How to make the apple eat baby?

The apple is one of the first fruits offered to baby during the food diversification led by the child. Its sweet and naturally sweet flavor brings comfort in the many snack recipes to home.

Throughout the year, it is possible to find apples in supermarkets. However, apples directly picked from the apple tree with better flavor will be present during the fall. The many varieties of apples have different textures ranging from crunchy floury and various flavors offering a gentle tidy to tangy taste.

To choose the right apple, we advise you to select the firm and fragrant fruits with smooth and stain -free skin.

How to make the apple eat baby?

Baby apple benefits:

In addition to being a delicious fruit, the apple is filled with benefits for the whole family! Indeed, this fruit is rich in vitamins. Vitamin K present in apple contributes to the manufacture of proteins managing blood coagulation and participates in the formation of bones. While vitamin C plays a role in the decrease in oxidation and inflammation in the body.

Apple also has a good antioxidant power to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stimulate the immune system.

This fruit is a real ally for health.

  • Water -rich
  • Source of vitamin C and K
  • Antioxidant source
  • Promotes the immune system

Apple in baby's diet:

From the start of the BLW , you can introduce the apple into baby's diet.

In order to introduce the true flavor of this fruit to your little one, you can offer it throughout the year by choosing seasonal varieties.

The apple will be offered:

From 6 months :

  • in the form of steamed neighborhoods;
  • in the form of a thick compote;
  • in the form of pancakes .
How to offer baby apple in BLW

Attention points with baby apple:

The apple is a hard food when it is believed, so it is part of the food at risk for your little one. During the food diversification led by the child, the apple will always be offered cooked and melting in the mouth, raw and grated or in many preparations.

How to cook baby apple?

Once baby has discovered the apple in its raw form, you can offer him in different ways using gourmet recipes to prepare at home. Discover the different textures that can be given to the apple in the baby's plate:

Smooth texture : a compote

Fondant texture : dumplings, semolina, cakes, donuts, etc.

Crustive texture : Tartlettes

Soft texture : muffins and pancakes

Some recipes with baby apple:

Having started purees at 4 months and wanting to start BLW from 6 months is quite possible. Or you are wondering how breast / infantile milk and BLW combined.

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