Does anybody have some good weaning recipes?

Answer 1

i'm going through the same thing. my stepmum, who used to be a nanny suggested getting them used to just plain tastes like mushed up spinach, carrots, brussels sprouts, and keeping off the sweet stuff for a while...mainly because you don't want a child who is a fussy eater. my little sister eats anything! and this is what i plan to do for my boy. also don't give up if they screw their faces up keep trying it so they get used to the taste especially anything bitter.

also go to babycentre.com for a list of what not to give like honey, eggs ect...they also have some recipes there

Answer 2

I still use recipes from the Annabel Karmel book for the whole family and my children are now 5 and 7.

'The New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner'
ISBN 0-09-186360-0

Its got all sorts of simple recipes, some really weird and wonderful such as courgette and banana puree (which they loved!) It's also got daily meal planners which can be useful.

Another good book for the health conscious/ organic family is
'Optimum Nutrition for Babies and Young Children' by Lucy Burney.
ISBN 0-7499-2028-9

It contains lots of wheat and dairy free recipes and nutrition information. The sugar free banana cake is delicious!

Happy weaning!

Answer 3

Weaning recipes? I don't get the question.
Breast or bottle I guess - but as soon as they could hold a sippie cup I started with that. At 6 months they started on rice cereal and fruit and such. I made a lot of my own baby food - but none that was designed for "weaning". The breast and/or bottle just sort of went away bit by bit.

Answer 4

If you're just starting out, start of with simple fruit and vegetable purees and keep it to one flavour at a time. I've put 2 links below, 1 is an article about weaning and 1 is a receipe exchange that a group of mums have put together. Good luck!

Answer 5

Have you tried the Annabel Karmel books? She is great - I just ordered some of her books from ebay. Amazon also has them.

My son I use whatever we eat. Like plain carrots, green beans, baked apples, bananana all mashed up. Either with a fork or in the food processor. I have a Kiddie Co. food mill, but find it's not the greatest. I much prefer my mini food processor.

I started my son with rice cereal first. Once he got used to that I started with the yellow veggies and fruit. Doc said not to worry about giving him sweet stuff - its a myth. As long as he gets his veggies too he'll be a good eater. And, he is!

(Pears are his FAVORITE) Yeserday I put a plum in some boiling water for about 4 minutes. I mashed the plum and added some cinnamon (its good for them to get used to a little spice if that is what your house eats about about 6-9 months - you judge). He ate 1/2 the plum - and I used the broth as a fruit juice :)) for a special treat.

Answer 6

This is a good puree to make when peaches and strawberries are in season

Strawberries contain more vitamin C than other berry fruits. They are also a good source of fibre and betacarotene, and can help protect the body against cancer. Peaches provide a good source of vitamin C, betacarotene and fibre to keep your baby regular.

Adding baby rice to runny fruit purees helps thicken the texture.

Suitable from 6 months
Suitable for freezing
Makes 2 portions

1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 large peach, peeled, stoned and chopped
4 strawberries (approx 75g)
1 tbsp baby rice

Put the fruit into a saucepan, cover and cook over a low heat for about five minutes. Puree in a blender. Stir in the baby rice if required.

Recipe from Annabel Karmel's Superfoods For Babies and Children, Ebury Press £14.99

Apricot, apple, pear and vanilla

Serve this on its own or mix it with some baby rice, Greek yoghurt or mashed banana

Dried apricots are one of nature's great health foods. The drying process increases their concentration of betacarotene, potassium and iron. Check the label to make sure they have not been treated with sulphur dioxide (E220). This substance can trigger an asthma attack in susceptible babies.

Suitable from 6 months
Suitable for freezing
Makes 4 portions

75g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped
1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 vanilla pod (if using)
4 tbsp apple juice or water
1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and chopped

Put the apricots and apple into a heavy-based saucepan together with the apple juice or water. If using vanilla, split the vanilla pod, scrape the seeds into the pan and throw in the split pod. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for three to four minutes. Add the chopped pear and continue to simmer for two minutes. Remove the split vanilla pod. Puree in a blender.

Answer 7

Yes, buy Annabell Karmel's weaning recipe book, I used it everyday, I have new given it to my sister to use, it's fantastic. Im no whizz in the kitchen, my son ate all the recipes.

Answer 8

Cooked, pureed carot and apple- together- always a fave!
Basically, start with any pureed veg ( better than fruit as doesn't train them into only liking sweet stuff), then introduce cooked fruit puree/ mashed banana. They often like sweeter veg- parsnips, sweet pot etc. Just steam/boil them (in water or fomula/breast milk) then whizz in blender or rub through a sieve, adding milk if too thick.
You can slowly introduce cooked blended rice/pasta and meat, and gradually whzz it less to make it lumpier! It really is worth investing in a book- I got one for 1.99 from Tescos, and it was great- advising when to introduce meat eggs etc.

Answer 9

Pureed pears are the best because they are the easiest to digest. Stick to one flavour at a time, ie only carrots, only pears etc until baby gets used to eating solids. After that try 2 things together but don't mix them, this way baby gets to taste each individual food. Basically you are only limited by your imagination and your fridge! But try to keep bland to start. Porridge is a great thing to get babies into, mine loves it. Good luck!!

Answer 10

One roast chicken, carefully selected pieces to be chopped, five pounds of potatoes, mashed, three pounds of carrots, mashed, peas, little bit of marmite, no salt or pepper, LIQUIDISE....then bottle and freeze in small portions.Aldo the same recipe with white fish and rice with veg.

I used to give it to my eldest and she loved it!! O ised to do mashed bananas and honey for pudding. Rusks and pouring yoghurt are good, as is home-made ice-cream with berries.