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Preparing meat puree for a baby at home is a serious and responsible matter. Our advice, step-by-step instructions and recipes for baby meat puree are to help young mothers.

Babies will not try baby meat puree until they are 7–8 months old. At this age, the child grows and develops intensively, and his body depletes the iron reserves that he accumulated while he was in his mother’s tummy and during breastfeeding. It is during this period that it is recommended to introduce baby meat puree into his diet. Meat is the main source of complete animal protein, which is necessary for a growing person to protect against infections, normal development and formation of teeth and bones. Properly prepared meat puree for the first feeding contains easily digestible iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins. It also contains extractive substances that stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and the functioning of the digestive system.

Start feeding with meat puree with a portion of 3–5 g (this is 1/2 teaspoon), so that, gradually increasing its size, you will reach 60–80 g by 1 year.

Of course, if you wish, you can buy meat puree for the first complementary feeding in a store, ready-made. Is it worth the hassle with homemade cooking? It's up to you to decide. There is no clear answer to the question of which meat purees are best for your baby. But we think you'll agree that a homemade recipe guarantees confidence in every ingredient. And preparing meat puree at home is not difficult.

Meat puree for first feeding: recipe and step-by-step instructions

You will need:

glass or ceramic cup with a capacity of 200-500 ml
glass or enamel saucepan with a capacity of 0.5-1 l
plastic or metal spoon
meat cutting knife
plastic board (it is more hygienic, wooden board is much more difficult to clean, which is why germs accumulate on it)
blender
actually a piece of meat

1. Choose meat

For the first complementary foods, it is recommended to choose hypoallergenic rabbit or turkey meat, which is easily digestible and contains little fat. Lamb and lean veal and beef are also not prohibited. Pork for a baby will be too fatty and can cause a malfunction of the digestive system; chicken quite often causes allergic reactions.

It is recommended to buy meat for baby meat puree from a trusted store. Since any meat must undergo veterinary control, the seller must have a certificate confirming this procedure. Give preference to whole pieces of meat (not in cubes), fresh and juicy in appearance, not weathered. The cut of a piece of meat should be smooth and pink. A dark red or whitish cut indicates that the meat was either stored incorrectly or is no longer fresh.

2. Preliminary preparation of meat

Before preparing meat puree for the first feeding, it is necessary to rinse the meat thoroughly under running cold or warm water. Remove fat, veins, skin, films from it and free it from bones.

After this, cut a piece about 10 cm in size from a whole piece of meat. Meat puree, like other dishes for babies, cannot be stored. For this reason, you will need a very small piece of meat at a time. The remaining meat can be cut into larger pieces and placed in the freezer. Just keep in mind that any food for babies can only be defrosted once. A thawed product cannot be re-frozen: temperature changes create a favorable environment for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. So every time, intending to prepare meat puree for complementary feeding, we take 1 piece of meat out of the freezer. For the first time, this amount will be more than enough.

3. Rules for cooking meat for baby puree

Place the meat in a pan of cold water (remember, it should be filtered or bottled) and wait until it boils. After 5 minutes, drain the water (this is necessary to get rid of fat and extractive substances that complicate digestion) and pour new water over the meat, it should cover it. Cook the meat until tender over low heat for about 2 hours (turkey, veal and lamb should be cooked for 1-1.5 hours until tender). If the water boils away, add it again. And remember that babies do not need to add salt or spices to the meat.

4. Prepare meat puree

When the meat is cooked, cut it into small pieces. Then grind the pieces in a blender.

To make the puree acquire a uniform consistency, similar to thick porridge, add a few spoons of the mixture or vegetable broth to it (babies should not use meat broth!).

The finished meat puree can be mixed with vegetable puree, which is already familiar to the baby. This will make it easier for the child to accept the new product. You can also pour a few drops of vegetable oil into the meat puree (7-month-old children are prescribed 5 ml).

The first portion of meat puree should be 0.5 teaspoon. Carefully monitor your child's reaction. If everything is in order, after a week you can increase the portion. By the age of one year, a child should already consume portions of 60-80 g of meat. It is best to feed baby pureed meat at lunch.

Every mother has her own recipe for making meat puree for babies. We will present some of them.

