What are some foods suitable for early weaning?

For a list of suitable food, you can consider these: (taken from http://sg.theasianparent.com/baby-food-basics/) - Avacado: Avocados are full of essential fats and nutrients for your little one, including vitamins A, C, niacin and folate; and the minerals potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and calcium. - Pears: Containing vitamins A, C and folate, and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium, pears are an ideal first food for your baby. - Sweet potato: This vibrant orange yam is a super-food and is chock-full of vitamins such as vitamins A, C and folate, and minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. - Pumpkin: A strong favourite with babies, pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A and beta carotene, and is also a great source of potassium, protein and iron. - Banana: Another popular first food choice for babies, bananas contain vitamins A, C and folate, and minerals like potassium, selenium, magnesium and calcium. Things to note would be that salt and sugar should not be added to weaning foods. Also, cow’s milk may not be suitable till the baby is at least 12 months old. Here’s another great article that touches on preparing for the process of introducing solid food to your baby: http://sg.theasianparent.com/introducing-solid-food-to-your-baby-in-4-easy-steps/

Basic puree recipes Here are some first taste suggestions to start off with: Apple puree Pear puree Mashed bananas – no need to cook Mashed avocados – no need to cook Mashed papaya – no need to cook Mango puree - no need to cook Peach puree - no need to cook Butternut squash puree Sweet potato puree Carrot puree Courgette puree Swede puree Green beans puree Parsnip puree Puree combinations Once your baby is used to single flavours, you can start trying out different taste combinations. Here are some puree recipes: Potato & Parsnip with Carrot Leeks & Peas with Potato Plums & Pears with Banana Carrot & Swede with Peach Fruity Rice Pudding Red Lentils with Vegetables Apple & Pear with Rice Avocado mash

Early weaning for four to six months old, you can try these food. Cereal & Grains (Rice, Barley, Oat) They are the least to have allergy reaction. Most babies started with cereals. Fruits (Avocado, Apple, Banana, Pears) It will be good to steam and puree them before feeding to baby. They may be served raw after 8 months. Bananas and avocados do not need to be cook. Vegetable (Butternut Squash, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Green Beans) These are soft enough when steamed and pureed. For green beans, remember to remove skin for younger babies.

Baby rice mixed with water, breast milk or formula milk. Mild naturally sweet purees made from Apple or pear. Mild tasting fork mashed vegetables try potato, Parsnip, Carrot, Rutabaga (swede). And remember the rule: S,V, R - start, vary, repeat

carrot, peas, sweet potato, banana, avocado are all good first foods

Banana is a great first food and Super easy to prepare

We started with avacodo. Weaned around 5 months