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Vegetable puree recipes | Complementary weaning food for babies | 6 to 12 month baby foods


1. Homemade vegetable purees are essential in your baby's diet after starting complementary weaning foods. 
2. They have some essential fiber and nutrients which are needed for your baby's growth.
3. Initially, vegetable purees should be made by cooking the vegetable. Do not blend raw veggies.

 Note: Give only selected vegetables to your baby like carrots, beetroot, potato, peas, and pumpkin. Other vegetables are not necessary as a part of their diet at such a young age. You can give those vegetables later as finger foods.
   
                    

                                                            

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