Baby’s First Foods: Tips for adding fruit and wheat germ to baby’s diet

Peaches are safe to feed your baby at 6 months. Peaches are a terrific source of fiber and a good source of Vitamins A and C. Pears are a terrific source of fiber and Vitamin C and are also safe to feed at 6 months. Both are, of course, delicious. Selection of Peaches and Pears Select firm or slightly soft peaches with a nice fragrance. Color is important. Peaches should have a yellow or cream-colored skin, and most varieties also have a red blush. Stay away from peaches with any green color. Pears are usually sold green and turn yellow as they ripen. Select pears that are plump and firm, but not hard. Pears are ripe when they become soft and yield to gentle pressure. Preparation of Peaches and Pears Carefully rinse your peaches and pears (3 each) Gently place peaches and pears in a pot of boiling water for 45 seconds – the idea here is to blanch the fruit. If the fruit is under-ripe leave in the water for a bit longer, up to a full minute. Save some of the liquid, as you may need it to adjust purée consistency. Remove the fruit from the pot with a slotted spoon. Place fruit into a ice bath (a large bowl half filled with water and ice cubes) Remove fruit peels with fingers or a paring knife Remove seeds and cube remaining fruit Place fruit cubes in a blender and purée away! Add reserved liquid as needed for proper consistency If necessary, push purée through a strainer to remove any remaining peels At this stage, if you think a portion will go uneaten, you could opt to...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - Category: Pediatricians Authors: Tags: Perspectives Infant Infant Feeding Source Type: blogs