Mummy and Me Magazine August 2014 October-November 2014 | Page 23

Early Years

Annabel’s tip:
Occasionally, parents make the mistake of giving
their babies solid food when they’re hungry, when
what they actually need is an additional milk feed.
Plus, giving a baby too much solid food too quickly
may lead to constipation. First foods are more
about introducing food than giving a full meal.

ANNABEL KARMEL WEANING ADVICE & RECIPE

alternatives to breast or formula milk before one
year, as they don’t contain sufficient iron and
other nutrients. However, they can be used in
cooking or with cereal from six months. Use fullfat milk, as babies need the calories for growth.

Pumpkin is a great seasonal vegetable,
perfect for making autumn purees for your
little one. Pumpkin makes a great first
weaning food as it is easily digested and
unlikely to cause an allergy.
Pumpkin Puree
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 45-60 minutes
Serving: 6 portions
Suitable for freezing
Ingredients:
1 small pumpkin (about 700 g/11⁄2 lb) cut
into quarters and deseeded
A little sunflower oil
A little breast milk or formula milk
(optional)
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas
6. Put the halves of pumpkin sliced side
up in a shallow ovenproof dish. Pour in
some water – it should be about 1 cm (1⁄3
in) deep. Put the pumpkin in the oven for
45 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Remove the dish from the oven
and allow the squash to cool. Scoop
out the flesh and purée to the desired
consistency. You can add a little of your
baby’s usual milk if you wish.

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