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7 months Mash it up

Time to explore new textures. It’s really important to get them used to lumpy textures, such as mashed-up veg. And babies love feeding themselves, so soft, well-cooked finger food will go down a treat.

Smashed Avocado and Banana Prep 5 mins | Cook 10 mins Ingredients

Method 1. Remove the avocado stone and scoop the flesh into a bowl. 2. Add the banana and mash until there are no lumps and the purée is smooth.

• ½ Ripe Avocado • ½ Small Banana

9 months Explore new tastes

Method 1. Cook finely diced onion in oil until translucent. 2. Cut the beef into 1cm cubes and cook with the onions until browned. 3. Add the sweet potato and rice, then the turmeric, cumin and curry powder and cook on low for 2 minutes. 4. Add the chopped tomatoes and boiling water and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the beef is tender and sweet potato is soft. 5. Add the coconut milk and spinach and simmer for 5 minutes. 6. Serve the beef curry warm.

Now is the time to introduce a wider variety of iron-rich foods, such as oily fish, meat, beans and eggs. Try starchy carbs like rice, pasta, noodles and potatoes and use strong flavours to encourage adventurous tastes. Beef Curry with Rice Prep 10 mins | Cook 45 mins | Makes 4-6 portions Ingredients • 150g Diced Beef

• Half a small Brown Onion, finely diced • 200ml Boiling Water • ¼ tsp Ground Turmeric • ¼ tsp Ground Cumin • Pinch Curry Powder • 30g Long Grain Rice • 2 tbsp Coconut Milk

• 1 tsp Vegetable Oil • ½ Sweet Potato – around 120g, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes • 30g Spinach, finely chopped • 150g Chopped Tomatoes

Blend or mash to achieve your desired consistency.

12+ months Establish a routine

Method 1. Sauté the onion in butter in a frying pan for 2 minutes. 2. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, then add half the water and the butternut squash and bring to the boil. 3. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the water has reduced and the squash is soft. 4. Cut the salmon into small chunks and add to the pan with the chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes. 5. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, adding a little water if needed. 6. Serve warm and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Salmon and Vegetable Risotto Prep 10 mins | Cook 25 mins | Makes 4 portions Ingredients • 50g Onion, finely diced • 1 tsp Unsalted Butter • 100g Basmati Rice • 2 Ripe Vine Tomatoes, finely chopped • 150g Butternut Squash, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes • 50g Fresh Washed Spinach, cut into thin slices • 450ml Boiling Water • 1 Fillet of Fresh Salmon, skin removed (around 100g) • 50g Cheddar Cheese, grated Your baby should now be enjoying 3 regular meals a day. Try to eat together, so they learn that mealtimes are sociable and fun. Keep their diet varied and include healthy snacks between meals, such as yogurt, fruit, cheese and raw vegetables.

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