Feeding infants begins with zucchini. This product contains many beneficial substances for children, including vitamin C, carotene, potassium and copper. Zucchini also has general strengthening properties and is able to improve bowel function. That is why it is so important for the baby.
This vegetable can be introduced into the diet as early as seven months. At the same time, it is possible to prepare mashed potatoes from zucchini for babies in their pure form, or with the addition of other vegetables and fruits, to give special taste. Read more about breastfeeding babies?
This product is being prepared either in the form of mashed potatoes or in the form of juice. The second option is useful in that it increases the appetite of the child and has light diuretic properties. Nevertheless, it is recommended to introduce mashed potatoes into the first lure, as it is easily absorbed by the body. It is important to remember that even canned zucchini has many useful properties, therefore, you can feed your baby with this product even out of season.
Puree from zucchini for babies gently affects the digestive system. This is due to the fact that the product contains less fiber. In addition to the above vitamin C, potassium, copper, carotene, zucchini contains magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium and vitamins B1, as well as B2. The product is 95 percent water and has a low calorie value (100 grams of zucchini accounts for only 20 kcal).
Many mothers prefer to buy jars of baby food containing this product in the store. They contain all the necessary useful substances. But you can make mashed potatoes from zucchini for babies on their own. And to do this is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
Cooking methods
There are several options for preparing such a dish for babies. Zucchini puree for a child up to a year is prepared with water. To give the dish additional taste, you can add breast milk or a milk mixture. Salt is not recommended.
Such a dish is prepared as follows. The pulp of the zucchini is cut into small cubes and boiled for ten minutes. Then, grind the vegetables in a blender. After that, the resulting mass is boiled on the stove for two minutes. Before feeding, it must be cooled.
The second option for making mashed potatoes is with the addition of an apple. This dish will appeal to all children. Before adding this fruit, it is necessary to completely remove the seed box so that the seeds or coarse film do not get into the dish. The ingredients must be boiled separately, since they have different cooking times. Apple softens faster than zucchini. After the products are ready, they can be frayed with a blender or on a sieve.
The third recipe for mashed zucchini for a child is with a pumpkin. She gives the dish a peculiar taste. The method of its preparation is quite simple: pumpkin and zucchini are cut into small cubes and boiled until soft. After this, grind the vegetables on a blender or strainer.
If mashed potatoes from zucchini for babies are thick, you can add breast milk. Thus, you can slightly change the taste of the dish. All dishes are prepared only with fresh products. It is not recommended to use salt or sugar in dishes, as well as oil in large quantities.
However, if there is a need to prepare mashed potatoes from zucchini at any time of the year, you can independently prepare vegetables. To do this, the zucchini is cleaned and cut into small pieces. The resulting slices are laid out in plastic bags and frozen. Before cooking, zucchini are previously thawed.
