How to Prepare Homemade Squash for Baby

How to Prepare Homemade Squash for Baby. Introducing babies to solid foods at 6 months of age is the current recommendation. Homemade squash is a great place to start. Whether you select butternut, acorn, hubbard or delicata squash, follow a few simple steps to create a meal your little one will love. Prepare homemade squash for your new eater and start him off to a lifetime of good eating habits.

Instructions

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      Cut the squash in half, lengthwise. Clean out the middle. Remove all the seeds and stringy materials. Leave the skin on the squash. It peels off easily after the squash is cooked.

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      Slice the squash into smaller pieces. Keep the size relatively the same. The uniform size helps cook the squash at the same pace.

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      Cook the squash until it is it tender throughout the vegetable. You can boil, bake or use a slow cooker to cook the squash.

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      Remove the skin from the squash. You can cut it with a knife or peel it off with your fingers.

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      Puree the squash. Depending on the age of the child, mash the squash with a fork or completely liquefy the vegetable with a blender or food processor. Serve the squash to your baby at their next meal.

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      Make squash cubes. Divide the squash into individual portions; ice cube trays work well for this method. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag or container. Well sealed, the squash will last 3 to 6 months.

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      Defrost the precise number of squash cubes desired per meal in a microwave when you are ready to serve. Stir well and be cautious of hot spots in the squash.

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