Ahhhh, weaning! Very quickly, fruit is invited onto baby's little spoon. Fruit, but... what fruit? In what form? When should you start introducing fruit to your baby? Here's to a fruity catch-up session! One thing is certain: for your baby, the great adventure of (good) taste is only just beginning...
At what age should I start making fruit purees?
Has your baby just reached the 4-month mark? Then the starting signal for solid food is now. Even though milk will remain essential to their diet for a while, your baby will be able to move on to more serious matters by discovering the true taste of fruit.
How do I introduce fruit into my child's diet?
As my grandmother (who had no Italian origins) used to say, " qui va piano, va sano ", in other words, "no need to panic, baby's taste buds need a gentle start to get used to these new fruity flavors" (and also try, as much as possible, to follow the child's rhythm!). We will therefore start gently with a purée of cooked fruit (or raw but very ripe), just once a day.
What fruits should babies first discover?
Pear, mango, apple, peach, banana, and apricot are the preferred fruits for starting weaning. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to introduce the fruits one by one ! Forget about two-flavor purees for the moment and take a look at the labels: there's no question of confusing things with your baby. A pear pouch should ONLY contain pear! There's no question of letting other fruits get stuck in , let alone added sugars, additives, or preservatives. Day after day, your child will have the chance to discover the delicious taste of organic fruit .
What to do if baby doesn't like a fruit?
Did your child make a funny face when he discovered the taste of plum? Just because he throws his spoon doesn't mean you have to give up... quite the opposite! Not all babies jump for joy in their high chair at the first bite. It sometimes takes them a little time to get used to it or simply to appreciate a fruit. If it really doesn't work, don't insist. Try your luck again in a few days and take the opportunity to make this second chance a moment of sensory awakening : show him a plum, let him observe it, touch it and smell it before offering it again. There's a good chance it will make his mouth water!
