#asktheexpert I have introduced solids to my baby like apple, carrot, Beetroot, potato. The cooking method is steamed and grinded given her the puree. My query is whether my cooking method is correct or not .If I just steam and mash the vegetables or fruit she was not able to swallow. My self from south India what are the other foods can be given to baby. I am totally confused 1.which food to be given ? 2.whether my cooking method is correct or not? and also 3.potato cooking method for baby is to boil or steam?

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#asktheexpert  I have introduced solids to my baby like apple, carrot, Beetroot, potato. The cooking method is steamed and grinded given her the puree. My query is whether my cooking method is correct or not .If I just steam and mash the vegetables or fruit she was not able to swallow. My self from south India what are the other foods can be given to baby. I am totally confused 1.which food to be given ? 2.whether my cooking method is correct or not? and also 3.potato cooking method for baby  is to boil or steam?

Accepted Answer

dear mum ,

all the foods introduced are fine u can boil or steam 
puree ir grinding is avoided as it creates problematic eating habits
instead cook soft n then mash with clean hand or fork
baby pushing such food out of mouth is normal its part of learing to eat
soft khichdi , curd rice can b given 
add ghee