Grapes in Baby Food Recipes -
Age for Introduction: 8-12 Months Old
The Goodness of Grapes: (one cup)
Grapes contain flavonoids that may be responsible for heart health and protecting against "bad" cholesterol.
VITAMINS:
Vitamin A - 92 IU
Vitamin C - 3.7 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - .08 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - .05 mg
Niacin - .27 mg
Folate - 4 mcg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.
MINERALS:
Potassium - 176 mg
Phosphorus - 9 mg
Magnesium - 5 mg
Calcium - 13 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Iron - .27 mg
Also contains small amounts of manganese, copper and zinc.
Grapes for Baby Food - When can my baby eat Grapes?
All parents wonder about when is the right time to add grapes to their baby's diet. Grapes do not pose an allergy risk rather, they pose a choking hazard. Not a good choice to serve as a "meal", grape puree is wonderful mixed with chicken, sweet potato and applesauce! We recommend serving grapes cut into small quarters and smooshed around 10 months old. Using pureed grapes earlier is fine!
How to select and store Grapes for baby food
Like many other fruits, Grapes are very delicate. You should purchase them for use within a few days as the longer they are stored, the more they become bruised and softened. Choose grapes without bruising, soft spots or cuts. Always try to avoid grapes that are imported from Latin and South America as these countries are able to use pesticides that many other countries have banned. Purchase organic grapes if possible!
Basic Recipes:
Grape Baby Food Recipes - Grape Puree
Peel grapes and blend or puree as needed.
We recommend adding grapes to a baby safe feeder and allowing baby to chew on the grapes through the feeder. Freezing the grapes prior to adding them in the feeder is soothing to teething babies gums!
Foods Good to Mix With Grapes:
Avocado
Blueberries
Peaches
Pears
Carrots
Summer Squash - Zucchini, Yellow (Crooked Neck)
Sweet Potato
Chicken
Yogurt
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