Bitterroot Restoration

• For babies age(4)6 months+: Peel, core and dice the apple into small pieces.

• For babies age 6 months+: Peel, core and dice the apple into small pieces and add to the lemon juice and water and cook over medium heat in a small saucepan for 20 minutes or untilsoft. Mash to desired consistency, You can also add omit egg.

BANANA

• Bananas may be introduced to your baby as early as 4 months old.
• Mashed Bananas (4)6 months +
  Mash 1 Ripe Banana with Water.
• Fried Bananas  8 months +
  Gently heat 2 tbsp of butter in a small frying pan. Add Slice bananas to the pan and  fry.

• Cantaloupe and Melons may be introduced to baby from 8 months of age. If your baby has a rash that may be traced to melon due to the melon's "acidity".
• Remove the rind from 1 half of the melon and then dice.

• Cherries are very delicate. Babies may begin to eat Cherries from about 8 months of age.

• All citric acids (like those in lemon, tomato, grapefruit, oranges) are acidic and more than likely to give babies younger than 12 months old.

• May be the right time to add grapes to baby's diet is 10 months old.
• Grapes contain flavonoids that may be responsible for heart health and protecting against "bad" cholesterol.

• For babies age 8-10 months+: Peel, Deseed and Mash 1 Ripe Mango until smooth. Add 1 cup milk or water until the proper consistency for your baby is achieved.
• Mangos may be allergenic as many tropical fruits often tend to be.

• Papaya is most often introduced to babies between 7-8 months of age.
• Papayas are a very nutritious fruit. Cut the papaya for your baby into small dices and serve.

• Strawberries are a potential high allergen food and as such, they really should be avoided until 12 months of age.
• Slice 2 cups fresh strawberries in half and mash as needed for your baby.

• Asparagus is best given to an infant between 8-10 months old.
• Asparagus is not a good choice for one of Baby's first vegetables as it may cause gas and may be a bit hard for a young infant to digest.

• Green Beans are typically recommended for introduction into a baby's diet between 6-8 months old.

• White Potato has a high amount of starchy carbohydrates.
• It would best to keep white potatoes out of baby's diet until between 8-10 months of age.

• Carrots may be introduced between 6 and 8 months of age.
• Carrots are often one of baby's first food. They are easy to digest and are packed full of nutrients.

• Vegetable Custard
• Vegetable Salad
• Vegetable Curry

• Veggie Frittata Supreme
• Vegetable Puree
• Vegetable Soup

• Oats may be cooked in boiling water.

• Homemade Brown Rice cereal is able to be introduced to baby from 6 months of age.
• Brown Rice may be cooked in boiling water.
• Fruits, vegetables, yogurt and meats are all good foods to add and mix with brown rice homemade baby cereals.

• It is able to be introduced to baby from 6-8 months of age.
• Millet is rich in B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and is even considered a good protein source. Millet is very versatile and may be used as a cereal, as a pilaf or in any dish that uses rice.
  

• Always you consult with your pediatrician about introducing solid foods to your baby.
• Don't give beets, spinach, collards or turnip greens to babies under one year of age.
• Don't feed nuts, raisins, popcorn, raw vegetables, unpeeled fruits, or peanut butter to children under the age of 2.
• Don't force feed your child.
• To begin solids foods, start with one or two spoonfuls and let your baby guide you.
• To begin supplementing your baby's liquid diet.