Mashed potatoes for Baby – Quick and healthy weight-gaining potato puree , potato mash for babies
Potatoes get a lot of bad name but they are a good source of many nutrients and are also mild in taste, thus making them an excellent choice for first food for babies. Because of their neutral taste, potatoes are a favourite with most kids and that include babies. They are full of nutrients too and are good for weight-gain in babies. Potatoes are non-allergenic, so they are safe for babies. Babies also love this potato mash or potato puree because of its mild taste and buttery texture.
When can we introduce Potato mash for Babies?
Potatoes are a mild vegetable which does not cause any allergies, so they can be introduced to babies as early as 6 months after you have given basic purees, dal water and rice water etc.
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Benefits of giving potato mash to babies and kids
- Helps in healthy weight gain as it is rich in carbohydrates.
- Potatoes are not allergenic, so can be safely given to most babies
Potato mash , Potato puree for 6-12 months baby
Potato mash can be made very easily for babies. You can give it as any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 large potato
1 tsp homemade butter/ ghee
Breastmilk/ Formula milk
Recipe
Wash and peel the potato and cut it into quarters.
Boil or steam the potato till it very well cooked.
Drain the water and let the potatoes cool down a little.
Now take them in a large bowl and mash using a fork till smooth.
Add butter or ghee to introduce little fat and mix well.
Add breast milk or formula milk to get the desired consistency.
You can give this mash or puree to baby anytime of the day but when you give it at first, it is best given during the morning hours.
Potato can easily be mixed with other vegetables to make more complex purees and mashes.
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Potato mash , Potato puree for 1 year+ KIds
For babies above 12 months, you can make this potato mash by adding cow’s milk, salt and spices. You can serve this as a side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
1 large potato
1 tsp butter
1 tbsp cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Cumin powder to taste
Recipe
Wash and peel the potato and cut it into quarters.
Boil or steam the potato till it well cooked.
Drain the water and let the potatoes cool down a little.
Now take them in a large bowl and mash using a fork or potato masher.
Add butter and cream into warm potatoes and mix.
Add salt, pepper and cumin powder and mix well till smooth and fluffy.
Points to remember while making potato mash or Potato puree for babies, kids
- You can give this potato mash to baby or kids at any time of the day. However, it is best to give it during the morning hours when you are introducing it for the first time.
- Do not use a blender or mixer to make the puree, as potato turns gummy when you use a blender. Always make the potato mash or puree using a fork.
- You can boil or pressure cook the potatoes. At the same time, steaming or baking them in the oven also works for older children. Make sure that the potatoes are well-cooked.
- For older children, you can add flavours like different herbs and spices to the potato mash.
