Once your baby starts to feed on solid foods, it’s time to think about some nutritious food that you can give him to keep him healthy. So, if you are keen to tantalize his tiny taste buds, then nothing can be better than introducing some fruit purees made at home. As your baby prepares to start with solid foods, introducing different types of vegetables and fruits is a great option for parents. Though there are various healthy premade options for parents who don’t know exactly what to offer to their little baby, but a little effort will surely enhance their knowledge.

Here we will discuss with you how to prepare different kinds of fruit purees and their health benefits for your little one:

Babies usually can start with their fruit purees with their morning meals after they have already tried some veggies. Instead of purchasing some baby food from the store why not prepare your baby’s fruit puree at home? Here is how you can do that.

Apple puree: Apple is a perfect fruit that can be offered to babies because of its sweet taste. It is appeasing to their taste buds and is easily digestible and is unlikely to cause any sort of allergies. You can simply steam the fruit using a steamer or even pressure cook it with water. Once it is cooked, mash it using a blender. It is rich in vitamin C and fiber and helps to relieve constipation.

Banana puree: Bananas can be introduced as early as four months, but the recommended age for solids is six months. It is not only easy to prepare, but little babies love the taste of bananas.  It provides significant amounts of energy and is the ultimate weaning food for babies. They are an excellent source of nutrition and can be baby’s first food.

Mango puree: Mangoes at times poses allergic risk for infants so be careful before introducing mango. Just wash and peel the skin and make a little puree by mashing some small chunks in the blender and serve it plain or with oatmeal. Mangoes contain vitamin K and all other essential nutrients needed for a growing baby.

Chikoo puree: Chikoos are usually very sweet and small kids love to eat the fruit. It is rich in fibre and vitamins C and A. It is also good for digestion and cold and cough. But it is better to start this fruit after seven months of age. Cut the fruit, peel it and remove the seeds. Now mash it with a fork or a blender. You can add milk to improve the taste.

Papaya puree: Sweet papayas are highly nutritious and are full of high amounts of fibers, vitamins A, C and E. But don’t introduce this food early. It is best to give when your baby is around seven or eight months of age. Peel and remove the seeds of the papaya and cut the fruit into small pieces and puree. Serve it plain to your baby.

Avocado puree: This can be given to your baby from 6 months. The fruit is rich in unsaturated fat and is food for the development of the brain and the central nervous system. It is also rich in potassium, beta carotene and folate. Cut the avocado and scoop the content and mash it using a blender.

Peach Puree: Rich in beta carotene and potassium, this sweet peach is a great favorite for babies. You can start to give this after four months and even mix it with some other fruits like bananas or apple. Boil water and add peaches for about a minute. Now peel the skin and puree the slices in a blender.

So, with the above tips, it’s time to tickle the tiny taste buds with some real food, flavor and nutrients that are essential for the baby’s development, health and growth.