Chicago Baby - Fall 2008 - (Page 40) Four to six months Somewhere between four and six months your baby should be ready to start on solid foods. Even though we, as parents, are excited to see our baby’s eyes TIP: A light up when he eats coffee grinder is something he likes, a great investment it’s a good idea to to make for preparing start with basic dried old-fashioned oats. rice cereal. Rice cereal is gluten-free They beat the storeand is less likely bought version and are to be allergenic easily stored in a sealed than oatmeal or container, ready barley. After you’re for breakfast confident your baby anytime. is managing rice cereal, it’s probably safe to introduce a new cereal, such as oatmeal or barley. Love oatmeal in the morning? So will your baby. Try this flavorful breakfast blend to start off the day. Eight to 10 months By this time, your baby should be regularly eating fruits, vegetables and grains. Adding protein to your baby’s diet is an important part of fulfilling his increasing nutritional needs. Small amounts of protein, including meat, poultry and even cottage cheese should be added on a daily basis. Your baby can eat nearly the same thing as you, just a smoother, mellower version. GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DILL MASHED POTATOES 4 oz. (or about one adult serving) chicken breast, cooked and finely diced 1 c. mashed potato (prepare with water instead of milk or butter) ¼ c. breast milk or prepared formula ½ tsp. fresh or dried dill Add mashed potatoes to blender along with the TIP: Want to chicken add a little flavor to your breast baby’s dish? Don’t be afraid to add and dill. 1 c. boiled water spices or herbs, such as cinnamon, dill, Begin ½ c. ground old-fashioned oats oregano, mint or lemon zest to name a blend½ banana, chopped few. Steer clear of sugar and salt. While ing and ¼ tsp. cinnamon graduthese two ingredients may be added to ally add 4 to 8 oz. breast milk or prepared formula store-bought baby foods, they add in breast no nutritional value to what milk or Grind one half cup of old fashioned your baby is eating. formula oats (or substitute instant oats if grinder is until desired unavailable). Add oats to blender along with thickness is water, banana and cinnamon. Blend until achieved. Start with smooth and thick. Gradually add in breast a smoother blend for younger eaters and milk or formula until desired thickness is chunkier blend for older eaters. Serve with a achieved (semi-liquid cereals are best for very side of mashed peas or carrots and you’ve got new eaters). Serve immediately or freeze for a great meal. later. Makes between four and six servings. BANANA-CINNAMON OATMEAL • High Reach Learning Curriculum • Infant Sign Language & Yoga Movements • Enrichment Programs • Preschool Curriculum • Enclosed Playgrounds • Secured Entrance Poplar Creek Shopping Center COME SOAR WITH US! We offer BPA-Free baby bottles, sleek diaper bags, swaddling blankets and an array of gear for the whole family. Free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Need a Doula? Find a member of the NorthEastern Illinois Doula Association! www.bonbonbabeez.com chic baby gear for the modern family www.neidadoula.org NorthEastern Illinois Doula Association NEIDA 40 | Fall 2008 | ChicagoParent.com http://www.ChicagoParent.com
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