Ingredients
- ripe avocado
First foodsSoft fruit and veggie starters
Avocado Mash
Creamy avocado is easy to mash and works well as a first spoon-fed food.
How to make it
- Step 1Wash and prepare the ripe avocado using a simple method such as steaming, baking, or stirring until the food is very soft.
- Step 2Mash or blend until the texture is smooth enough for your baby’s current stage. Thin with breast milk, formula, water, or plain yogurt only as needed.
- Step 3Serve a small amount on a baby spoon and watch how your baby handles the texture before offering more.
Best age fit
Around 6 months, once your baby shows readiness signs
Texture guide
Smooth puree or loose mash with no firm pieces. It should spread easily on a spoon and not feel sticky or chunky.
Serving tip
Start with a small serving once a day and let breast milk or formula remain the main source of nutrition.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container and use quickly. Freeze only if the texture still reheats smoothly.
Safety note
Introduce new foods in baby-safe textures. For peanut or tree nut exposure, thin smooth nut butter into cereal or yogurt rather than offering it straight from the spoon.
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