Introducing your little one to food for the first time (particularly for first time Mum’s) can sometimes be a little daunting. Just remember that you can do it and we can help! Here are a few tips to get you started and a few recipe ideas to start you off.
You can’t go wrong if you always remember:
The foods you feed your baby should be nutrient-dense, to help your little one grow.
- Avoid Acidic foods & Sweeteners
- Be aware that food allergies are on the rise – ask your doctor about these!
- Have bibs and muslins cloths handy for keeping clothes clean (yours and theirs) and for wiping up spills.
- Most of all, don’t forget to have fun.
The key is to introduce foods slowly and one at a time at first. It's also best to puree foods in the beginning to avoid choking.
We recommend starting with plain foods such as Avocado, Banana’s & Sweet Potato, this makes it easier for you to define which flavours your baby likes & dislikes.
As time goes on, you may want to introduce your little one to more adventurous flavours and here's a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing…
Recipe 1 - Spiced Apple Puree.
Add a little surprise with Nutmeg and Cinnamon to spice up apple fruit puree & to tickle your baby's taste buds.
Suitable for first weaning from 6 months - yummy!
Recipe 2 – Banana Porridge.
Add a Zing to your baby's breakfast with adding banana & raisins to porridge
Suitable from 7 months
Recipe 3 – One for Baby & Mum ... Mediterranean Fish Stew.
Take tiny chunks of poached cod & sautéed Mediterranean and then mash to make a tasty stew….
Suitable from 8 months
…. and after preparing these delicious meals for your little one, we just hope that they don’t end up on the floor!
Get a helping hand with weaning your little ones with our ClevaPortions food containers. They are the perfect way to ensure you manage portions and they make life so much easier when storing and reheating the food. Another helping hand is our ClevaFeed™ which is so helpful for both introducing your baby to solids (fruit) & soothing your baby's teething discomfort... It’s a win win weaning solution for Mama’s.
