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Baby's First Thanksgiving
Easy recipes for baby to join in the holiday meal.
by: Nancy Ripton
baby thanksgiving
- Any baby who has started solids can partake in the family Thanksgiving meal.
- Go easy on the butter and salt for baby.
- A touch of chicken stock is a great mix for pureed turkey.
- Look for squash that is heavy for its size, with a dull appearance and hard rind.
on’t feel your baby has to celebrate Thanksgiving with a jar a pureed sweet potatoes. Any baby who has started solids can share in this family holiday meal.
Babies need to go light on added salt and butter so set aside a few items for your child before you add the extras. Any cooked fruit or vegetable can be purred in a blender with a small amount of water. Puree turkey with a touch of chicken stock for added flavor.
If your baby has a few teeth, and is comfortable chewing, you can serve softer foods such as cooked sweet potatoes and carrots mashed or cut into tiny pieces.
Thanksgiving Inspired Baby Food Recipes
If you’d like to prepare a few Thanksgiving holiday baby meals ahead of time we’ve included a few recipes for you.
