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    Carrot Baby Food Recipes | When Can I give my Baby Carrot

    last updated: Jan 29, 2023 by Kalyani

    Carrot Baby Food Recipes

    Carrot is a widely used vegetable all over the world. It makes great first food for babies. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and packed with many other nutrients.

    Carrots are great for your baby's health and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Here are some ways to include carrots in your baby's menu with more information about the health benefits of carrots, how and when to introduce carrot to baby etc.

    When can I introduce Carrot to my baby?

    Carrot is a great first food for babies as carrots are less likely to cause allergies and easily digestible. You can introduce carrots to your baby after six months, Wash, peel the skin of carrot, steam cooks the carrots for baby food. Peeling the carrots is very important as babies can't digest the carrot skin. Always serve carrot in moderation for baby, as too much of beta-carotene may discolor the baby's skin.

    Start with plain carrot puree when you introduce carrot to your baby. Gradually you can combine with other fruits or vegetables like apple, beetroot, potato, sweet potato, lentils, rice, etc. After eight months you can include sliced, steam cooked soft carrot sticks as finger food to babies.

    Can I Give my Baby Carrot

    How to select and store Carrot for Baby Food

    • Choose carrots with fewer sprouts and little hairs.
    • Store the carrots in the refrigerator after buying them and consume them within a week.
    • Buying organic carrot is preferable for babies.

    Nutrients in Carrot

    Here is the nutrition information of one cooked carrot (46 g)

    Carrot Nutrition

    * Source - USDA

    Health Benefits of Carrot for Babies and Toddlers

    • Carrots are high in Vitamin C which enhances your baby's immune system.
    • Carotenoids in carrots can improve a baby's complexion by giving skin a healthy glow.
    • Carrots help to stimulate the gums and enhance saliva production, which prevents tooth decay in children.
    • The dietary fiber in the carrot can help maintain excellent digestive health for babies.
    • Carrot is rich in beta-carotene and Vitamin A which helps in improving the eyesight of babies and kids.
    • Carrots are highly beneficial for heart health.

    Carrot Recipes for Baby & Toddler

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Puree
    Carrot Puree (6 M+)
    Carrot Potato Puree
    Carrot Potato Puree (8 M+)

    Beetroot Recipe Collections - Beet Carrot Potato Puree
    Beet Carrot Potato Puree (8 M+)
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Porridge
    Carrot Porridge (8 M+)

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Soup
    Carrot Soup (8 M+)
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Tomato Soup
    Carrot Tomato Soup (8 M+)

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Apple Carrot Soup
    Apple Carrot Soup (8 M+)
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Sweet Potato Carrot Soup
    Sweet Potato Carrot Soup (8 M+)

    Beetroot Recipe Collections - Beetroot Carrot Soup
    Beetroot Carrot Soup (8 M+)
    Beetroot Recipe Collections - Vegetable dosa
    Vegetable dosa (8 M+)

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Orange Juice
    Carrot Orange Juice (10 M+)
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Kheer
    Carrot Kheer (1 Y+)

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Milk
    Carrot Milk (1 Y+)
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Halwa
    Carrot Halwa (1 Y+)

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Rice
    Carrot Rice (1 Y+)
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Raita
    Carrot Raita (1 Y+)

    Carrot Recipe Collections - Wheat Carrot Cake
    Wheat Carrot Cake
    Carrot Recipe Collections - Carrot Jam
    Carrot Jam (1 Y+)

    so with delicious carrot recipes, experiment what suits your baby's tastes!

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