Baby food carrots and pears
Carrot And Pear Baby Food Recipe – Little Mashies
Why is carrot a great baby food choice for reusable food pouches?
Carrot is sweet, tasty and babies just love it! It is so versatile and is a gold mine of nutrients. It has a large amount of beta carotene which is converted into vitamin A, improving the immune system of your baby and providing a good function of the lungs, digestive tract, skin and eyesight. You can steam, mash, boil, fry or bake carrot and you get a slightly different flavour with each. You can mix it with fruits, vegetables or meat and it still tastes great.
Ingredients:
1 cup of pears, diced
1 cup of carrots, diced
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut pears and carrots into small pieces being careful to dice the carrots into smaller pieces than the pears so that they cook at the same time.
Step 2: Steam the diced carrots and pears in a stovetop steamer or a Beaba Baby Cook system for about 15 minutes or until soft.
Step 3: Puree the pears and carrots in a food processor or blender, using a little of the cooking liquid to get a desired smooth consistency (2 tablespoons). You can also use breast milk or formula to mix with the puree.
Step 4: If preparing your baby food recipe in bulk freeze the puree into ice-cube trays or spoon it straight into Little Mashies reusable food pouches and then store them in the fridge or freezer. For instructions on how to fill a refillable pouch you can read our blog. For info on how long to freeze specific baby foods for we have the information here.
Step 5: Label and date your homemade pouches so that you know when to use the puree by. There is a space on the back of the Little Mashies yoghurt and baby food pouches so that you can write all the details.
Step 6: To clean your reusable food pouches you can check out our Little Mashies video here. Little Mashies are see through when held towards light, so it is very easy to see that all of the food is washed out.
Because of the specifically designed curved shape, all of the food washes straight out when held upside down under a tap. Little Mashies can also be used in the dishwasher and steam sterilisers, and are BPA free, Phthalate Free, and PVC free.
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For Baby Led Weaning and Older Kids
For baby led weaning you skip the baby food puree altogether and start with large (2 finger sized) pieces of the food. We would of course do this on our Little Mashies sucky platter! So from 6-9mths of age in baby led weaning foods should be the size of about 2 fingers so that the baby can pick it up and self feed.
They also need to be well cooked so they are soft, and with no loose pieces (for example tiny florets that can break off on broccoli, or a slice of apple that's so thin it can break when gnawed on).
From around 9mths with baby led weaning you chop the food very small (to avoid choking). I would suggest 2-4 grains of rice in size. It's a small piece so that if they swallow it whole they won't choke. In traditional baby food recipes this is the stage where we mash food so it has a little texture. At around 12mths of age in baby led weaning the food goes up to bite sizes (and this is the same in non baby led weaning kids), about fingernail sized pieces.
Of course some babies will be on a different timeline depending on whether they have heaps or a few teeth. Every baby is different and you just have to watch carefully and get to know how your baby is with food. Never leave them alone whilst eating, and I also recommend sitting them at a table with you for all meals if you can.
It helps set the expectation for later in life and you can be a role model for how to eat well. Around 18mths you can offer your little one larger serves again (so a whole apple for example) so that they can learn to take smaller bites themselves, to chew, and to swallow.
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They are super easy to clean. My daughter enjoyed these more than the store bought pouches. I feel better that I know what she is eating. Everybody wins!
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At 6 mths of age you can introduce a range of puree's to your baby (see our baby food recipe book and use coupon code RECIPE to remove 100% of the price at the checkout).
For baby led weaning you skip the baby food puree altogether and start with large (2 finger sized) pieces of the food. We would of course do this on our Little Mashies sucky platter! So from 6-9mths of age in baby led weaning foods should be the size of about 2 fingers so that the baby can pick it up and self feed.
They also need to be well cooked so they are soft, and with no loose pieces (for example tiny florets that can break off on broccoli, or a slice of apple that's so thin it can break when gnawed on).
From around 9mths with baby led weaning you chop the food very small (to avoid choking). I would suggest 2-4 grains of rice in size. It's a small piece so that if they swallow it whole they won't choke. In traditional baby food recipes this is the stage where we mash food so it has a little texture.
At around 12mths of age in baby led weaning the food goes up to bite sizes (and this is the same in non baby led weaning kids), about fingernail sized pieces. Of course some babies will be on a different timeline depending on whether they have heaps or a few teeth.
Every baby is different and you just have to watch carefully and get to know how your baby is with food. Never leave them alone whilst eating, and I also recommend sitting them at a table with you for all meals if you can.