Preparing meat puree for babies at home from beef

You will need: 40 g beef, water, 1 teaspoon butter

Cut the washed meat, without bones, films and tendons, into small pieces. Simmer the pieces in a small amount of water until fully cooked, about 2 hours. Cool the finished meat and grind it through a meat grinder twice, and then grind it in a blender. This way you will achieve a uniform consistency. Add a little vegetable broth to the resulting puree and bring to a boil. Mix everything thoroughly and add butter.

You can also add a little breast milk to the meat puree. But in this case, you no longer need to boil the puree.

Turkey Meat Puree Recipe

You will need: 100 g turkey fillet, 0.5 cups of water.

Meat can be cooked on the grill of a multicooker, steamed, or boiled in a pan of water on the stove. Cook in a multicooker, setting the “steam” mode for 40 minutes. Cut the boiled meat into pieces, which we grind with a blender until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Dilute with water. Since the turkey puree is a little dry, you can add a few drops of vegetable oil to it. Ready-made meat puree cannot be stored in the refrigerator for longer than a day.

It's time for complementary feeding
When the time comes to introduce complementary foods, the mother asks herself the question: cook herself or buy ready-made baby food? Homemade purees seem tastier, healthier and safer. And for many mothers, cooking for an hour is also an expression of boundless love for the baby. But not everything is so simple.

Mashed potatoes from jars
After the baby has successfully mastered the assortment of “jars” with different meat purees, he will have an even more appetizing acquaintance. Today our story is about nutrition, which, in addition to meat, also includes vegetables and cereals. Meat puree with the addition of vegetables and cereals is essentially a ready-made dish that just needs to be reheated.

Review of baby cereals: tasteful and healthy for your baby
Baby porridge is one of those products that are usually introduced without any problems for both mother and baby. With rare exceptions, children love porridge and eat it with pleasure. But even here there are some nuances. What do mothers need to know about baby porridge as a product? We talked about this with our expert in the field of baby nutrition.

Starting from 4 - 6 months of age (depending on whether the child is on breastfeeding or IV), the child needs additional nutrition, in other words, complementary feeding. Quite often, young and not yet experienced mothers in matters of complementary feeding are lost. This is especially true for the question of when you can start giving your baby not only vegetable, fruit purees and juices, but also when you can start feeding your baby meat. Meat puree for the first complementary feeding must be chosen carefully, or prepared yourself, following certain rules. Meat is the main supplier of protein, calcium, and phosphorus for the rapidly growing baby’s body, so the choice of meat (or ready-made baby food made from meat) must be approached with full responsibility.

As for the optimal period for introducing meat complementary foods into a child’s diet, the opinions of experts are divided: some believe that meat can be given starting from 4-6 months; others are convinced that a more favorable period for input is 8-9 months.

According to the Russian national program aimed at optimizing the nutrition of children in the first year of life, meat puree should be administered from 6-8 months of age of the child. It is at this age that the baby’s body needs protein and a number of other microelements contained in meat (potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus). The timely introduction of meat products into the children's menu contributes not only to enriching the child's body with necessary elements, but also to its harmonious development.

However, the introduction of meat into a child’s diet depends on several other factors:

individual characteristics of the baby’s development;
physical development of the baby, indicators of his height and weight;
type of feeding (breastfeeding or artificial feeding).

Thus, children who are bottle-fed need earlier introduction of complementary foods, be it juices, fruit, vegetable or meat purees. Breastfed babies receive essential macronutrients through breast milk. Therefore, the introduction of complementary foods for them can be postponed for a couple of months.

Meat puree for babies is introduced after vegetable / fruit purees, after juices and cereals.

Before offering meat complementary foods to your baby, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with some rules for first complementary feeding:

Meat (like any other complementary food) should be given only to a healthy child.
It is advisable to refrain from introducing complementary foods in the following cases:
- if the child has been vaccinated or is expected to be vaccinated soon;
- during the summer heat;
- if the baby is unwell or capricious.
A new product should be introduced no earlier than 2 weeks after introducing the previous product into the child’s diet.
The volume of the first complementary food should be 5-10 g (1-2 teaspoons). It is better if the meat puree is added to the vegetable puree the child is already accustomed to. You can also “soften” the meat puree with breast milk or formula.
It is necessary to gradually increase the daily dose of complementary foods so that by 9-12 months the child consumes 60-70 g.
When using canned products, you need to pay special attention to the composition, make sure there are no concentrates, GMOs and other substances harmful to the baby.
For the first feeding, you should choose a single-component product (rabbit, turkey or chicken are best).

