Learn how to cook carrots for babies when doing baby-led weaning (at 6 months and up) by steaming, baking, roasting or boiling. How cut into appropriate size pieces so the babies could easily hold into their hand and feed themselves, as well as ways to serve carrots for BLW.
Steaming is the best method for cooking and preparing carrots when starting baby led weaning.Steam the carrots for 5-7 minutes or so (for 1/4 inch thick pieces) this allows them to retain some of the structure and texture. This short cooking time also protects most of the carrots‘ vitamin C content, which can be lost during cooking.
Baking / Roasting Carrots For BLW
Place the carrot sticks (cut into fourths lengthwise) in a bowl, toss with a touch of olive oil (and salt – if baby is 12 months and older).
Spread in an even layer in a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 400F.
Raw Carrot For BLW
Some babies can start eating raw carrots at 14 months, it depends on the child’s eating/chewing skills. If you observe that your child is quite skillful with chewing and biting, then there shouldn’t be a problem.To serve, cut the carrot in half (if it’s too large) or quarter the carrot lengthwise to make sticks. You can also offer a smaller full sized carrot to gnaw on the larger end, they’re less likely to splinter apart like a carrot stick would. And always watch because some pieces can break off and become a choking hazard.
How To Cut / Serve Carrots For Baby Led Weaning
For 6-month-olds babies, offer the carrots (steamed and soft) sliced into thick strips or sticks so your baby can hold them in the fist and chew from the top down.
For a 9 month old baby you can start cutting the carrots up into tiny bite-sized pieces or shreds (again: steamed and sot) that he/she can easily pick up. That’s usually when the child has developed her pincer grasp.
At 12-18 months the carrots should still be cooked to a soft consistency and should either be served in thin slices, shreds, or diced into small pieces.
Notes
When cooked, carrots for babies should be soft enough for you to smash with your fingers, but still able to hold it’s shape. So that your baby could easily be able to gum or chew it even without teeth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1carrotCalories: 25kcal
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