The Homemade Baby Food Recipes Blog

We received a message this morning from Deborah in Oxford, England, asking if cucumber is safe for babies to eat.
My mother-in-law was making salad and gave my son Reece a wedge to chew on which (I must admit) he loved! But he’s never had cucumber before – is it safe for babies to eat it? [...]

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We often list garlic as an ingredient in our baby food recipes and that sometimes prompts messages from our visitors. Some are from parents wondering if it’s really OK to feed babies garlic – and others are from parents saying they’re surprised just how much their little ones enjoy recipes with garlic added to them!

If [...]

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If you’re in the US, you may be thinking that this is a trick question – after all, a sweet potato IS a yam, right?
Wrong!
Although sweet potatoes are often referred to as yams in parts of America, sweet potatoes and true yams are actually completely different things!
Yams grow from tropical vines and are usually bigger [...]

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If your baby is bored with plain old mashed potato, then here’s a recipe he won’t ‘turnip’ his nose at (sorry!).
This tasty concoction, ideal for babies from 6 months onwards, can be served alone as a complete meal for younger babies, or as a side dish for older children (and for you, too!).
Turnips contain lots [...]

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Fresh oregano is a super-healthy herb and a great way to season baby’s food without using salt.
One of the main philosophies behind our site is that baby food does not have to be bland. You might be surprised to find that your baby LOVES stronger flavours, although – if you’re breastfeeding – it’s maybe not [...]

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Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to give your baby a strong immune system from birth, because breast milk is packed with your antibodies which are then passed on to baby.
But there are certain foods that can help give your little one’s immune system a boost as he begins to rely on solids as his [...]

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Towards the end of baby’s first year, solid food usually begins to take over from milk as his main source of nutrition. So it’s important to ensure that the foods you are offering him provide the nutrients his little body needs.
Vitamin C plays a huge part in your little one’s healthy growth and development and [...]

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We love turnips – they’re easy to cook, high in vitamin C and have a unique but indescribable flavour – something like a super tasty potato! They can be mashed or pureed with ease – making them the perfect ingredient for baby food recipes – but today we’re going to tell you how to use [...]

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This dreamy creamy asparagus soup recipe has been a family favourite for years! Its luxurious taste makes it hard to believe that it’s actually VERY quick and easy to prepare – and it’s packed with goodness, too.
Asparagus offers a whole host of nutrients to your little one, including
* Folate – which helps regenerate the body’s [...]

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We received a message today from Laura in the UK, asking if it is OK to give leeks to her little boy (age 6 1/2 months) .
We’ve published our reply here, just in case YOU may have a similar question!
“Leeks are a wonderful source of nutrition – high in folates, vitamin C, iron and potassium. [...]

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