Are you looking to introduce a variety of vegetables into your baby’s diet? Look no further than the versatile and nutritious potato puree for baby, specially crafted for infants over 6 months. With this homemade potato puree, you can start your little one on a journey of discovering delicious and wholesome flavors.
Potato puree is an ideal choice as a first vegetable introduction. Its soft and creamy texture makes it easy to digest and gentle on delicate tummies. Plus, potatoes are known for their mild and neutral taste, making them more appealing to young palates.
When preparing potato puree for your little one, select fresh potatoes that are free of blemishes, cracks, and sprouts. Following the 3 Day Rule, start with a small quantity to ensure your baby tolerates it well. It’s worth noting that some babies may experience slight gassiness, so monitoring their reaction is important.
Not only is potato puree a great source of carbohydrates, but it also provides essential vitamins and minerals for your baby’s growth and development. From promoting healthy digestion to providing energy, potatoes offer numerous benefits in a convenient and easily digestible form.
By introducing potato puree early on, you’re cultivating a positive relationship with vegetables from the start. Your little one will gradually learn to appreciate the wonderful flavors and textures that a diverse range of vegetables can offer.
So, embrace the nourishing goodness of potato puree and witness the joy of your little one exploring new tastes and textures. With this simple and nutritious recipe, you’re setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. Enjoy the wonderful journey of introducing vegetables to your baby with this delightful potato puree!
Potato Puree for Baby
Homemade Potato Puree for Baby: A Nutritious Indian Delight for Growing Palates
Indulge your little one in the goodness of a homemade potato puree, a delightful and nutritious addition to their early food adventures. In this Indian-inspired recipe, we combine the simplicity of potatoes with a touch of jeera (cumin) powder to create a flavorful and wholesome dish that your baby will love. With its gentle flavors and smooth texture, this potato puree for baby is sure to be a hit at mealtime.
Ingredients for Potato Puree for Baby:
- 1 Potato
- A pinch of Jeera (Cumin) powder
Method:
- Begin by peeling the skin of the potato, ensuring that it is free from any blemishes or spots.
- Slice the potato into small cubes, making them easy to steam and mash.
- Place the potato cubes in a steamer and cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame until they become soft and tender.
- Allow the cooked potato cubes to cool down to a safe temperature for your baby.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a ladle, mash the potatoes thoroughly until you achieve a smooth and lump-free consistency.
- Sprinkle a pinch of jeera (cumin) powder over the mashed potatoes, adding a delightful Indian flavor and gentle seasoning.
- If you prefer a runnier texture for your baby’s puree, you can gradually add some breast milk or formula milk while mashing the potatoes.
- Serve the warm and comforting potato puree to your little one, encouraging them to explore the flavors and textures at their own pace.
Nutritional Information: The Wholesome Goodness of Potato Puree for Baby’s Healthy Development
When it comes to providing essential nutrients for your baby’s healthy growth and development, homemade potato puree is a fantastic choice. Potatoes offer a wealth of nutritional benefits that support your little one’s well-being.
In each 100-gram serving of potatoes, you’ll find approximately 77 kcal of energy, making them a valuable source of carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are essential for providing the energy your baby needs for their daily activities and growth milestones.
But potatoes go beyond energy. They are packed with essential minerals and vitamins that contribute to your baby’s overall health. From potassium and vitamin C to B-vitamins and folate, potatoes offer a rich profile of nutrients that support various bodily functions.
Potatoes also contain phytochemicals like carotenoids and natural phenols. These compounds possess antioxidant properties, helping to protect your baby’s cells from oxidative stress and support a robust immune system.
By introducing homemade potato puree into your baby’s diet, you’re providing them with a nourishing and wholesome meal. The soft and easily mashable texture of the puree is gentle on their developing digestive system, while the mild taste makes it more appealing for their developing palate.
Embracing the flavors of India, this potato puree for baby offers an introduction to the diverse and delightful tastes of Indian cuisine. As your little one explores the subtle nuances of this nourishing delight, they develop a fondness for wholesome and nutritious foods from an early age.
So, let the goodness of homemade potato puree become a cherished part of your baby’s culinary journey. By including this versatile and nutrient-rich vegetable in their diet, you’re setting the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating habits and a strong foundation for their well-being.
Potato Puree for Babies
Ingredients
- Potato - One
- Jeera powder - A pinch
Instructions
- Peel the skin.
- Slice into cubes.
- Steam cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame.
- Let it cool.
- Mash well using potato masher or ladle.
- Add Jeera powder for seasoning
- Serve warm.