Read in detail about the rules of introduction first complementary feeding (where to start, at how many months).

Baby meat purees should be given warm before breastfeeding or formula feeding. Complementary foods should be offered from a spoon. The child should be in a sitting position.

Meat complementary foods, just like any other, are offered at lunchtime in order to observe the baby’s reaction to the new product during the remaining half of the day.

Meat puree is given to the child once a day.

Complementary meat products

Despite the convenience of using canned baby food, preparing meat puree at home is considered more reliable and safe.

To prepare complementary meat, it is recommended to use lean meats (chicken, turkey, rabbit).
Small pieces of meat are freed from veins, bones, fat and boiled for 1-1.5 hours. For cooking, you can use a slow cooker or a double boiler.
After the meat is ready, it is thoroughly chopped using a blender or meat grinder (it is recommended to scroll 2-3 times).
Then the resulting mass is passed through a fine strainer.
To obtain puree, breast milk, formula, porridge or vegetable puree are added to the ground meat.

Important:

When cooking meat (as well as directly into meat puree), you do not need to add salt and spices.
For each complementary food, only freshly prepared meat should be used.

5 mistakes in introducing complementary foods

Store-bought canned meat purees have the following advantages over purees that you cook yourself:

high quality baby food;
guaranteed composition;
chemical safety (no flavors, dyes, preservatives, antibiotics);
microbiological safety of canned food;
correspondence of consistency to the age needs of the child;
careful quality control.

The selection of ready-made baby food products is quite large. The following manufacturers are especially popular:

"Subject". Children's meat purees from this manufacturer are distinguished by a large selection, high quality, and affordable prices. The products are designed for feeding children from 6 months.
"Agusha". Baby food products contain only natural ingredients. This brand has been repeatedly noted by international communities as the best in the production of children's food products.
"Granny's Basket". The manufacturer surprises with the variety of baby purees offered - both single-component and multi-component (including meat and various vegetables).
"FrutoNyanya". A well-known domestic manufacturer of baby food, popular due to its wide range and reasonable pricing policy.
Heinz. The products of this manufacturer include meat, meat and vegetable, fish and vegetable purees. Baby food is developed in accordance with all standards and requirements of GOST.

Parents should take into account that not all children tolerate complementary foods equally, especially vegetable and meat ones. Moreover, each little one has his own preferences: some will like veal puree, others will like tender turkey, and others will like rabbit. Mothers should fully focus on the taste preferences of their child.

When introducing meat complementary foods, you need to pay attention to the baby’s reaction and the functioning of his digestive system. If some problems occur as a result of consuming purees (constipation, abdominal pain, regurgitation, vomiting), then you should consult your pediatrician. Perhaps the issue is an unsuitable meat product or an excess amount of complementary foods.

Read on the topic of first feeding:

Introducing vegetable purees (rules + 3 recipes).

We introduce the first porridges into the diet.

5 questions from moms about store-bought baby purees.

Add soup with meat broth.

We can’t help but tell you about some problems when a child refuses to eat complementary foods (how to deal with it)

Video: introducing meat purees

Features of introducing meat puree into a baby’s diet: which meat is hypoallergenic? How much meat puree should be included in the diet?

Why should you include meat products in the diet of babies up to one year old? Mother's milk gives the baby all the nutrients necessary for the development of the child's body, which are enough to meet the needs of the first months of life. Time passes, the baby grows and requires more and more vitamins and micro-macroelements, and other various nutrients. Breast milk is no longer able to meet these needs. Meat comes to the rescue and is introduced as complementary food.

Meat is a valuable source of protein and vitamins, so it is almost irreplaceable in a baby’s diet.

