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.

Pea & Mint Blitz

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

Ingredients

3 x cups of peas
20g x unsalted butter
Fresh mint or dried mint
Optional: breast milk or prepared follow-on formula

* This simple and nutritious puréed soup can be boosted with breast milk or follow-on formula.

Stove or oven method:

Empty peas into the saucepan and cover with boiling water from a kettle.

Bring peas to a boil and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

Drain peas and blend into a purée along with the butter and mint.

Blend thoroughly while adding enough breast milk or follow-on formula to suit baby's texture preferences.

Tips:

Fill up any remaining purée into an ice cube tray. Allow to cool and place in the freezer for no more than 48 hours. To reheat just warm a portion in a saucepan over a gentle heat or in the microwave. Test the temperature before serving to baby.