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Carrot & Pea Puree

Imogen — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:27:01 +0000

When you’re starting out with weaning, simple really is best. This speedy puree is a great option for your baby’s first veggie tastes, and uses just two ingredients which you probably already have in your fridge – or freezer!

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Sweet Potato & Peanut Butter Teething Rings

Imogen — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:26 +0000

Teething can be a difficult obstacle when your baby is exploring solid foods. Sore gums can make mealtimes challenging, but offering firmer textures to chew on can provide relief. These Teething Rings are a tasty, soothing snack – perfect for little ones needing some extra comfort!

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Apple & Apricot Puree

Imogen — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:44 +0000

With this sweet and refreshing puree on the menu, you’re guaranteed to have an empty bowl and a happy baby.

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Pear & Banana Puree

Imogen — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:38 +0000

Ripe banana is a classic first food – its natural sweetness and soft texture makes it a perfect stepping stone into the world of solid foods. Combined with pear for some added Vitamin C, you’re onto a winner with this puree.

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Papaya & Mango

Imogen — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:00:46 +0000

Ripe mango and papaya blend into a delicious, creamy, and naturally sweet puree, which is perfect for your little one’s first tastes.

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Parsnip Puree & Roasted Parsnip Fingers

Lara Karmel — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:35:03 +0000

Parsnips are a good source of antioxidants, folate and fibre. Including parsnip in your baby’s diet will help boost your baby’s immune system as well as support their digestive health. Babies like parsnips because they are naturally sweet in flavour.

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Plum, Apple & Cinnamon Puree

Imogen — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:00:10 +0000

Naturally sweet and full of nutrients, antioxidants and fibre, this lovely Plum, Apple & Cinnamon Puree is sure to be a favourite with your little one.

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Apple, Peach & Banana Puree

Imogen — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:56 +0000

Fruity favourites apple, pear and banana make this a much-loved meal for your mini food explorer.

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Apple & Strawberry Puree

Imogen — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:41 +0000

You can introduce beautiful berries to baby at around 6 months. It’s good to be aware that some may develop a rash after eating strawberries particularly if they suffer from eczema. This isn’t always cause for concern and may not be a true food allergy. Top tip! Rubbing a little Vaseline around your baby’s mouth can help act as a barrier.

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Finger Foods

Emily Santos — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:58:57 +0000

If your baby is new to finger foods, start with single veggies, and I always recommend sweet root vegetables such as carrot and sweet potato. After only having naturally sweet breastmilk or formula until now, these are foods that your baby is likely to by interested in, so a great place to start.

However, it’s important that you also introduce more bitter veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower at the beginning alongside those sweeter root veggies. If introduced early in your baby’s weaning journey (by that, I mean the first week of weaning and beyond), and with repeated exposure, it’s likely they’ll be more receptive to these foods in the long
run.

You can start with offering a new food once a day for the first few days, and then increase this to twice a day by days three and four. As a guide, your baby should generally be eating three small portions a day by the end of week two. In finger food terms, a small portion will be anything from two to four small batons of food.

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Sweet Potato & Spinach Puree

Imogen — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:27 +0000

This Sweet Potato & Spinach puree has the nutritional WOW factor. Containing not just one, but two superfood powerhouses, this recipe is a great way to hit little one’s nutritional targets in the most tasty way!

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Butternut Squash & Parsnip Puree

Imogen — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:06 +0000

Give your little one a taste of autumn with this Butternut Squash and Parsnip puree. It’s the perfect blend of tasty, seasonal ingredients, and is a guaranteed hit with baby!

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Apple & Mango Puree

Lara Karmel — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:18 +0000

This Apple & Mango Puree is a great first tastes puree for your baby. Suitable from 6 months, it’s a quick and easy, fresh and fruity number! To tell if the mango is ripe, push gently on the skin and it should feel slightly tender. If too hard, don’t give to baby and if too soft it means it’s overripe and also not ideal for little tums!

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First Apple Puree

Lara Karmel — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:24 +0000

Apples are a perfect introduction into the exciting world of weaning. This apple-solutely lovely First Apple Puree recipe is best made with the sweeter varieties such as Pink Lady, Royal Gala or Jazz. Don’t forget to check the fruit is ripe first before giving it to baby.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Fingers

Imogen — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:07 +0000

Let your little one gets to grips with self-feeding with these roasted butternut squash fingers. Tasty, nutritionally dense and easy-to-make, these are the ultimate finger foods for baby!

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Baked Butternut Squash Puree & Finger Food

Imogen — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:57 +0000

Butternut squash has a host of benefits for your baby, including Vitamin A which is essential for good vision as well as vitamin C for some much-needed immune system support.. Beta-carotene gives its wonderful orange colour but this also provides important antioxidant properties. Here’s how to serve as a puree or finger food for your […]

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Parsnip Puree & Finger Food

Lara Karmel — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:22:12 +0000

Parsnips are great first food, so give this Parsnip Puree & Finger Food recipe a go. They are one of the sweeter vegetables so your baby is much more likely to accept the flavour from the start.

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Roasted Vegetable Finger Foods

Stuart Robinson — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:50:57 +0000

Roasting vegetables intensifies their natural sweetness and makes them more appealing for babies. So how do you prepare them for your little food explorer. See below for some popular first veggies that you can roast in the oven for your baby. They will keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.

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