Get the recipe: Mango for Baby-Led Weaning
Mangoes are rich in vitamins A, C and dietary fiber, as well as powerful antioxidants that help boost immune function, which makes them a great fruit for developing babies and toddlers. Additionally, mangoes are easy to digest and have a sweet taste that most kids love. Great for 6+ months!
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe mango
- pinch cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Core and Peel the mango. Cut mango into age-appropriate sizes and serve to baby.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Yield: 2-3 small portions for baby
How to Cut:
Thick spears or whole mango pit, peeled and with most of the flesh removed, or as a puree (6-9 months): These options will be easier for baby to grab and less of a choking hazard than chopped or cubed mango. Roll them in hemp seeds, chia seeds, or crushed coconut or puffs to help baby grasp them. Gnawing on the mango pit helps baby develop their oral motor skills and can feel good on teething gums. You can also serve your baby a mango puree on a self-feeding spoon.
Spears or chopped pieces (9+ months): As baby develops their pincer grasp, offer chopped mango pieces to help them practice refining this skill. You can also continue to offer mango spears or offer mango pre-loaded on a fork.
Storage: you can store this recipe in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
Puree for Self-Feeding: Yes, it can be done! You can offer purees and still allow your baby to lead the way with self-feeding.
- Place a few spoonfuls of purees directly on the tray or in a bowl for your baby to dip fingers into. Model how to dip your fingers into the puree and bring them to your mouth, to taste some.
- Offer your baby a pre-loaded self-feeding utensil and hold it out for them to grasp or set on their tray.
- Use a solid food as a dipper. You can also offer a soft stick-shaped piece of food, such as a soft roasted carrot or bread lightly toasted and cut into strips to dip into the puree.
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