How to Introduce Vegetables to Babies

Eating vegetables is an important part of a healthful diet, but introducing vegetables to an infant can be challenging. When introducing vegetables to your baby, it is important to switch up the veggies so she gets a taste of many different kinds. This will keep her interested to try more. This method will also allow you to determine whether your baby has an allergic reaction to a vegetable. Whether the food is store-bought or homemade, parents can ease the transition and help their baby adjust to eating vegetables.

Things You'll Need

  • Blender or food processor

Instructions

    • 1

      Buy vegetable baby food or make your own. Making your own will require a blender or food processor. Homemade puree is an inexpensive alternative to store-bought baby food.

    • 2

      Roast, microwave, fry or boil root vegetables for your baby. Blend them in a food processor. Use vegetable juice to thin the puree. Root veggies are the best to start out with because they are sweet. Try beets, carrots, yams and potatoes.

    • 3

      Cook squash, peas, zucchini and beans, which are considered second-stage vegetables. Choose the freshest, tastiest vegetables you can find. Bright vegetables tend to go down better for babies because they are more attractive.

    • 4

      Make a puree vegetable soup for cooler days. Make sure the temperature is not too warm for your baby. If you serve your baby an assortment of vegetables in a variety of ways, he will be more likely to enjoy the vegetables later in life, according to Newparent.com.

    • 5

      Add fruit to the vegetable puree. For example, add applesauce to sweet potatoes for a sweet kick that your baby can enjoy.

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