Pumpkin and Turkey

after 5 months
suitable for freezing

handful of pumpkin or squash, peeled and diced
small potato
1 slice of fillet of turkey (or chicken), diced
1/2 ts semolina (contains gluten)
1 ts olive oil or rapeseed oil

Cook turkey separately. Puree. Put potato and semolina together, cover with water and cook until tender. Add pumpkin towards the end of cooking (if we use fresh pumpkin cook it together with potato from the beginning) . Add turkey and oil. Puree.

Breakfast

Original post dated 12,05,2012

Recently Tigger tried porridge with raisins. So far it was almost impossible to persuade him to open his mouth, however with porridge I can't spoon it fast enough. After the first spoonful Tigger sets in motion his all four limbs and the excitement never ends. Until we reach the bottom of the bowl.
Mummy's happy, because we all know how healthy oats are .

As the wise people say, oatmeal can be introduced from 4th months, and is much better than baby rice, because it deosn't constipate and it tastes better. It's rich in fiber, calcium, protein and some vitamins group B.

At first it is best to grind in a coffee/ spice grinder. It gives a smoother texture to the dish and is easier to puree. Cook in a ratio 1:3. One part of the ground flakes to 3 parts of liquid, stirring constantly to avoid formation of lumps.

Oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon

2 servings for 5-6 month old baby

50ml ground oatmeal
150ml water
a few raisins -chopped  (preferably not preserved with sulfur dioxide)
pinch of cinnamon

Simmer oatmeal and raisins for about 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the cinnamon. Puree. Raisins give an interesting sweet&sour taste.

Other combinations (suitable for different ages):
- Honey
- Apple sauce and cinnamon
- Yogurt + fruit (steamed or dried)
- Sliced ​​strawberries with yogurt and brown sugar or honey
- Maple syrup and almonds
- Shredded slices of pineapple, banana slices and nuts
- Chopped dates, walnuts and cinnamon
- Peach, maple syrup and cinnamon
- Dried fruit with honey


Oat bath helps for irritation or rashes.

1/3 cup of oatmeal put into a nylon sock and tie the knot. Put a sock under the tap with warm water while filling the bath. Stir water with 5-6 times. Squeeze well and discard. Bath the baby for 10 minutes.

Alternatively, you can grind the flakes in a coffee grinder and add the powder to the bath, stirring.

Parsnip

Original post dated 26,04,2012

Since yesterday Tigger eats parsnips. For some reason it doesn't seem to be popular in our country. Pity because it is full of goodness and, most importantly, it's easy to digest for a little tummy.

Parsnip contains calcium, vitamin C, fiber and even some protein. It has a slightly nutty-sweet taste. Perfect baked or simply boiled / steamed. Suitable for freezing.

Parsnip Puree with carrots, zucchini, apple and cinnamon (and little banana)
5 months
time of preparation: 10-15 minutes
suitable for freezing


2 parsnips
2 carrots
half zucchini (no skin)
1 apple
pinch of cinnamon

Clean, peel, and cut into cubes all ingredients and steam until tender. Add the cinnamon. Puree to a suitable consistency. If the puree is too thick, add a little water left from cooking. Freeze extra portions (without banana). Keeps up to 4 weeks in the freezer.
Tigger got today a piece of banana to chew on. He was delighted. He chewed almost entire piece. I added the leftovers to the puree.