Cereal must come to a boil at least once to thicken the purée.

Keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week and also freezes well.

You can replace apples with pears in this recipe, if desired. Cooking time may vary.

The quantity of water may need to be adjusted depending on the texture of the prunes.

Please consult your health-care provider before introducing solid foods to your baby.

Once halved, large sprouts are easy for babies to hold onto and chew on. They'll also enjoy playing with sprouts because of the leaves they can peel off once their pincer grip has developed.

“Steamed carrot and parsnip batons make great first finger foods due to their soft texture and because the batons were easy for my daughter to hold onto while she chewed on them!” - Jade Brook

You may wish to add up to 50 g water, breast milk or formula milk to achieve a smoother consistency.

Keeps in the fridge for up to a week, and also freezes well.

You may wish to add up to 50 g water, breast milk or formula milk to achieve a smoother consistency.

Lentils are an excellent source of protein for your baby.

Store any cooled leftovers in in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat or enjoyed cold the next day.

“I have always loved the versatility of steamed peas and sweetcorn as a mum. They are easy to serve as a side dish and work well mixed into different recipes to bulk them up with extra vegetables.” - Jade Brook

Adding spice, such as cinnamon and fresh ginger, to your baby's purées is a source of goodness and it also helps your baby become accustomed to new flavours. Exposure to a variety of tastes is particularly crucial in the first year of life when babies are typically more accepting of unfamiliar tastes.

Please consult your health-care provider before introducing solid foods to your baby.

You can replace the natural yoghurt with kefir milk in this recipe.

This method can be used as a basis for different types of fruit purée.

Lentils are an excellent source of protein for your baby.