Mashed Banana Baby Food

Today at lunchtime, was the first for baby Joon to ever eaten a mashed up banana, and he absolutely loved it! Maybe because it is sweeter and more pleasant tasting than the puréed kabocha.

Mashed banana was his third solid food. It is very simple and so easy to make.
Bananas contain several vital nutrients, gentle on a baby's stomach, and simple to digest.

Besides all of the above fantastic healthy qualities, bananas are the one of the best convenience and common baby foods. it is often easily found in most grocery stores.

Unlike some other fruits, bananas usually do not need to be cooked when making homemade banana baby food. Here's how to make this type of baby food:

Mashed Banana Baby Food

*for babies (4)6 months+

Ingredients:

1 medium Ripe Banana

filtered Water, Baby Formula, or Breast Milk (enough to thin out the mashed banana)

Instructions:

Peel, and cut a ripe banana with a knife into chunks.

Mash them lightly with a fork.

*There should be no need to use any kitchen appliance as bananas have a very soft consistency and texture.
Add-in water, baby formula, or breast milk to achieve your desired (thin) consistency.

Note:

Depending on your baby's age and stage, you may not need to add any liquid to the mashed banana.

You may also purée the banana in a food processor or blender if desired.

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Although bananas are very healthy, one of the biggest disadvantages of banana baby food is that it can cause uncomfortable constipation, so this should be eaten in moderation. Avoid giving too much at once.

To prevent constipation in babies, parents should make sure children also consume enough liquids. This can include water, baby formula, and/or breast milk. Fruit juice, such as apple juice, can also help prevent constipation in infants.

Bananas have been associated with Latex allergies and sensitivities, so consult your pediatrician about introducing bananas to your baby if there is a history of Latex issues.

Bananas also contain tryptophan to help in getting to sleep, and they even contain serotonin to help in feeling better when sleeping.

Baby Joon fell asleep after having his mashed banana. haha~~!

The banana's tryptophan and serotonin got him to sleep.^^