First Foods | Annabel Karmel https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipe-category/first-foods/ Baby Food, Recipes, Books & Products for Babies and Children Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:57:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fav2-60x60.png First Foods | Annabel Karmel https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipe-category/first-foods/ 32 32 Apple & Apricot Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/apple-apricot-puree/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:44 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=104240 With this sweet and refreshing puree on the menu, you’re guaranteed to have an empty bowl and a happy baby.

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With this sweet and refreshing puree on the menu, you’re guaranteed to have an empty bowl and a happy baby.

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Sweet Potato & Carrot with Mini Pasta Shells https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/sweet-potato-carrot-with-mini-pasta-shells/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:42:49 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=103569 If your baby has an upset tummy, starchy foods that digest easily can help. This recipe is packed with goodness and will bulk up baby’s stool to ward off nasties like diarrhoea. Tummy troubles can also cause or worsen nappy rash, so it is important to keep baby’s skin dry and protected. Pampers Premium Protection […]

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If your baby has an upset tummy, starchy foods that digest easily can help. This recipe is packed with goodness and will bulk up baby’s stool to ward off nasties like diarrhoea.

Tummy troubles can also cause or worsen nappy rash, so it is important to keep baby’s skin dry and protected. Pampers Premium Protection Nappies have a Derma Comfort layer with 1000+ soft micropores to instantly pull wetness away from the skin and give up to 100% leak-free protection for 12 hours.

And cleanse with a wipe that protects your baby’s natural skin pH better than cotton wool and water. Pampers Harmonie Aqua Baby Wipes are made with lotion containing 99% water.

*Remember to bin your wipes and not to flush them.

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Pear & Banana Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/pear-banana-puree/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:38 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=102643 Ripe banana is a classic first food – its natural sweetness and soft texture makes it a perfect stepping stone into the world of solid foods. Combined with pear for some added Vitamin C, you’re onto a winner with this puree.

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Ripe banana is a classic first food – its natural sweetness and soft texture makes it a perfect stepping stone into the world of solid foods. Combined with pear for some added Vitamin C, you’re onto a winner with this puree.

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Papaya & Mango https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/papaya-mango/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:00:46 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=102640 Ripe mango and papaya blend into a delicious, creamy, and naturally sweet puree, which is perfect for your little one’s first tastes.

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Ripe mango and papaya blend into a delicious, creamy, and naturally sweet puree, which is perfect for your little one’s first tastes.

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Parsnip Puree & Roasted Parsnip Fingers https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/parsnip-puree-roasted-parsnip-fingers/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:35:03 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=101959 Parsnips are a good source of antioxidants, folate and fibre. Including parsnip in your baby’s diet will help boost your baby’s immune system as well as support their digestive health. Babies like parsnips because they are naturally sweet in flavour.

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Parsnips are a good source of antioxidants, folate and fibre. Including parsnip in your baby’s diet will help boost your baby’s immune system as well as support their digestive health. Babies like parsnips because they are naturally sweet in flavour.

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Plum, Apple & Cinnamon Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/plum-apple-cinnamon-puree/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:10 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=101923 Naturally sweet and full of nutrients, antioxidants and fibre, this lovely Plum, Apple & Cinnamon Puree is sure to be a favourite with your little one.

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Naturally sweet and full of nutrients, antioxidants and fibre, this lovely Plum, Apple & Cinnamon Puree is sure to be a favourite with your little one.

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Apple, Peach & Banana Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/apple-peach-banana-puree/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:56 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=99648 Fruity favourites apple, pear and banana make this a much-loved meal for your mini food explorer.

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Fruity favourites apple, pear and banana make this a much-loved meal for your mini food explorer.

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Apple & Strawberry Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/apple-strawberry-puree/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:41 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=98769 You can introduce beautiful berries to baby at around 6 months. It’s good to be aware that some may develop a rash after eating strawberries particularly if they suffer from eczema. This isn’t always cause for concern and may not be a true food allergy. Top tip! Rubbing a little Vaseline around your baby’s mouth […]

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You can introduce beautiful berries to baby at around 6 months. It’s good to be aware that some may develop a rash after eating strawberries particularly if they suffer from eczema. This isn’t always cause for concern and may not be a true food allergy. Top tip! Rubbing a little Vaseline around your baby’s mouth can help act as a barrier.

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Finger Foods https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/finger-foods/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:58:57 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=98022 If your baby is new to finger foods, start with single veggies, and I always recommend sweet root vegetables such as carrot and sweet potato. After only having naturally sweet breastmilk or formula until now, these are foods that your baby is likely to by interested in, so a great place to start.   However, […]

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If your baby is new to finger foods, start with single veggies, and I always recommend sweet root vegetables such as carrot and sweet potato. After only having naturally sweet breastmilk or formula until now, these are foods that your baby is likely to by interested in, so a great place to start.

 

However, it’s important that you also introduce more bitter veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower at the beginning alongside those sweeter root veggies. If introduced early in your baby’s weaning journey (by that, I mean the first week of weaning and beyond), and with repeated exposure, it’s likely they’ll be more receptive to these foods in the long
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You can start with offering a new food once a day for the first few days, and then increase this to twice a day by days three and four. As a guide, your baby should generally be eating three small portions a day by the end of week two. In finger food terms, a small portion will be anything from two to four small batons of food.