A responsible parent must research the product itself before introducing a new food. Thanks to the consumption of meat puree, the baby saturates its body with amino acids, iron, which is perfectly absorbed, as well as calcium and a number of vitamins. What role do they play? Let's list:

Amino acids. They are an integral part of protein synthesis, that is, they are necessary for the successful growth and development of cells and proper metabolism. The number of synthesized amino acids in the body is 20. If there is a shortage of at least one of them, protein deficiency occurs.
Iron, easy to absorb. As much as 65% of the iron contained in the product is the main composition of hemoproteins. Thanks to this, it is easily absorbed in the body and saturates cells with oxygen at the highest possible speed.
Calcium. Essential for the development of the skeletal and muscular systems, it also helps strengthen the nerves.
Vitamin A. Helps break down fats, promotes the formation of new cells and is involved in bone formation.
Vitamin B12. Its main task is the formation of blood. Promotes the formation of red blood cells and nerve endings.
Vitamin D. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and is also responsible for the formation of bone tissue and prevents rickets.

There are other nutritional elements present in different types of meat. For example, chicken contains a lot of magnesium, sodium, vitamins B, E1, C. Beef is rich in phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, which is responsible for the absorption of iron, and vitamin PP, required for the formation of enzymes.

Another positive thing about meat is that its structure is elastic, and therefore is excellent for developing chewing skills in a child.

According to the recommendations of pediatricians, children receive their first meat complementary foods after six months. It is important to consider that this animal product cannot be introduced before other products. Before feeding meat, the baby should already be familiar with vegetables, fruits and cereals. According to experts, at least 2 months should pass from the start of the first complementary feeding to the introduction of baby meat puree. So, we answer at what age can this type of complementary feeding be introduced:

A breastfed child receives vegetable or grain complementary foods at 6 months, and meat at 8 months;
A baby on an artificial type of nutrition receives vegetable complementary foods already at 4 months, then meat is allowed to be introduced closer to six months.

The exception is when the child has anemia, then the 2-month interval rule may not be observed so strictly. Although even in this situation, it is not recommended to introduce meat and combined purees before 6 months of age.

Why can’t you give baby meat puree before the age of six months? Let's list the reasons:

The digestive system is not yet fully formed and is not able to digest heavy foods. There are no necessary enzymes required to digest this food. Excessive amounts of animal protein contribute to the appearance of rotting processes in the intestines of babies.
An allergic reaction to a foreign protein may occur if the baby is under 6 months of age.
Animal protein in large doses puts a lot of strain on the kidneys of an infant.

A baby’s body simply cannot cope with meat before six months, so it is better to introduce it in a timely manner.

How to introduce meat puree for the first feeding? You already know, because this is a continuation of your baby’s testing of “adult” food: everything new is introduced gradually, starting with half a teaspoon. You can avoid possible digestive problems if you offer meat before lunch. Below we will tell you where to start and how to make the feeding process enjoyable and rewarding.

How much can you give per day?

How much meat can be given to a baby? The amount will depend on age. Below we offer a diagram for calculating the consumption of meat products per day for children:

There are experiments ahead that will allow you to treat your baby to a wide variety of dishes. For example, kids enjoy eating meatballs, meatballs and steamed cutlets. Your little one will try such dishes by the age of one and a half years. How about fried and baked chops and seasoned steaks? Their use is strictly prohibited. We list the most favorable varieties suitable for introducing the first complementary foods: beef, rabbit and turkey. They are low fat, light and hypoallergenic.

Older children enjoy eating steamed meatballs and other dishes

As your baby grows, subject to the successful introduction of meat complementary foods, the doctor will advise introducing the baby to other types of products. The table below will tell you about the calorie content of each type of meat and their important components: fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Thanks to this data, you can choose which meat to start complementary feeding with.

Nutritional value of different types of meat:

Frequency and volume of meat consumption per week

Dr. Komarovsky is convinced that meat complementary foods should be given no more than 1-2 days a week. When the baby is already 10 months old, the weekly frequency can be increased to 5-7 times:

at the age of up to 9 months, you can prepare meat or combined puree for your child 1-2 days a week;
at 9-10 months the baby can already eat finely chopped meat in the amount of several spoons 2-3 times (this is also the weekly norm);
closer to 10-11 months, you can start feeding the baby coarsely chopped product;
By the age of one year, steamed meatballs and cutlets will be a good option for meals, which can be given 5-6 days a week and even every day.

