Red Potatoes!

1.  Red potatoes are easily digested and great for babies 6 months and up.  The red skin has a ton of vitamins and minerals in it.  I like to leave a little skin in the potatoes after I have cooked them before I blend them.



2.  Cut them in half and then add to boiling pan about 1/2 full of water.





3.  Boil on high for about 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft to the touch.  Once cooled off and drained, peel off 90% of the skin before blending.



4.  Place in blender and mix with breast milk, water, or formula to desired consistency.  A hint, it only takes a few table spoons of liquid to blend the potatoes with.  Potatoes liquefy very well by themselves so not much liquid will be needed.

5.  It is ok if you see a little bit of skin once blended.  This will only enhance the flavor and pack a nutritious punch for your little one.  :)

Carrots

Easily digested and semi sweet, carrots are a great first stage baby food for your baby!

1.  I like to buy organic carrots because they will have less if any pesticides and chemicals on them.  Make sure to wash them thoroughly before peeling or cutting them.  Also, stay away from mini or baby carrots as these are chemically enhanced and full of chemicals.



2.  Cut off the ends of the carrots and peel them.  The cut them up into 2-3 inch pieces.




3.  Place in a steamer/strainer that sits on top of a large pan.  Boil water halfway full for about 20-30 minutes or until carrots are soft and can easily be cut.  Blend in blender with water or breast milk or formula until desired consistency.  Place in ice cube tray and freeze!

Mangoes!

Soft and juicy, this sweet fruit packs a healthy punch for your little one.  The best way to make mangoes is raw.  Make sure it is soft but not mushy to the touch on the outside.

1. Clean the mango



2. Cut lengthwise all the way around the large pit inside.  Its not easy to cut and you wont be able to cut the fruit in half so once you have sliced around the middle, start pulling the flesh off and place in blender. Make sure the skin is fully removed.



3.  Once you have the mango bits in the food processor, puree it with water, breast milk, or formula until all the lumps are gone.  Add in ice cube tray and viola!