Food for growing babies & toddlers... I
f your baby is approaching 6 months, you’re probably thinking about starting to wean.
Approx 6 months - weaning starts, beginning mainly with purees.
6 - 8 months – most babies begin to master the pincer grasp, to use their thumb and forefinger to pick up safe finger foods, although they may not get it into their mouths yet!
7 - 9 months – your baby’s co-ordination begins to improve so that most food will make it into his or her mouth.
1 year approx – the risk of food allergy is greatly reduced and so it’s safe to gradually introduce full-fat cow’s milk or soy beverage if you wish, rather than breast milk / formula milk.
By this age too, your toddler will be ready to try a wide variety of tastes & textures – so experiment with different foods from a well
he Village Wholefood Store, close to Forty Hall Country Park, nestles in Enfield’s Conservation Area in North London. A great place to combine a walk or cycle ride with the kids plus the chance to buy healthy foods and natural toiletries for the whole family.
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Just recently customers were tasting new raw foods or gluten free delicious chocolate truffles – great for a special gift. Recent events included a treatment by a Bowen Therapist or a consultation with a nutritional advisor or herbalist. See opposite or visit:
www.villagewholefood.co.uk for future dates and details.
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balanced diet - meats, fish (but be careful of bones!), other proteins, dairy produce, bread, pasta and other carbohydrates, vegetables and fruits.
Making your own purees is easy to do and it means you know exactly what your baby is eating, & it can help you save money too. Why not try some of the following combinations:
• Mashed potato & carrots • Sweet potato & squash • Swede & carrots • Mashed potato & broccoli • Carrots & parsnips • Bananas & apples • Apples & pears • Banana & avocado.
If you make a lot you can freeze it in ice cube trays to use later!
For more family, baby & toddler recipes visit:
www.smallstepsonline.co.uk
NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
ORGANIC FAIRTRADE
VEGAN & VEGETARIAN PRODUCTS NATURAL REMEDIES
HEALTH & SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS SPECIAL ORDERS
23 Forty Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HT
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