Banana for Baby-Led Weaning
This recipe is a guide for introducing bananas to your baby through baby-led weaning. Bananas are an excellent first food for babies as they are easy to handle, have a soft texture, and a delicious taste. You can serve bananas in various forms, such as mashed, half-peeled, or small pieces, to suit your baby's preferences and developmental stage.
Ingredients
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the banana and cut it into finger-sized sticks. You can also leave half of the peel on to make it easier for your baby to grasp.
- Mash a ripe banana with a fork or spoon until it's smooth. Use a silicone spoon to offer it to your baby. You can also mix in 1 tablespoon of peanut or almond butter for a more nutritious and caloric option.
- Cut a banana in half lengthwise, leaving some of the peel on, and offer it to your baby. This is another perfect way to introduce bananas.
- Mash the banana and put it in an ice cream mold. Freeze it until it's solid, and then you can offer it to your baby as a frozen snack.
- Cut the banana into small pieces once your baby can do the pincer grasp, usually around 9-10 months old. They should be big enough for your baby to pick them up with two or three fingers.