegetable puree has an optimal uniform structure, natural color, is additionally enriched with useful substances, is hypoallergenic, and does not contain spices, preservatives, or “strange” additives, including starch as a thickener. It is sterile and contains all the necessary nutrients regardless of the season.

If you want to make your own baby puree, choose your vegetables carefully. They should not have any defects, but they should not look too “glossy” (most likely, during cultivation they were fertilized with fertilizers unknown to you). The best thing is vegetables from a proven “grandmother’s garden.”

You can stock up on food for future use: for example, cabbage is well stored in the freezer, and carrots and potatoes are stored on the balcony in winter.

It’s good to use a double boiler to cook vegetables: this is a quick way that will also preserve vitamins. Grind the vegetables through a sieve (for small volumes) or mash with an immersion blender. At about 10-11 months, you can mash food with a regular fork: including large pieces will help the baby learn to chew.

Here are the general principles for preparing a healthy vegetable dish for your child.

1. Take one type (let's say broccoli), rinse in running water.
2. Pour boiling water over the vegetable, chop and place in a saucepan.
3. Pour the product with clean bottled water, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat for 20-30 minutes until soft.
4. Drain the water (not completely), mash the still hot vegetables along with the broth.
5. Add 2-3 drops of olive or sunflower oil to the resulting mass (later you can increase it to 1 teaspoon), or a small amount of boiled milk.
6. Stir until smooth. Don't add salt.
7. Let the puree cool or slightly warm.

Important: Be sure to prepare fresh food before each feeding.

If you would like to try making different vegetable purees for children, the recipes we offer will help you with this. We remind you that these products can appear first in the diet, they will not cause allergies, will be well absorbed and will bring many benefits.

Zucchini puree

You will need a small zucchini (without cracks, dents or other damage) and bottled water.

1. Wash the vegetable thoroughly, remove the peel, remove the core and cut into small cubes (about 1x1 cm).
2. Pour a small amount of clean water over the pieces, let them boil, reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until they become soft.
3. Drain almost all the broth, grind the boiled zucchini until smooth, without lumps (wipe with a sieve or use a blender). If the consistency is thick, pour in a little broth and stir.

Cabbage puree

You will need cauliflower (7-10 inflorescences) and 50 ml of purified water, breast milk or an adapted formula).

1. Rinse the small inflorescences thoroughly, place in boiling water, leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes (the same amount of time will be required if cooked in a double boiler).
2. Drain the boiled vegetables in a colander and cool.
3. Mash with a blender or rub through a sieve, gradually adding water/cabbage broth (gr. milk or mixture). Bring to the consistency of liquid sour cream.

Carrot puree

Take 100 g of root vegetables, 25 ml of boiled milk, three drops of vegetable oil.

If you observe an atypical reaction of your child to a new food, you need to consult a pediatrician or contact an allergist for examination. And to avoid problems, it is best to try first of all hypoallergenic vegetable purees for the first complementary foods - they are perfectly digestible, provide the baby’s body with the necessary macro- and micronutrients, fiber, and vitamins. And only after getting used to them should you treat your child to purees from other vegetables.

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