It helps set the expectation for later in life and you can be a role model for how to eat well. Around 18mths you can offer your little one larger serves again (so a whole apple for example) so that they can learn to take smaller bites themselves, to chew, and to swallow.
It is widely recognised that babies should start solids around 6 months of age. At this time reusable baby food pouches can be really convenient to take your homemade healthy puree with you when you are out and about. Spoon attachments are available so you can feed your baby directly from the pouch from 6 months old. Without a spoon attachment babies usually start feeding themselves pouched food around 8 months old. This is when they hit their independant phase and what to do everything themselves. A pouch is a lot cleaner than a bowl and spoon in these circumstances. We do however advise that you give your baby a variety of meals, not just ones that are in a refillable pouch.
Refilling your reusable yoghurt pouches is easy! Simply turn the reusable food pouch upside down and open the wide double ziplock at the bottom of the pouch.
Once the zipper is open you can spoon yoghurt into the pouch or pour it in (out of a jug or bottle).
If you are concerned about making a mess you can use a kitchen funnel so that all of the yoghurt stays away from the yoghurt pouch zipper.
Another idea that we commonly do at home when filming videos (but it would also be useful when holding a baby in one arm), anyway.. the idea is that you put the pouch upside down in a glass (with the lid on), open the ziplock and the glass acts like a second hand, holding the pouch still whilst you spoon the yoghurt in. This is what I do when I only have one hand to use for the refill!I also tend to refill my reusable yoghurt pouches in bulk. I'll buy a good quality yoghurt from Coles or Woolworths and will fill a whole 10pk of pouches in one go so they are all ready for snacks on the go.
My kids always want to eat when they are out and refilling the reusable pouches one at a time just doesn't work for us. The only time i do that actually is when I've pureed a meal that my toddler refused, put it in a reusable pouch, and given it to her again.
Oh and the other time I do singles.. there are two actually. When we go for ice-cream (it is so much cleaner when in a pouch), and when I have leftover smoothie (again, it stops me getting smoothie all through my car, pram, or playroom).
Little Mashies refillable yoghurt pouches are compatible with pouch filling machines that are on the market. Our spout is universal so even though we don't think you need a filling machine, our reusable pouches will fit. All of our yoghurt and baby food pouches come with anti-choke lids as standard.
Cleaning reusable baby food pouches is easy! We have designed Little Mashies refillable yoghurt pouches without corners so there are no places for food to get stuck (we would hate your little one to get sick from old food stuck in corners)!
When you open the ziplock you can see all the way through the pouch to ensure it is clean. If you have a dishwasher you can clean the pouch using that, otherwise you can wash your reusable baby food pouches by hand and this takes around 20 seconds.
Little Mashies squeeze pouches are BPA Free and are safe to wash with warm water.
If you need some meal ideas for your refillable pouch you can find home made yoghurt here, baby food recipes here, and pouch smoothie recipes here.
Now, to clean your Little Mashies food pouches by hand simply open up the ziplock at the bottom and take off the cap. Run warm water through the open ziplock with the baby pouch facing downward so the water comes out of the spout and into the sink. The shape of Little Mashies reusable pouches acts like a funnel, pushing out food and making the pouch very easy to clean.
To start washing your reusable pouch, squirt some dishwashing liquid into the refillable pouch, then use a baby bottle brush to clean the inside walls (just like a baby bottle). To clean the spout use a straw brush (like the ones we have here), and clean it in the same manner that you would clean the teat from a baby’s bottle. Give the reusable pouch a rinse and place it over a kitchen utensil in the drying rack to dry.
If you don’t have time to dry it fully place it in the freezer until you are ready to use it again. Do not put wet reusable food pouches in dark cupboards or draws. They are very easy to dry if you have removed the cap, and placed something inside the zipper to keep the pouch open (we use a whisk, tongs or a spatula).
Note that if you continuously wash your pouches in the dishwasher the high temperature will make the zipper wear out more quickly. At home we wash our pouches mostly by hand because it is so quick and easy and then just use the dishwasher when we have had loads of kids over and served reusable yoghurt pouches or smoothies to them all.
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Some parents start introducing a sippy cup or straw cup to their babies around 6 mths of age. This can make it easier to transition from breastmilk or bottle feeding around 12 mths of age.
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Ginger Infused Carrot and Pear Puree
Once your baby has been introduced to carrots and pears, then here’s a great recipe for introducing just a little spice!
The ginger in this dish doesn’t make it ‘hot’ – instead, it adds a fragrant warmth that’s both subtle and delicious.
Both carrots and pear can be introduced to your baby from 6 months, or earlier if recommended by your pediatrician. Easy to digest, they pair up to make a sweet, mild tasting puree that’s suitable from baby’s very first tastes of solids.
