Introducing Fruits to Baby Food - From 6 to 8 moths of age

We all know how important is to feed your baby with proper food. Thanks to homemade baby food, you are able to give your baby meals made only from most nutritious and natural products. Thanks to offering your baby fruits, you give him or she perfect start. Thanks to early stage healthy habits you encourage your baby to lead a healthy lifestyle later. Here I will present some fruits which you can give your baby. Remember that you can’t give your baby all fruits at the beginning of introducing solid foods. Some fruits can be introduced later some earlier:

Fruits for your baby: (4) 6-8 months:

Avocado can be introduced at 6 months (sometimes 4). It is a great first food for your baby because of its texture and creaminess. Moreover it is very nutritious fruit. You can try to mash avocado- it will become smooth and creamy. Avocado is a perfect food that will be accepted easy when baby begins solids.

Apples can be introduced at (4)6-8 months and they are a great choice for your baby’s first solid food. They can be easily prepared and baby is able to digest them good. What is important, they are full of nutrients. Apples are so healthy because they contain two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble fiber. Eating apples reduces the risk of certain types of stroke and helps to maintain a healthy weight thanks to low-fat and fiber-rich diet. You can mix apples with many foods, for example with cereals, purees or teething biscuits.

Apricots are yummy and they can be introduced at 6-8 month. Apricots are very healthy fruits. They are high in beta carotene- vitamin A, it also has vitamin C. Apricots are great defense against heart disease and cancer. The best apricots are those of yellow- orange color and which are soft in touch. Apricots should be eaten as fast as possible. You can bake apricots by halving and pitting and putting in the shallow dish with water. If you prepare apricots this way, they will have more natural sweetness. Another method to prepare apricots is steaming or boiling. You can puree apricots later. If you want, you can store meal you make. Put puree in the ice cube tray and freeze.

Bananas are another healthy fruits and they can be introduced at 6-8 month. Bananas contain potassium and fiber. They are also high in vitamin C, B2, B6.Bananas are known to protect from stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. Bananas are delicious and easy to digest. Bananas are very easy to prepare too. All you have to do is peel and puree it.

Peaches and Nectarines are yummy, sweet and juicy and they can be introduced at 6 months. They are high in Vitamin A and C. They also contain a lot of fiber. Peaches are good if you want to serve them with other foods for example with avocado, chicken or banana. To prepare peaches, you can steam them, bake or poach. You can then puree peaches and serve them alone or mix them with yogurt or cereals. Peaches are great baby finger foods.

Pears can be introduced at 6-8 months and they are sweet and delicious fruits. Pears are gentle on the tummy. They contain Vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Pears reduce the risk of cancer and heart diseases. Pears which are very soft do not need to be cooked. You can just peel it and puree it. Steaming fruits is recommended for babies under 8 months old.

Plums can be introduced at the age of 6- 8 months. Plums of course are nutritious. They contain Vitamin A and C. Moreover they are high in fiber. Thanks to eating plums, you reduce the risk of cancer and heart diseases. Also they stimulate healthy cholesterol level. Choose the best plums for your baby. Look for ones without bruising or soft spots and cuts. If you prefer dried plums, choose plums which were dried without any preservatives or chemicals.

Pumpkin is a great baby food. It can be introduced at 6 months age. Though some people consider pumpkin to be a vegetable, it is a fruit. Pumpkin contain a lot of nutritional compounds for example Vitamin A and beta carotene. If you want to give your baby the best pumpkin, look for smaller ones. These small pumpkins are called "pie pumpkins" or "sugar pumpkins". Small pumpkins are more tasty and tender. They are also less stringy than larger pumpkin. You can give your baby plain pumpkin in pureed version or you can mix it with cereals, chicken or yogurt.

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