Homemade Baby Food Recipes – From Purees to Soft Solids
- siddhi jain
- Nov 13
- 3 min read
Making baby food at home is easier than you might think! You don’t need to be a chef—just fresh fruits, veggies, and a few minutes in the kitchen. Homemade food helps your baby eat healthy and get used to real flavors.
Here are some simple and healthy recipes, starting with purees and moving up to soft solids for older babies.
🥕 Stage 1: Simple Purees (6 months and up)
🥑 Stage 2: Combo Purees (7–8 months and up)
🍚 Stage 3: Soft Solids (9–12 months and up)
Conclusion
🥕 Stage 1: Simple Purees (6 months and up)
1. Carrot Puree
Why: Sweet, smooth, and full of vitamin A.
How: Steam chopped carrots for 10–15 minutes and blend with a bit of water or milk until smooth.
2. Banana Mash
Why: Naturally sweet and full of potassium.
How: Mash a ripe banana with a fork. Add a spoon of breast milk or formula if needed.
3. Sweet Potato Puree
Why: Gentle on the tummy and full of nutrients.
How: Bake or steam sweet potato until soft. Mash or blend with a little water.
🥑 Stage 2: Combo Purees (7–8 months and up)
4. Apple + Oatmeal
Why: Adds fiber and keeps baby full.
How:
Cook 2 tablespoons of oats with water until soft.
Add mashed or pureed cooked apple.
Stir well for a creamy texture.
5. Avocado + Banana
Why: Creamy, full of good fats and energy.
How: Mash ½ avocado and ½ banana together. Serve fresh!
6. Pumpkin + Carrot
Why: Naturally sweet and easy to digest.
How: Steam pumpkin and carrot until soft, then mash or blend together.
🍚 Stage 3: Soft Solids (9–12 months and up)
As your baby learns to chew, move from smooth purees to small, soft pieces of food. The goal is to help them explore texture safely.
7. Soft Vegetable Mix
You’ll need: Carrots, peas, and potatoes
How:
Steam all veggies until soft.
Chop or mash lightly with a fork.
Let your baby pick up small pieces with their fingers!
8. Mini Rice and Lentil Khichdi
You’ll need: 1 tablespoon rice + 1 tablespoon lentils
How:
Cook both together with water until very soft.
Mash with a spoon and add a drop of ghee (optional).
9. Scrambled Egg Yolk
You’ll need: 1 egg yolk
How:
Scramble the yolk in a little butter or oil until soft (no raw parts).
Cut into tiny pieces before serving.
10. Soft Fruit Cubes
Best options: Mango, pear, papaya, or very ripe peach
How:
Peel and cut into small, soft pieces.
Serve as finger food.
🧊 Storage Tips
Keep purees in small, sealed containers.
In the fridge: up to 3 days.
In the freezer: up to 1 month.
Always reheat and cool food before feeding your baby.
❤ Final Thoughts
Homemade baby food is simple, healthy, and full of love. Start with single foods, then mix and match as your baby grows. Soft solids help your little one learn to chew and enjoy different textures—an important step before joining family meals!
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