After checking with your doctor, you might like to try introducing this recipe from around 6 months.
Our little ones have always enjoyed foods made with a touch of ginger and sources including the Bastyr Center for Natural Health suggest that it’s a great aid to digestion, making it an intriguing ingredient for use in your baby food recipes!
1 medium carrot, peeled (if not organic) and diced
1/2 pear, peeled, cored and diced (we used Comice)
1/2 inch peeled ginger*
2 fl oz (1/4 cup) of homemade chicken stock, apple juice or water
* You can ‘turn up the heat’ in this recipe depending on the way you use the ginger.
For an extremely subtle flavour, just add the whole piece of ginger to the pot, then remove it before pureeing (it should be easy to find as it doesn’t really break down during the cooking time).
For a slightly more robust effect, crush the ginger a little before adding it, but – again – take it out of the mixture before you puree it.
For a strong ginger flavour, use around 1/4 inch instead and either chop the ginger extremely finely before adding it to the pot, or crush it in a garlic press to extract the juice.
Place the diced carrot and the ginger in a small saucepan and pour in the liquid. Use chicken stock if you prefer to give the dish a more savoury twist, or apple juice for a sweeter flavour.
Bring the carrots to a boil, then immediately lower the heat.
Simmer, covered, for around 6 to 8 mins, until the carrots are tender.
Uncover the saucepan, add the diced pear and replace the lid.
Simmer for several more minutes, until the pear is soft.
Remove the ginger if necessary.
Transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth, or blend in the saucepan using a hand blender. Add a little more of the liquid if you wish to achieve a thinner consistency.
Store in the fridge for up to 48 hours, or in the freezer for up to one month.
TIP: If you like to have a ready supply of ginger on hand to use in your recipes, here’s what to do…
1. Peel a large piece of root ginger.
2. Slice, then place in a food processor with a little water.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Transfer to a zip top bag and place in the freezer, allowing the ginger to spread out so that it freezes in a flat strip.
5. Break off pieces as you need them!
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Complementary foods - carrot and pear puree. Your baby week after week. From birth to 6 months
Complementary food - carrot and pear puree
We hope your baby ate some baby rice porridge last week, in which case you can continue with complementary foods and move on to carrot puree.
If not, continue to offer the child porridge for a couple more days, and if there is no improvement, then postpone the introduction of complementary foods for a few weeks.
This week, your goal is to introduce your baby to new flavors that he is likely to enjoy. As before, you should not worry if he eats little, because milk is still his main source of nutrition. Carrots are good for starting weaning because they are sweet, which babies love and are unlikely to cause an allergic reaction. Carrots should be boiled until they become quite soft. If you took fresh carrots, be sure to peel them or you can use frozen ones for convenience. Mash the boiled carrots with a fork or a puree press and then push them through a sieve to make a very soft smooth paste. You can also use a food processor, blender, or hand grinder. Mix one or two teaspoons of mashed carrots with breast milk or formula until you have a thick soup, you can also add dry rice porridge if you like. In fact, carrots do not have to be mixed with anything, this is only done to give the puree a familiar taste, increase volume and help you control the consistency by analogy with diluting rice porridge with milk.
Offer the child as many carrots as he wants - at this age he cannot overeat. However, you can continue to use rice porridge throughout the complementary feeding program to increase the amount of mashed potatoes. The finished puree will keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours, but never store it if milk has been added to it. You can also freeze puree (no milk added) in ice cube trays. At this stage, you will need approximately one cube of frozen puree per feeding.
If after three days the child has not shown any adverse reactions to carrots, you can offer him mashed pear, which you also clean, boil, knead and rub through a sieve, as you did with carrots. Now the baby will have a choice of three dishes - rice porridge, carrots and pears. When your baby starts to swallow more confidently after a few weeks, you can thicken the puree a bit by adding dry rice porridge so that the spoon tilts a little but doesn't fall when you stick it into the puree.
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CARROT PUREE - 5 RECIPES (FOR CHILDREN 8 MONTHS OVER)
For baby puree, choose fresh, preferably young carrots. Make sure it is nitrate free and remember to wash it thoroughly before cleaning.
Baby carrot puree
4 small baby carrots
1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup (15-60 ml) water
Microwaveable
small glass bowl, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of water.
Cover and cook at maximum temperature for 2 minutes.
Let the carrots cool slightly, then puree with a blender or a fork.
If necessary, add apple juice, breast milk or formula to desired consistency.
Cooking on the Stove
Place the carrots in a saucepan, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) of water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Cool slightly, then puree with a blender or fork.
