Weaning

Weaning

Introducing a healthy, varied weaning diet will improve your little one’s eating habits for life. Have a read of the articles in this section to find out how to begin weaning, which foods you should include and avoid and try out some tasty weaning recipes.

Baby – Herb crusted cod fillets with butternut squash

Cod is a delicious meaty fish and a fantastic source of protein for your baby or toddler. Your fishmonger will pin bone your fillets for you to remove any small bones.

Serves 3

To Serve: Purée, mash or flake the cod fillet to the consistency required (depending on weaning stage). Alter the butternut squash and cherry tomatoes to the consistency required — leave soft and whole for older babies as they can pick them up with their hands.

Baby- Scrambled eggs with cheese and tomato

This is a fantastic recipe for breakfast, lunch or even supper and is so quick to prepare and cook. Avoid overcooking the eggs by stirring constantly with a balloon whisk and remember to keep pulling the mixture away from the sides

Serves 2-3

To Serve: Alter the consistency, depending on the stage of weaning, your baby is at. For older babies who are able for soft finger foods, serve the scrambled egg topped with a cherry tomato and with 1-2 thin toasted strips on the side.

Feeding Guide

Once you start introducing food, the amount of milk your baby will drink will reduce gradually. The following table shows how much a baby usually drinks. Your baby may need more or less than shown in this table, which is provided as a guide. Never leave your baby alone during feeding.

Baby – Fish Cakes

These tasty little fish cakes were a firm favorite in my house when I was at the weaning stage.

Serves 8-10.

Tip! These fish cakes are a great way to introduce omega-3 and vitamin D-rich salmon into your baby’s diet!

Baby – Tasty Mince with Swede & Tomato Puree

“I didn’t realise how challenging being a parent was until I became one myself, but this recipe never failed me”

Paula Mee, Lead Dietician, Medfit Proactive, Dublin

Serves 5

Tip! You can’t get any better than good Irish beef! Make sure to ask your local butcher for a nice lean cut of beef which they will happily mince for you.