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Sweet Potato & Spinach Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/sweet-potato-spinach/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:27 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=97304 This Sweet Potato & Spinach puree has the nutritional WOW factor. Containing not just one, but two superfood powerhouses, this recipe is a great way to hit little one’s nutritional targets in the most tasty way!

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This Sweet Potato & Spinach puree has the nutritional WOW factor. Containing not just one, but two superfood powerhouses, this recipe is a great way to hit little one’s nutritional targets in the most tasty way!

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Butternut Squash & Parsnip Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/butternut-squash-parsnip/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:06 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=97303 Give your little one a taste of autumn with this Butternut Squash and Parsnip puree. It’s the perfect blend of tasty, seasonal ingredients, and is a guaranteed hit with baby!

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Give your little one a taste of autumn with this Butternut Squash and Parsnip puree. It’s the perfect blend of tasty, seasonal ingredients, and is a guaranteed hit with baby!

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Apple & Mango Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/apple-mango-puree-2/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:18 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=97029 This Apple & Mango Puree is a great first tastes puree for your baby. Suitable from 6 months, it’s a quick and easy, fresh and fruity number! To tell if the mango is ripe, push gently on the skin and it should feel slightly tender. If too hard, don’t give to baby and if too […]

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This Apple & Mango Puree is a great first tastes puree for your baby. Suitable from 6 months, it’s a quick and easy, fresh and fruity number! To tell if the mango is ripe, push gently on the skin and it should feel slightly tender. If too hard, don’t give to baby and if too soft it means it’s overripe and also not ideal for little tums!

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Apple Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/apple-puree-2/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:24 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=97015 Apples are a perfect introduction into the exciting world of weaning. This apple-solutely lovely First Apple Puree recipe is best made with the sweeter varieties such as Pink Lady, Royal Gala or Jazz. Don’t forget to check the fruit is ripe first before giving it to baby. Simple yet tasty, this puree will be the […]

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Apples are a perfect introduction into the exciting world of weaning. This apple-solutely lovely First Apple Puree recipe is best made with the sweeter varieties such as Pink Lady, Royal Gala or Jazz. Don’t forget to check the fruit is ripe first before giving it to baby. Simple yet tasty, this puree will be the apple of your eye!

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Roasted Butternut Squash Fingers https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/roasted-butternut-squash-fingers/ Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:07 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=96998 Let your little one gets to grips with self-feeding with these roasted butternut squash fingers. Tasty, nutritionally dense and easy-to-make, these are the ultimate finger foods for baby!

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Let your little one gets to grips with self-feeding with these roasted butternut squash fingers. Tasty, nutritionally dense and easy-to-make, these are the ultimate finger foods for baby!

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Baked Butternut Squash Puree & Finger Food https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/baked-butternut-squash/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=96979 Butternut squash has a host of benefits for your baby, including Vitamin A which is essential for good vision as well as vitamin C for some much-needed immune system support.. Beta-carotene gives its wonderful orange colour but this also provides important antioxidant properties. Here’s how to serve as a puree or finger food for your […]

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Butternut squash has a host of benefits for your baby, including Vitamin A which is essential for good vision as well as vitamin C for some much-needed immune system support.. Beta-carotene gives its wonderful orange colour but this also provides important antioxidant properties. Here’s how to serve as a puree or finger food for your baby.

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Potato, Broccoli and Pea Puree https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/potato-broccoli-and-pea-puree/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:27:55 +0000 https://www.annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=94325 Iron is one of the most important critical nutrients to introduce to your baby from 6 months. There are lots of meat-free sources of iron that are great for baby. Potato, broccoli & peas are all super sources of iron, so this mean green Potato, Broccoli and Pea Puree is perfect for little ones. It […]

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Iron is one of the most important critical nutrients to introduce to your baby from 6 months. There are lots of meat-free sources of iron that are great for baby. Potato, broccoli & peas are all super sources of iron, so this mean green Potato, Broccoli and Pea Puree is perfect for little ones.

It is best not to use a food processor to blend this puree as it breaks down the starches in the potato and makes a sticky consistency. Its much better to puree in a mouli or potato ricer together with the broccoli and peas.

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Parsnip Puree & Finger Food https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/parsnip-puree-finger-food/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:22:12 +0000 https://annabelkarmel.com/?post_type=recipes&p=93111 Parsnips are great first food, so give this Parsnip Puree & Finger Food recipe a go. They are one of the sweeter vegetables so your baby is much more likely to accept the flavour from the start.

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Parsnips are great first food, so give this Parsnip Puree & Finger Food recipe a go. They are one of the sweeter vegetables so your baby is much more likely to accept the flavour from the start.

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Roasted Vegetable Finger Foods https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/roasted-vegetable-finger-foods/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:50:57 +0000 https://annabelkarmel.com/recipes/roasted-vegetable-finger-foods/ Roasting vegetables intensifies their natural sweetness and makes them more appealing for babies. So how do you prepare them for your little food explorer. See below for some popular first veggies that you can roast in the oven for your baby. They will keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.

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Roasting vegetables intensifies their natural sweetness and makes them more appealing for babies. So how do you prepare them for your little food explorer. See below for some popular first veggies that you can roast in the oven for your baby. They will keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.

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