Apricots - a 2nd Food

My son is currently beginning 2nd foods, which really are not much different than 1st foods. 2nd foods are just more complex tastes and can sometimes mean a more coarse puree. In our house, 2nd foods just simply are new foods that have a stronger taste than those first mild, easy to digest foods. Andrew still eats all of the first foods while we introduce new foods to continue expanding his palette. For example, tonight Andrew at a bowl of green beans (see previous post for recipe) and apricots (which are new to his diet).

Simple Apricot Puree

2 bags of dried apricots
8 oz boiled water

First place the apricots in water to let them rehydrate. Once they are rehydrated, boil them until they are very soft and cooked. After boiled, put in blender or processer adding water while blending to get a smooth consistency.

I found that apricots make a very smooth and creamy puree. They are perfect for a baby who is ready to try new flavors but still wants food that is finely pureed.

Since your baby will continue to eat the 1st foods while eating new 2nd foods, this blog will contain all types of recipes that will work for all babies of any age, just mix and match to make meals that are suitable for your little one!