Meat puree for children should be prepared only from high-quality fresh product. You need to do it like this:

purchased meat should be thoroughly washed, all films removed and excess fat cut off;
put the meat in a pan, pour cold water and, without adding spices and salt, cook until done;
for tough varieties such as beef or pork, it will take about 2 hours of cooking time, but more tender rabbit, turkey or chicken will be ready in a shorter period, as well as quail meat;
as soon as the product is ready, it should be ground (this can be done using a blender), or passed through a meat grinder twice, after which it should be ground through a sieve;
mix minced meat with vegetable puree and add a couple of drops of vegetable or olive oil;
Give the little one some meat puree that has cooled to a warm temperature.

It is advisable to prepare a portion for one time, because a fresh product is always healthier for the child. The amount remaining from the portion can be stored in the refrigerator, but not more than one day.

The best option for babies is puree made from meat raised in your own yard (poultry or animal). In the absence of a home-made option, many parents, to the detriment of their wallets, prefer baby food in jars.

Let's look at several popular baby food manufacturers that offer a wide range of delicious purees for babies, including meat options. You can find both pure meat puree and a combination with vegetables or grains. According to mothers, the following manufacturers inspire trust:

Parents' reviews:

overall rating of parents - 4 minus;
excessively thick consistency and large amounts of starch;
The tin can format is inconvenient to open (there is a danger of cutting yourself).

Start feeding with meat puree with a portion of 3–5 g (this is 1/2 teaspoon), so that, gradually increasing its size, you will reach 60–80 g by 1 year.

Meat puree for first feeding: recipe and step-by-step instructions

You will need:

glass or ceramic cup with a capacity of 200-500 ml
glass or enamel saucepan with a capacity of 0.5-1 l
plastic or metal spoon
meat cutting knife
plastic board (it is more hygienic, wooden board is much more difficult to clean, which is why germs accumulate on it)
blender
actually a piece of meat

1. Choose meat

2. Preliminary preparation of meat

Before preparing meat puree for the first feeding, it is necessary to rinse the meat thoroughly under running cold or warm water. Remove fat, veins, skin, films from it and free it from bones.

3. Rules for cooking meat for baby puree

4. Prepare meat puree

When the meat is cooked, cut it into small pieces. Then grind the pieces in a blender.

To make the puree acquire a uniform consistency, similar to thick porridge, add a few spoons of the mixture or vegetable broth to it (babies should not use meat broth!).

Every mother has her own recipe for making meat puree for babies. We will present some of them.

Preparing meat puree for babies at home from beef

You will need: 40 g beef, water, 1 teaspoon butter

You can also add a little breast milk to the meat puree. But in this case, you no longer need to boil the puree.

Turkey Meat Puree Recipe

You will need: 100 g turkey fillet, 0.5 cups of water.

Meat puree - general principles of preparation

Can pureed meat be considered exclusively a children's food product? In fact, such a dish does not take long to prepare, has a delicate structure and taste, and will delight food lovers of any age. For babies, starting from the second half of life, meat puree is simply necessary to avoid anemia. Meat contains proteins and essential amino acids, so be sure to use it as complementary food.

Baby food manufacturers offer young parents many types of purees, a jar of which costs a lot, while any housewife can prepare such a dish. In addition, you cannot be sure what exactly is contained in a jar of baby puree, while a dish prepared yourself will meet all quality standards - you are in complete control of the process.

Meat puree - preparing food and utensils

What types of meat are best used to make meat puree? If you are preparing it for a baby, then give preference to low-fat varieties such as beef, rabbit, chicken fillet. You can use beef tongue. If you want to pamper your family with such an unusual dish, you can use any type of meat.

The very first and most important rule when preparing meat puree for a baby is that it must be made from fresh meat. Do not buy fresh frozen product or if you have any doubts due to smell or color, you only need fresh meat!

Meat puree can be prepared either in its pure form or with the addition of vegetables. Most often potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots are added to meat puree. Vegetables need to be boiled until soft in a separate pan.

Cool the cooked meat and use a blender to puree it, adding a little salt and butter.

Dilute the finished meat puree with milk if you are preparing it for a child, or with cream if the treat is intended for adults.

