Breastfeeding is the best for babies and a healthy diet / maternal nutrition is important when breastfeeding. A decision not to breastfeed can be difficult to reverse. Infant formula is suitable from birth when babies are not breastfed. It is recommended that all formula milks be used on the advice of a doctor, midwife, health visitor, public health nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, or other professional responsible for maternal and child care and the financial implications should be considered. All preparation and feeding instructions should be followed carefully as inappropriate preparation could lead to health hazards.

Baby Pumpkin Soup

Gluten-free No-added-salt Vegetarian No-added-egg

Ingredients

1/4 cup mashed pumpkin
1/4 – 1/2 cup cooking water (from boiled pumpkin)
15g (3 tsp) baby rice cereal
1 tbsp cream

Stove or oven method:

Cut pumpkin into cubes (about 1/2 cup) and boil till soft. Reserve cooking water.

Drain and mash with a fork through a sieve or puree in a blender.

Add 1/4 cup cooking water to the mashed pumpkin and mix in baby rice cereal. Please vary the consistency according to your baby’s ability to handle solids. You can further thin down the soup with more cooking water, breast milk/formula or warm water.

Add cream and mix until smooth. Makes 2 serves (about 100ml each).

Store excess in the chiller section of the refrigerator for not more than 24 hours.

Warm in a hot water bath or microwave on low making sure that the soup is stirred well to prevent formation of hot pockets. Always check temperature before putting in baby’s mouth.