Click here for more information, tips and tricks on storing homemade baby food. They come with snug fit lids that prevent spills and freezer burns, and they stack so easily. Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree. Step 1: Wash and peel the cucumber, then slice it lengthwise. Drag a spoon down the middle of the cucumber to remove its seeds. Then, slice the the cucumber. Step 3: Add the cucumber, melon and basil to a food processor and puree it until smooth. Note: Keep in mind that a blender will give you a smoother puree than a food processor.
Although I am using a high-powered blender to showcase this recipe, I made a lot of baby food for my kids in a food processor. In fact, this KitchenAid food processor is what I used. But, the tool you choose to puree your baby food in is totally up to you! I used a honey dew melon in this puree. Note: Melons are notorious for carrying bacteria from the ground as well as for causing diarrhea in babies, so wash well and start with small serving sizes.
Cantaloupe is a type of muskmelon—a family of melons with roots in Iran that has grown to include many varieties, including canary, casaba, cavallion, crenshaw, crown, honeydew, winter melons, and more. Cantaloupe goes by different names depending on where you are in the world: rock melon in Southeast Asia and Australia, spanspek in South Africa, and in North America, the name is commonly used for a muskmelon variety that has a grey, net-like rind and sweet orange flesh.
Meanwhile in Europe, cantaloupes can sometimes have a smooth white rind with green ribbing and a sweeter orange flesh. Color, shape, and size differ depending on the variety, but all share a key characteristic: sweetness! In addition to offering essential nutrients, cantaloupe can also alleviate constipation in babies because they are mostly water, which helps move things along in their little digestive systems.
And often a bit too helpful! Cantaloupe is firm and slippery—two qualities that can increase the risk of choking. The risk is even greater when cantaloupe is served as melon balls; never use a melon ball scooper when preparing foods for babies.
Check out our age-specific preparation ideas! For more information, visit our section on gagging and choking and familiarize yourself with common choking hazards. Note: For toddlers 18 months and up you may want to cut into bite-size pieces to serve more as a cubed salad. Just take caution with this approach as melon is a choking hazard. Mince the mint and transfer to the bowl with the melon.
Gently stir to coat. Serve in a bowl that suctions to the table. Encourage your baby to hand-scoop or practice eating with utensils by pre-loading a fork and placing it on the edge of the bowl. The sweetness of honeydew melon pairs with hearty nuts like almonds or cashews; light proteins like chicken or fish; and tart fruits like citrus, green grapes, or strawberries.
Honeydew melon also pairs well with its cousins in the gourd family: cantaloupe and cucumber. Try adding layers of flavor with ginger or herbs like basil, lemongrass, or mint. Nutrition Rating: How nutritious a food is with a focus on the specific nutrients babies need for optimal growth.
The more nutritious a food, the more stars it will have. Prep Time: How much time a food takes to prepare safely for a baby. The more time-consuming a food is to prepare safely, the more clocks it will have. Everything you need to know about introducing this juicy summer fruit to your little one. In This Article. When can babies have watermelon? Continue Reading Below. Read This Next.
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