Make Pear Baby Food

Pears are an excellent 1st food starter because it helps with reflux and baby constipation.

Ingredients

 * 1 or 2 medium pears
 * a drop or two of lemon juice

Steps

 * 1) Peel the skin off of the pear. The peel is recommended to take off for small infants, but because the skin is easily digestible, this is optional to do.
 * 2) Cut the pear into quarters and de-seed the pears.
 * 3) Place pieces in a blender or food processor to puree with a few drops of lemon juice.
 * 4)  Serve immediately or store in freezer.

Tips

 * Adding lemon juice makes the browning process slow down, just like with bananas.
 * Because pears brown fast, you'll need to work fast.
 * You can cook the pears by any method, like steaming, to get a more tender and soft texture. Cooking fruits are recommended for younger babies who start on foods early.
 * Use puree pears in a day of making or store it in the freezer up to a month. Thaw it out in the refrigerator overnight.
 * Some recipes call for sugar. Ask your baby's pediatrician for more information and standards about the baby's diet.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Introduce Cereal to a Baby
 * How to Make Healthy Baby Food
 * How to Use Leftover Baby Food
 * How to Feed a Baby or Infant Solid Food

Sources and Citations

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