Steamed Carrots for Baby (Soft Carrot Sticks)
Carrot sticks steamed until soft all the way through. Raw carrot is a choking hazard; these squash easily. Sticks are for 7–8 months and up; at 6 months, blend the steamed carrot smooth.
Ingredients
Makes 6 sticks
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Method
- 1
Cut the carrot into sticks about the length and width of an adult finger.
- 2
Steam for 12–15 minutes until fully soft.
- 3
Check: the stick should squash between your thumb and finger.
- 4
Toss with oil and cool.
Serve it by age
6 months
Blend the steamed carrot with breast milk or formula until smooth and offer it on a spoon.
7–8 months
Offer whole soft sticks.
9–12 months
Cut into small rounds and then quarter them.
12 months+
Roast with a little cumin.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens with olive oil. Butter contains milk; use it only after milk has been introduced.
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- swap_horizParsnip works the same way.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 3 days.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
