Parents are always happy to see their babies blossom and develop right from the second they’re born! They will always keep a close eye on everything their precious little baby does, especially when he begins to eat different foods. If you have a little one whom you are about to wean on to solids, you’d know what we’re talking about.
One of the safest and the most common foods babies are introduced to when weaning them on to solids is apple puree. It has a sweet flavour that your baby is sure to love, and is also easy to digest as it is rich in fibre. But, that’s not all. Apple puree can benefit your little one in more ways than one. Let’s first take a look at when you can feed apple puree to your baby.
‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’! This stands true as the fruit is one of the best foods to introduce to your baby. Pureed apples are not only easy to digest; they are also filled with nutrients your baby needs during his growth years. It is apt to feed your baby once he turns six months old, as he will begin to show signs that he is ready for solid food and cereals. However, take note that breastfeeding is always recommended for your baby at least in the first 6 months.
Let’s take a look at the nutrition value of apple puree.
Apple puree is often considered as an immunity booster. Here’s what it has that benefits your little one when it is made a part of his regular diet. This nutritional value is for one serving (90g) of unsweetened apple puree.
Source: https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/nutrition/unsweetened-apple-fruit-puree-apple,441461/
Now, let’s know how you could make some delicious apple puree for your munchkin.
As mentioned earlier, apple puree as baby food is always preferred by mothers for its taste and nutritional benefits. Once your baby is comfortable eating the fruit in a cooked and pureed form, you can also introduce other fruits or mix them with the apple puree to make it extra tasty and nutritious. As the baby grows up, you can slowly switch from a smooth puree to a textured one. So, what do you need to make apple puree? Let’s find out!
You can use more apples and make some extra apple puree and store it. However, there are some measures you need to take to store apple puree to retain its freshness and ensure it is just as healthy for your baby as freshly-made apple puree is. Read on to know how you can store apple puree.
Although we suggest you make a fresh portion of apple puree for your baby every time you want to feed him some, working mothers might find it difficult to manage the time. Here’s how they can preserve the puree for a slightly longer duration and keep providing the health benefits of apple puree.
Feeding apple puree to your baby would also require you to be careful about a few things. They are essential to maintain your baby’s health and wellbeing. The next section of the article addresses just that.
We hope the tips recommended in the article help you make the perfect apple puree for your little one. A serving of fresh apple puree will not only be tasty for your baby but healthy too. Feed the puree as you narrate an exciting story. Your little one may not understand it, but he is sure to love it!
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