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

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

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.

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

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.

“It’s a good idea to offer bitter vegetables to your baby early on in their weaning journey so that they develop a love of vegetables right from the start.” - Jade Brook