Carrots are often one of the first vegetables we think of giving to babies. Their sweet, mild flavor is usually an instant hit! Good news, because they're an excellent source of beta-carotene and gentle fiber, have a good amount of B vitamins, and are highly antioxidant!
But be careful, even though carrots are a super vegetable, they're also considered a "risky food ." Just like apples, in their raw form, they're among the foods that should be approached with caution.
No stress! We'll show you how to present it in a secure format.
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From 6 months: carrot sticks
1. Peel your carrot.
2. Cut it into sticks.
To guide you on the size of the sticks: they should be longer than your baby's hand and about the width of your index finger.
3. Steam your sticks.
4. Add a drizzle of vegetable oil.
How can you tell if a carrot is cooked enough?
Take a piece you've just cooked and place it in your mouth between your tongue and the roof of your mouth. If you can easily press it against the roof of your mouth, it's cooked.
Be careful not to overcook the carrot sticks, though, as they'll need to be held by your baby.
From 6 months: mashed carrot
Offer to baby with a pre-filled spoon or on a carrier
From 6 months: carrot and sweet potato pancakes
From 8 months: raw, grated
Once your baby is more comfortable with the pincer grasp (holding food between their thumb and forefinger), don't hesitate to offer them this new format. In addition to helping develop their fine motor skills, this will allow your baby to discover carrots in a different way.
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