Meat puree recipes

Recipe 1: Meat puree

Let's prepare meat puree for the baby. Keep in mind that such a dish will be very filling for a child. Do not prepare a lot of puree; it is best to prepare it for a single feeding. If you get more, then store the dish in the refrigerator in a closed container for no more than a day. You don't need to add salt and oil. You can feed your baby meat puree starting from eight months.

Boil the beef on the fire until tender. When the meat is ready, cool it a little, remove the films and veins.
Cut the warm beef into pieces and puree in a blender.
Add a little milk to the puree to make it rarer, a little salt and butter.

Recipe 2: Rabbit meat puree with carrots

A delicious puree that can be given to both children and adapted for adults. Rabbit meat is not only very tender, but also not fatty and low in calories.

Rabbit meat 100 grams
1 carrot
Butter
Milk 4 tablespoons

Let the rabbit meat boil - it will be ready in about 35-30 minutes.
In a separate pan, boil the peeled and washed carrots for at least 15 minutes.
Let the cooked products cool slightly, cut them into pieces.
Use a blender to puree the meat and carrots, gradually adding milk until the puree becomes thinner. Salt and add a little butter.

Recipe 3: Meat puree with broccoli

A very tender dish that is nutritious, but not high in calories or fat.

Broccoli 100 grams
Beef 100 grams
Milk 4 tablespoons
Butter

Wash the broccoli well and separate it into large florets with your hands. Boil in a saucepan filled with water for 10 minutes. When the cabbage is ready, remove it and cool slightly.
Wash the beef and boil until cooked. Cool the finished meat, remove the veins and cut into pieces.
Grind the meat and cabbage in a blender bowl until pureed, gradually diluting the pulp with milk.
Put a piece of butter into the finished puree and add salt to it.

Recipe 4: Meat puree with cauliflower and cheese

This recipe can be called “adult” because it is not suitable for children. Serve the finished dish as a main dish; your family will definitely like it.

Pork 300 grams
Cauliflower 300 grams
Cream 100 grams (no more than 20% fat)
Seasonings
Garlic 2 cloves
Hard cheese
Butter

Wash the cauliflower and separate into florets. Boil it in a pan filled with water for 10 minutes. Remove the finished vegetable from the water and cool.
Wash the pork and cut into cubes.
Peel the garlic and cut each clove into 2-3 pieces.
Grease a hot frying pan with a piece of butter, add the garlic and fry it for 2-3 minutes. When you smell a nice aroma, remove the garlic and add the pork to the oil. Salt the meat and simmer for about 15 minutes with the lid closed.
Place the finished meat and cabbage in a blender bowl and grind until mushy. Add cream gradually, turning the ingredients into a puree.
Grate the hard cheese.
Season the resulting meat puree with cauliflower with butter and sprinkle cheese on top.

Recipe 5: Chicken and mushroom puree

If you like the combination of mushrooms and chicken, then you will definitely like this puree. You can use any variety of mushrooms for this dish.

Chicken fillet 400 grams
Cream with fat content up to 20% 100 ml
Onion 1 piece
Mushrooms 400 grams
Butter
Hard cheese 150 grams (salted any type)
Seasonings

Boil the chicken fillet in a saucepan filled with water. Boil the meat for about 15 minutes after the water boils. Remove the finished meat from the pan and let it cool.
Peel the onion and chop it finely.
Wash the mushrooms and chop them finely.
Grease a heated frying pan with a piece of butter, fry the onion until golden brown and add mushrooms to it. Simmer the vegetable mixture until the mushrooms have reduced in volume by half.
Place the chicken and a mixture of onions and mushrooms in a blender bowl and puree. Add cream and butter to the mixture.
Grate hard cheese.
Sprinkle the finished puree with grated cheese and serve.

You don’t have to boil the meat, but steam it - but this is only if you are preparing puree for adults, and not for kids.
If you are preparing meat puree with vegetables for yourself, then instead of milk, dilute it with cream or meat broth.
In addition to vegetables, you can also add cereals to meat puree. Oatmeal and buckwheat go best with all types of meat. Boil the cereal until tender, and then combine with the meat using a blender.

