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4 things to remember when introducing fruit and veg to your baby
When your baby is around four to six months old you can start introducing solids to their diet. Fruit and vegetables are important first foods and can help set your little one up for a lifetime of healthy food choices. Keep these things in mind when introducing fruit and veg.
- Make sure they are pureed
Puree fruit and veg are the right consistency for babies – they can move the food around easily with their tongue and this helps advance their eating skills. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees are made from quality fresh fruit and veg and contain no colourants, flavourants or preservatives – plus they have no added sugar or starch. Squish Purees really are as good as homemade – without the hassle.
- Go slow
When you first start introducing solids, keep up with your baby’s regular supply of breastmilk or formula. Try only a small amount at a time – just a couple of teaspoons – and don’t force feed them to eat something if they turn their head away. Don’t make the mistake of trying solids when your baby is feeling sleepy or unwell. Remember, eating solids is a new and unusual experience for them and you want the start of their solids journey to be as stress-free as possible. Let them explore the food with their fingers – and have plenty of cloths on hand to mop up the mess!
- Try, try and try again!
Your baby might take a while to enjoy the taste of some fruit and vegetables. Don’t give up too easily – experts say it can take up to 10 tries before they enjoy a specific flavour. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees are ideal to have on hand when you’re introducing solids – the pouches come with a resealable lid, so you can let your baby try a few teaspoonfuls, then simply seal the pouch and place it in the fridge to try again later.
- Switch it up
Variety is key to a healthy diet – so make sure you keep offering your baby new flavours and textures. This will also help them to be more accepting of new food as they grow up. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees come in a variety of delicious flavours, including Squish 100% Butternut + Carrot; Apple; Pear + Prune; Sweet Potato, Apple + Cinnamon; Apple, Beetroot + Guava; and Pear + Sweet Potato.