Sweet vegetable puree
Making your own baby food is easy and budget friendly and your baby will love the sweet flavours of this vegetable puree. It is a great source of dietary fibre and vitamins C and A.
Banana and avocado puree
A simple combination that can be made fresh anywhere at anytime thanks to both ingredients easy mashability - no blender required.
Delicious chicken dinner
Chicken is a popular choice of first meat to introduce to babies and toddlers. Cook a little chicken with vegetables such as pumpkin, carrot and potato for a delicious chicken dinner your baby will love.
Pear, peach and banana puree
A little bit tropical, this combo is a triple hit of fibre, potassium and vitamin C. A frozen cube stuffed into a fruit net will also help alleviate teething pain.
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Raspberry and banana smoothie ice treats
These delish raspberry and banana smoothie ice treats are great for little ones who are teething. The ice cold blocks are very soothing on sore gums, and will put a smile on their little faces every time!
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Broccoli, pea and pear puree
High in vitamin C and fibre, broccoli is a good green veg for older babies as it can cause a bit of gas.
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Homemade teething rusks recipe
Babies and toddlers are always happy to have teething rusks to chew on when they are cutting new teeth. Now you can make your own teething rusks at home - they're super-easy and good for your kids.
Rice pudding
There's something very comforting about this classic nursery food recipe - the creamy softness of the rice, the sweet warmth of the vanilla and sugar and the unexpected raisins
Fruit puree
After rice cereal, a fruit puree is the best first food for your baby. Simply cook a little apple or pear until soft and then puree the cooked fruit until it is completely smooth.
Pumpkin and spinach risotto
A meal fit for the whole family. Make a large batch and puree a portion for baby.
Sweet potato and sweet corn mash
Sweet potato is a favourite first food as it’s packed with nutrients like vitamins A and E, calcium and folate. It’s easy to make; easy to consume, making it a brilliant base for other veggie combos. Add sweet corn and it’s one almost guaranteed to be loved by bubs.
Beef and vegetable dinner
This beef and vegetable dinner is one of the easiest ways to introduce meat to your baby. By cooking it simply and then pureeing it with cooked vegetables, you will have a delicious puree that baby will find easy to eat.
Vegetable puree
Vegetable purees are the best first foods for babies and toddlers. Simply choose a vegetable - carrot, potato, pumpkin or parsnip - cook and puree for a simple meal your baby will love.
Banana, raspberry and mango sorbet
Perfect for those hot, steamy days, this sorbet is a great treat for all the family - even the littlest members. Frozen mango strips can also be added to a food net for babies to suck on to soothe sore, teething gums.
Ginger rice
This becomes like a porridge consistency for young children very smooth and creamy and with the hint of ginger it is perfect for a natural tummy soother.
Carrot, corn and chicken
Give little ones a well-rounded meal with chicken and veggies. This is an easy one to make if you’ve already got pureed carrot and corn in the freezer - simply grate in a little chicken from your meal and you’re good to go.
Banana and honey porridge
Porridge will set you up perfectly for a busy day and if you add banana it will do double duty by getting in another serve of fruit. Oats have a high glycaemic index and this leaves you feeling fuller for longer. They also aid digestion. You can have this on the table in under 5 minutes.
Mango and apple ice treats
Great for teething babies, these mango and apple ice treats are very soothing on sore gums. Get them slurping on one of these delish ice blocks for a thoroughly enjoyable mid-afternoon snack!
Peach and mango mash
Mangoes are tropical fruits and therefore not ideal for babies younger than six months, but eight months old is ideal. Introduce it alone for four days to ensure there are no reactions before mixing with other fruits or foods.
Lamb and corn couscous
When you're making a roast lamb dinner for the family, you can easily whip up a baby-friendly version with this lamb and corn couscous recipe. Now that's how you feed the WHOLE family with one meal. Easy as!
Babys first apricot chicken
An adult fave made just for baby. This combo of fruit and chicken is made milder with sweet potato and is a great source of vitamins A and C.
Hummus with Toasty Dippers
This simple hummus recipe is perfect for kids and they will love dipping these crunchy bread dippers. These are perfect for lunch boxes.
Beetroot and chickpea dip
Tasty, colourful and filled with goodness, this dip is great for babies or as a dip for toddlers. Serve it with pita bread, carrots, celery or crackers and you've got a great afternoon treat for the whole family.
Pea and zucchini puree
A bright green no baby could resist, this puree tastes great mixed with a little bit of mashed potato too. Great for protein, folate and vitamin A.
Apple and cinnamon rice
There arent many better combinations than apple and cinnamon. A good way to introduce proper rice is to do it with their first fave apple. A sprinkle of cinnamon gives it extra flavour, too.
Savoury teddy scones with beef and mash
A fun mince recipe that makes teddy-shaped dumplings on a gravy-rich bed of beef and mashed potato. Kids love helping make the teddy scones while mum can get on cooking with the rest.