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Best 3 Months Old Baby Food Recipes

Many parents are unsure of the best times to introduce complete solid foods for their infants. Babies can benefit from the introduction of solid foods at around 6 months of age. It is at this time that young ones will benefit from the additional nutrition to support their growing needs and ensure that they remain full and comfortable. Although breast milk and formula are important, you can slowly start exposing your little one to soft foods that are nutritious and packed with minerals and vitamins. We take a look at some of the best 3 months old baby food recipe and meal plans.

Tips for Introducing Solids

Before learning of all the simple homemade foods you can prepare for your babe, you have to determine the best ways of introducing solids and the types of meals that are applicable to their needs. Making the transition from breast milk to solids requires meals that are more of a soft liquid consistency. You can move onto porridge type meals as your little learns to consume heavier amounts of foods. Babies must first familiarize themselves with the texture and then understand that they need to swallow. It may take a few tries as little ones grow accustomed to the texture and the taste but eventually, they will get it and feeding should be a breeze.

To prepare the best dishes for your little one, it is important to determine their nutritional needs at this age.

Be sure to only provide your baby with a total of 2 teaspoons for their first feed. The portions must be kept small.

It is during this time that it becomes easier to discover allergies that may be affecting your little one. Allergens include wheat, dairy and specific types of vegetables so wait until little ones are older before introducing these.

You can create interesting purees with fruits and vegetables that little ones will love. Always wash all fruit and vegetables before including as a pulped meal to remove chemicals and dirt. You can introduce a variety of fresh foods with interesting flavours. Be sure to mash these items up and mix with some water where necessary to maintain a soup texture. You can always move onto a thicker texture once your infant properly eats and swallows their food without a problem.

Prepare a delicious banana and strawberry mix. Bananas are rich in potassium which are great for supporting the healthy growth and development of young ones. You can create meals including a pea puree or a baked sweet potato puree.

A pea puree is prepared by mashing peas into a blender until you achieve a smooth porridge-like consistency. If it is too solid, add water to make it more liquid and easier for baby to digest.

A baked sweet potato and avocado puree are prepared in similar manners. Simply blend the vegetables until you achieve a smooth texture. Do not add salt or any type of spices. Keep these foods in its natural form and purchase organic where you can.

A carrot puree can be prepared but feed carrots in moderation r your baby’s skin may turn a tinge of orange! This is a completely normal process and the orange colour will fade. It is caused by the carotenoids in the vegetable.

 

Include a yoghurt with a banana puree but this should also be kept in moderation. You can determine at this stage whether young ones are affected by any type of lactose allergy.

Feeding your 3-month-old baby is about preparing various fresh foods and exercising patience when providing for their needs. Learn which fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins and minerals and only fee your babe one or two spoonful’s of puree at a time. The consistency should always be liquid and easy for little one to taste and swallow when being introduced to solids for the first time. Enjoy feeding your 3-month-old a variety of fruits and vegetables they will find interesting with the added benefit of introducing many minerals and vitamins including fiber into their diet.