So your little one has mastered the art of sitting up right and eating with spoon? You both need a round of applause. It wasn’t easy trying and tasting and all those new flavors but you remained strong and now we are ready to move to the next stage.
Food in Stage 2 is about understanding different flavors and moving to the next step in texture i.e pureed food. The baby is still learning to eat with the spoon and develop oral muscle and mechanism to swallow thicker foods and not drink only.
Stage 2 foods are:
- Pureed
- Combination of two or more fruits and vegetables with meats or grain
- It is intended to help baby learn to eat and swallow thicker consistency
- To help increase exposure to different flavors
We recommend that you offer Stage 2 baby food at least 2 times a day. As these foods are still low in calories, they do not replace the need for milk.
If the baby is unable to finish the serving in one setting, you can always use it at the next meal time. You can add these to your favorite grain or sugar-free cereal or yogurt.
Beef, Spinach, Carrot
Ingredients:
Ground Beef, Spinach, CarrotsDirections:
- Consistency should be like a puree, add water or breast milk to warmed food to get the desired consistency.
- Check temperature before feeding. Use within 48 hours after thawing. Don’t refreeze.
Serving suggestion:
Use as is, or add to your favorite sugar-free cereal. Or serve it with yogurt for extra nutrition.
Carrot, zuccini, Banana
Ingredients:
Carrots, Zucchini, Banana, Pumpkin Seed Powder.Directions:
- Consistency should be like a puree, add water or breast milk to warmed food to get the desired consistency.
- Check temperature before feeding. Use within 48 hours after thawing. Don’t refreeze.
Serving suggestion:
Use it as it is, or add it to your favorite sugar-free cereal. Or serve it with yogurt for extra nutrition.
Chicken Brocolli Apple
Ingredients:
Chicken, Broccoli, Apple, Lemon Juice.Directions:
- Consistency should be like a puree, add water or breast milk to warmed food to get the desired consistency.
- Check temperature before feeding. Use within 48 hours after thawing. Don’t refreeze.
Serving suggestion:
Use it as it is, or add it to your favorite sugar-free cereal. Or serve it with yogurt for extra nutrition.
Pumpkin Brocolli Apple
- Healthy Mix of Winter Fruits and Veggies
- Loaded with vitamins A, C, and Folate
- Good Source of Fiber and proteins
- Contains Ragi (Finger Millet)
Ingredients:
Pumpkin, Broccoli. Steamed Apple, Millet FlourDirections:
Consistency should be like a puree, add water or breast milk to warmed food to get the desired consistency. Check temperature before feeding. Use within 48 hours after thawing. Don’t refreeze.Serving suggestion:
Use as is or serve it with yogurt for extra nutrition.
Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Beets
Ingredients:
Sweet Potato, Steamed Beet, Carrot.Directions:
- Consistency should be like a puree, add water or breast milk to warmed food to get the desired consistency.
- Check temperature before feeding. Use within 48 hours after thawing. Don’t refreeze.