Table Of ContentBABY GOURMET Cookbook
Recipes for delicious homemade baby food
Amra Durakovic
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Baby Gourmet Cookbook : Recipes for delicious homemade baby food / Amra Durakovic
ISBN:
978-0-9938785-2-7
First Edition
Content
Starting your baby on solids
Stage 1
Apple Puree
Avocado Puree
Peach Puree
Banana Mash
Pear Puree
Papaya Puree
Carrot, Parsnip & Sweet Potato
Butternut Squash Puree
Peas & Green Beans
Cereals
Oats
Pear & Apricot Oatmeal
Apple, Cinnamon & Raisins Oatmeal
Rice
Apple, Peach & Brown Rice
Banana & Rice Cereal
Stage 2
Carrot, Cauliflower & Peas
Apple, Pear & Cinnamon
Blueberry, Pear & Banana Puree
Peach & Strawberry Puree
Apple & Mango Puree
Avocado, Yolk & Banana Puree
Pear & Figs Puree
Butternut Squash, Broccoli & Cauliflower
Butternut Squash & Plums
Sweet Potato, Mango & Apricot Puree
Mango, Peach & Strawberry Puree
Dragon Fruit & Peach Puree
Nectarine & Apricot Puree
Parsnip & Zucchini
Baby Yogurt with Avocado & Mango
Quinoa
Mango & Banana Quinoa
Apple, Blueberry & Vanilla Quinoa
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
Apple & Raspberry Puree
Avocado, Kiwi & Banana Puree
Beets with Potato, Apple & Carrot
Parsnip & Red Pepper
Potato, Broccoli & Peas
Leek, Potato & Cauliflower
Beef, Sweet Potato & Broccoli
Beef Bolognese with Pasta
Beef Stew with Brown Rice
Chicken, Squash, Parsnip & Ginger
Chicken Curry with Vegetables
Lamb Tagine
Beef Casserole
Fruity Chicken with Winter Squash
Chicken, Potato, Parsnip & Spinach
Pineapple Chicken with Rice
Smooth Yellow Split Pea Soup
Lentil Puree
Sweet Potato,Peas & Kidney Beans with Parsley
Oven Baked Salmon
Note:
All portions yielded in the recipes is at 90 ml or 3 oz each.
Starting Your Baby On Solids
Congratulations! Going from only breast milk or formula to eating solids with a spoon is
another huge step for your baby. It is a rewarding period that will probably be frustrating
at times and a little messy at the beginning. Just like for any other new thing your baby
learns or experiences, you will need a lot of patience, a little sense of humour and more
than anything else, something I am sure you already have plenty of, your love. Enjoy these
precious moments with your baby as much as you can. Now, it is time to get cooking!
You can start slowly introducing solids to your baby around 6 months of age, when your
baby is ready and after consulting your paediatrician. Not before, as their digestive system
is not yet developed enough to digest other food but breast milk or formula. How to tell
your baby is ready? All babies are different but there are a few signs that you should look
for before you start:
• Your baby needs to be able to sit well and support his or her head and neck in a
steady upright position.
• Be able to keep food in his or her mouth and then slowly swallow instead of pushing
it out immediately.
• Has a growing appetite even though he or she has had enough feedings of breast
milk or formula.
• Your baby is curious about what you eat and sometimes even tries to grab your food
as you try to put it in your mouth.
Stage 1 or often called first foods, is for babies that just started solids, which commonly
includes single grain cereals, and single fruit and vegetable purees that are nutritious, easy
to digest and less likely to cause allergies. Which one you introduce first does not really
matter as long as you try to offer a variety to your baby from the beginning. The time it
takes to accept and get used to first foods is different for every baby, for some it will take
only a few weeks but for others it might take longer.
Once your baby has passed the Stage 1, he or she is ready to venture to Stage 2. This is yet
another very important step, as Stage 2 will introduce your baby to meat, legumes, fish
and other foods that are very rich in some essential nutrients for baby’s proper
development, like iron and protein. Also, Stage 2 baby food has a broad variety with
flavourful combinations that are thicker and chunkier in texture. Recommendations for
when you start with each stage or any food, are just general guidelines and should be
discussed with your paediatrician.
To help you succeed us much as possible when offering your baby something else than
breast milk or formula for the first time, here are some tips and tricks from one mom to
another:
• Don’t try to feed your baby when he or she is full, otherwise they will not be
interested.
• It is best to offer your baby food that is warm or even room temperature.
• If your baby does not open his or her mouth when they see the spoon approaching,
place a tiny amount of food on their lower lip and let them taste what is coming.
• First foods should be thin and smooth in texture so they can be swallowed easily.
• Don’t try to introduce new food when your baby is tired, cranky or sick.
• To encourage your baby, try to feed him or her at the same time as the rest of the
family eats their meals.
• Don’t worry if your baby rejects the new food, try again later. Babies don’t
necessarily hate the food just need more time to get used to it.
Four Day Rule
Four day rule, is a way to check for any allergic reactions, digestive issues,etc. in your
baby after introducing any new food, especially if your family has a history of food
allergies. So if you have offered your baby a particular food for the first time, wait four
days before introducing another one. This rule is a good thing to follow in the early stages,
when your baby is just starting on solids. It is also a way to easily identify exactly when
and which food caused an issue to your baby.