Products:

Veal - 100 gr.
Carrots - 1 pc.
Milk - 1/3 cup.
Salt - a pinch.
Butter - a small piece.

For children who have reached the age of complementary feeding (6 months), mothers begin to introduce new foods in order to nourish them with all the healthiest and best. To do this, they buy or cook it themselves, and the kids get to know more and more new tastes. Purees are made from vegetables, fruits, cereals, fish, chicken and meat. This recipe is dedicated to pureed meat with carrots. It can be prepared for infants from 8 months.

Recipe for baby meat puree with carrots:

1. Let's prepare all the products: One small carrot, almost half a glass of milk, a piece of butter, salt and of course meat. Meat for infants must be carefully selected on the market. It should be fresh and young. Veal is good for baby food.

2. Free the meat from films and veins, cut into cubes.

3. Boil carrots and meat in different pans. The meat is cooked for at least 1 hour. Carrots 20-30 min. If the carrots were boiled unpeeled, peel them.

4. Pass the meat and carrots through a fine-hole meat grinder twice. If you feel that the puree is not soft enough, grind it further with a blender. The puree twisted in a meat grinder turns out slightly grainy.

5. Transfer the mixture into a saucepan and add milk and lightly add salt. Stir and bring to a boil.

6. Remove from heat and season with butter.

Bon appetit!

On a note:

Control the thickness of the meat puree yourself. If your child does not eat thick purees well, add more milk, broth or boiled water.
For a small child, this is a fairly satisfying dish that can replace one breastfeeding. Perhaps it will be enough for the baby to eat just a couple of spoons. In this case, supplement the baby with mother's milk.
Try to cook for your child one time at a time. But if there is still puree left,

Nowadays, baby meat feeding is usually introduced at six to seven months, depending on the type of feeding (breastfeeding or bottle-feeding). When the baby already successfully eats different types of meat, the mother begins to desire the child’s diet, then the question arises: “What should I cook for the baby’s lunch?”

Homemade or industrial food: pros and cons

In our time, the controversy over baby food will not subside. Some mothers are only for home cooking for their baby, others are only for industrial food.

Of course, both cases have their pros and cons, but everyone chooses for themselves what is closer.

The main argument in favor of preparing complementary foods at home is that a mother, like no one else, will prepare food for her child with clean, loving hands, without adding products containing GMOs and other unpleasant ingredients.

Supporters of industrial nutrition draw attention to the fact that at home it is impossible to test products for the content of harmful elements, even if they are grown in your own country house.

At enterprises that produce baby food, standards for the selection of raw materials, as well as food processing and employee hygiene are strictly observed.

You can be sure that the food in the food jar is safe. And, needless to say, it is much easier to reheat ready-made food than to cut, for example, meat, cook, grind in a blender, etc. What it takes to achieve a homogeneous consistency.

Another argument in favor of industrial baby food is its long shelf life, which is achieved through sterilization rather than the use of preservatives.

In general, I personally adhere to a point of view that leans toward industrial nutrition, but I respect those who cook for their little ones themselves.

Cooking for your baby at home using canned baby meat

If your baby already enjoys eating different types of meat, as well as dairy products and eggs, then you can diversify his diet with turkey soufflé, which is very quick to prepare from baby meat puree.

white from 1 egg, 200 gr. baby canned turkey puree, 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp. low fat cheese, a little salt and herbs.

Preparation

Using a blender or whisk, beat the egg white into a foam, add finely chopped herbs and other ingredients. Mix all products well until smooth. Place this mixture in oven tins and bake for half an hour at 200 degrees.

Your baby will love this soufflé, as it is very tender and tasty!

Cooking meat for baby

If you prefer to cook yourself, you can make meat pudding.

To prepare this dish you will need

100 gr. boiled lean meat (you can have turkey, veal, etc.), 1/2 cup milk, 1 small piece of white bread, 1 egg, 1 tsp. butter, salt to taste.

Preparation

Soak white bread in milk. Pass the meat through a meat grinder or grind it in a blender, mix with bread. Add the rest of the milk, the egg yolk, mix everything until smooth, add salt.

Beat the egg white until thick foam forms, add to the meat and stir.

Place the resulting mass in greased molds and steam for about twenty minutes!