How to get a baby to eat a banana?

Bananas are one of the first fruits introduced to babies during baby-led weaning. With their mild and naturally sweet flavor, bananas appeal to little ones. However, this fruit is a bit tricky to introduce into a baby's diet… Bananas tend to slip out of a baby's hands!

The stalls are always full of bananas, but how do you choose the best ones for your baby? The color of this fruit gives a clue to its ripeness. Opt for bright yellow bananas; they will melt in the mouth and be perfect for your baby. Bananas can also have a few small brown spots. Avoid bananas that are still green, as they will be too hard, or bananas that are turning brown, as they will squish in your baby's hands.

The benefits of bananas for babies:

Bananas are an excellent fruit to introduce to babies from the start of BLW . With their high fiber content, bananas are perfect for promoting healthy digestion and preventing constipation and diarrhea. Furthermore, this fruit contains vitamin C, which contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones, cartilage, and teeth; vitamin B6, essential for metabolism and proper brain development; and vitamin A, which plays a role in strengthening the immune system.

In addition, bananas are rich in natural carbohydrates, both slow and fast sugars, providing gentle energy to the body!

This yellow fruit is a true ally for health.

Rich in fiber
Rich in vitamins A, C and B
Regulates intestinal transit

Bananas in a baby's diet:

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

To help your little one discover the true taste of this yellow fruit, you can offer it to them throughout the year .

Bananas will be offered:

From 6 months :

in half a banana with the peel at the end;
in the form of muffins .

From 8 months : half a banana cut into sticks

From 10 months : in slices cut in half

Points to consider with baby bananas:

Bananas are long fruits and are considered high-risk foods . However, if you cut this yellow fruit properly, you can safely offer it to your baby. Bananas have a tendency to slip out of a baby's hands. For better grip, start by offering the banana with the peel on one end. This shape is perfectly suitable for babies from 6 months old.

How to cook banana for baby?

Once your baby has discovered bananas in their natural form, you can offer them in different ways using delicious recipes you can prepare at home. Discover the different textures you can give your baby a banana with:

Smooth texture : a compote, a mousse, etc.

Liquid texture : a smoothie, a milkshake, etc.

Melt-in-your-mouth texture : donuts, bite-sized treats, cakes, pancakes, etc.

Crispy-melty texture : cookies, bars, biscuits, etc.

Soft texture : muffins and pancakes