If necessary, add apple juice, breast milk or formula to achieve desired consistency.
Quantity: 1-2 servings of 2 tablespoons (28 g).
Each serving contains: 6.7 calories; 1.5 g carbohydrates; 0.3 g of dietary fiber; 0.2 g protein; 7.5 mg sodium; 3.3 mg calcium; 2083.3 IU of vitamin A; 1 mg vitamin C.
Carrot and sweet pear puree
Carrot puree is usually very popular with children, and if you add sweet pears to it, the kids will get an even more tasty and healthy dish.
4 fresh carrots
1/4 pear
3 tablespoons (45 ml) water
Microwaveable
Cut carrots lengthwise then crosswise and place in a small glass bowl.
Peel the pear, remove the core, cut into small pieces and place in a bowl with carrots. Add water. Cover and microwave at the highest temperature for 2 minutes. Cool slightly and puree with a blender.
If necessary, add apple juice, breast milk or formula to achieve desired consistency.
Quantity: 2-4 servings of 2 tablespoons (28 g).
Each serving contains: 16.2 calories; fat 0.2 g; 4.2 g carbohydrates; 0.9 g dietary fiber; 0.2 g protein; 4 mg sodium; 3.7 mg calcium; 1046.8 IU vitamin A; 1.4 mg vitamin C.
Carrot Potato Puree
Root vegetable puree is best prepared with a blender. It can be frozen for later use as needed. This recipe is designed to make a large portion for freezing.
3 Small potatoes
1 cup (130 g) finely chopped carrots
1 cup (235 ml) of water
1 tablespoon (14 g) olive oil
Prepare on the plate
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Potatoes and carrots clean the potatoes and carrots peel. and cut into cubes. Place in a small saucepan, add water, cover and bring to a boil. Lower the temperature and simmer
for about 25 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Drain the water. Set aside a serving for baby feeding and add butter. Freeze the rest of the puree.
Quantity: 12 servings of 2 tablespoons (28 g).
Each serving contains: 46.1 calories; fat 1 g; 0.7 g saturated fat; 2.5 mg cholesterol; 8.4 g carbohydrates; 1.1 g dietary fiber; 1 g of protein; 12.2 mg sodium; 9.7 mg calcium; 0.4 mg iron; 1818.8 IU of vitamin A; 5.1 mg vitamin C.
Carrots with dried apricots
Both carrots and dried apricots are very healthy and contain a lot of beta-carotene, which gives them a bright orange color.
1/2 cup (55 g) chopped carrots
1/4 cup (33 g) finely chopped dried apricots
1/2-1 cup (120-235 ml) water
Place the carrots and apricots on a dish, add 1/2 cup water and cook at the highest temperature for 5 minutes.
Cool slightly, then puree with a blender or mash with a fork until the mass becomes homogeneous.
If you want the puree to be thinner, add more water.
Cooking on the stove
Put the carrots and dried apricots in a small saucepan, add water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Close the saucepan with a lid, reduce the temperature and simmer for another 5-10 minutes. Let the dish cool slightly, then puree with a blender or fork. Add water if needed.
Quantity: 4 servings of 2 tablespoons (28 g).
Each serving contains: 30.4 calories; fat 0.1 g; 7.7 g carbohydrates; 0.5 g of dietary fiber; 1.2 g protein; 12 mg sodium; 9.8 mg calcium; 0.5 mg iron; 3615.2 IU of vitamin A; 1.7 mg vitamin C.
Carrot-apple puree
Everyone loves apples. Combined with carrots, they give a great taste, so you can be sure that this dish will become one of your child's favorites.
1/4 apple
4 small carrots
2 tablespoons (28 ml) water Cut the carrots lengthwise, then crosswise and place on a platter along with the apples. Add water, cover the dish with a lid and cook at maximum temperature for 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then puree with a blender or mash with a fork. If desired, add apple juice, breast milk, or formula.
Quantity: 2-4 servings of 2 tablespoons (28 g) each.
Each serving contains: 10.6 calories; fat 0.1 g; 2.6 g carbohydrates; 0.6 g of dietary fiber; 0.2 g protein; 11.1 mg sodium; 5.8 mg calcium; 0.1 mg iron; 2677.2 IU of vitamin A; 1.3 mg vitamin C.
Carrots are a great food to eat with your hands
Cut small young carrots into thin strips (thin strips) and simmer in the microwave until they become soft. A child can eat such straws with his hands. It is very good to lightly drizzle carrots with olive oil, since with it the vitamin A contained in carrots is absorbed much better.
