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 Ratatouille

Gluten-free No-added-salt Vegetarian Dairy-free

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
Half a small onion, finely chopped
1 small courgette, diced
1 small pepper, yellow or red, seeded and diced
Few slices of eggplant, diced
4 tomatoes, skinned and seeded

Stove or oven method:

Lightly fry the onion in the oil, and add all the other vegetables.

Stir, cover and turn down the heat, allow to cook until the vegetables are tender. This should take about 30 minutes.

Blend or mash into a purée or mash to suit your baby's texture preferences.

Tips:

This lovely Mediterranean medley of vegetables is full of goodness. It's an excellent source of betacarotene and vitamin C for your baby. Fresh puréed homemade baby food should not be stored longer than 48 hours in the refrigerator to be safe.