Post updated on : 21 July 2020
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Hi,
My baby is 6 months and 1 week old. She has had carrot, Apple puree and dal- rice puree. Can i give her beetroot next or should i give her potato first. Also can i make the purees runny by adding water.
Hi Ambika,
You can introduce potato or beetroot. But please make sure to introduce one at a time. Yes, water can be added to change the puree’s consistency.
Hi, can i add water in the potato puree to make it runny.
Yes, you can add 🙂
Hi, how long the baby food preserve? It is good if I mix a honey to his mashe potatoe?
Please give it fresh 🙂 Honey can be added if baby is above 1 year.
Hei can we add Coconut milk instead of bm/fomula ?
Hi Sandhya,
You can add, but please make sure to introduce it individually and check if it suits your baby.
HI
My daughter now is 4 months and 20 days old. but she does not take enough amount of formula milk per day and I can not stay with her the whole day to feed breast milk. So can I start solid food? And what kind of solid food is advisable at this stage?
Hi Nina,
Starting solids is never recommended by us till baby becomes 6 months. Please consult with your pediatrician too.
Hi
My baby is 4 months old and my doctor advice me to introduce her cerelac or banana or patato puree. She is able to digest easily. But what should I do is it ok or not to give her solid? She is 7 kg almost
Hi,
Exclusive breast feeding is mandatory till baby completes 6 months of age. Kindly introduce solids after 6 months.
Can I add formula milk instead of breast milk into this for my 8 month baby. I didn’t tried formula milk before and didn’t expressed breast milk
Hi Subitha,
You can add formula milk/ breast milk before feeding the baby. Puree can also be given directly as the baby has become 8 months.
Hi i have 4months 5days old baby can i gve him soild food ..what should i make him to eat. Can i start cerlac for himplease tell me which cerlac is bestfor him..
Hi,
Exclusive breast feeding or formula feeding is only recommended till baby completes 6 months.
Hi Hema,
My baby will turn 7months on 18th jan..
Can i giv her peas n potato puree??
Yes dear sure you can.
Hi
I just follow Ur diet plan every month nd found very effective for my 8month old baby boy by d only thing which I found dat in any of d. Recipes u didn’t mention way to avoid or nt give wen baby is suffering from cold cough or tummy upset I request u to please add such things also so dat it will b more convenient fr us to follow dem.
Thanku so much
From
New mom
Personally Harshita, I don’t restrain my kids or advice anyone to stop any food completely during cold. The quantity can be reduced or you can give it during day, but avoiding it all together is not a great option. In case of stomach upset, avoid all foods that are tough to digest, give easy food and if baby is above 6 months give water and fiber food. Always stick to small portions of food and I am sure you will do great as a new mom. Cheers
Hi. My baby is 6months old . Can i add honey in potato purree?
No dear. After one year you may.
Hi
My baby is 4 n half month old can I give did potato puree to my baby?
No dear, it is best to breastfeed until baby is 6 months.
No dear, not before 6 months please
hi hema, can i add some sugar in potato puree… my baby is 6month 20days old…
We don’t recommend sugar until the baby is one. You could give simply and perhaps the baby will like it.
Baby is not showing interest to eat food without taste..he likes to eat tasty food like banana,beetroot. But not showing interest to eat carrot puree, potato puree etc… Pls help me to make him to eat witout salt r sugar
Hi Deepa, try adding pinch of spices like jeera or pepper to the food or mix naturally sweet fruit purees in the porridges and feed to your baby.
I hema I have a son he is 5 and half months old can I give the mixture of both potato and carrot puree at once and can I add a pinch of salt to it
Good time to start solids is after completion of 6 months.. Here’s the link for you that can help https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/diet-chart-for-6th-month-babies/
Hi
I came across your website when I was searching for good baby porridge recipes. Yours is very clear and there are so many varieties. Loved and felt very interested. I was worried that my son hesitated to eat ragi porridge few days back. Now I got hope that I could give different varieties to make him healthy. Thank you for sharing!!!
HI Hema.
When should be the Apple Puree given to d baby..can be added to the Sathu mavu..
Hi hema,, my son s nw 6 mnths 6 dys,,, can i give dis potato puree to him…
Yes you can give pooja 🙂
Hi hema,
I have twins of 6 month old , they have milk protein allergy. So formula milk not allowed and bm is not suficiant for recipes, so plz post or mail some recipes without milk.
Hi Nidhi, Almost all the porridge recipes can be done without milk, I never add even bm to my daughter’s porridge, only water