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Here's a really quick and easy recipe for chewy oatmeal bars, sent into us by Sharmela from the UK. This recipe uses just two ingredients and Sharmela tells us that her daughter Sarita (18 months) really enjoys them! We think this recipe is ideal for older babies who are chewing well and would make a lovely, healthy snack for your little one when you're out and about!

The method is simple - just take a nice, ripe banana and mash it thoroughly. Then, stir in ground oats (you can easily grind oats using a small food processor). Your mixture is ready when it becomes a sticky dough.

Divide the mixture up into small pieces, then press into bars (or whatever shape you choose). Bake in an oven preheated to 350 deg F (180 deg C) for about 10-15 min, until the bars are golden. Sharmela likes to only cook the bars to the point where they retain their chewy texture - the longer you cook them, the harder they become.

Thanks, Sharmela, that recipe sounds foolproof!

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November 28, 2007 09:06 - Quick and Easy Apple and Pear Puree

Today we have a simple recipe for you that's ideal for younger babies just getting started with solids.

We recommend using naturally sweet apples (like Golden Delicious) in recipes for your baby - and our babies have always enjoyed Bartlett pears, which are both sweet and juicy.

For this easy recipe you will need...

1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces
1 very small stick of cinnamon
1-2tbsp water

Put all ingredients into a small saucepan and cover.
Simmer very gently until the fruit is nice and tender (around 6 mins).
Avoid the temptation to simmer the mixture until it LOOKS like puree - the result will be very watery and tasteless. Soft lumps are ideal.
Take out the stick of cinnamon, then puree the fruit or mash it.
Cool and serve!

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November 29, 2007 09:02 - Alex's New Baby Food Blog

A big welcome to Debbie from Salisbury in the USA who has just started a Baby Food Blog for her son, Alex. Alex had a difficult start to life when he was born at only 28 weeks, but he's bounced back wonderfully!

You can read about Alex and his progress here

If you'd like to start your own Baby Food Blog - or even make a one-off page on our site to show off your baby! - then visit our Baby Food Blogs page. So far we've had contributions from all over the world - and we'd love to receive more!

Please feel free to leave comments/questions on other parents' blogs - that way you can help build this community of Mums and Dads facing similar hurdles as they introduce their little ones to solids!

We look forward to reading about your experiences.

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December 1, 2007 09:54 - And the Winner Is...

We've had LOTS of entries for our Baby of the Month Competition and have had a wonderful time reading about your babies!

It is great to hear how much your little ones are enjoying the recipes from our site - and to read about the wide variety of foods that make up their diets.

By preparing food for your baby at home, you really are giving him one of the best gifts a parent can give - an appreciation for nutritious foods that will set him on the path to a lifetime of healthy eating.

So come and visit this month's winner here - you'll find the entry form to submit YOUR baby's photograph at the foot of the page.

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December 1, 2007 13:22 - Holiday Baby Food Recipes and Ideas

It's the first of December - and that means that Christmas is just around the corner!

Baby's first Christmas has its own special significance... there is nothing more wonderful than sharing the magic of the holiday season with your little bundle of joy!

One important question on the big day is whether or not baby can share your Christmas dinner. So our Christmas Baby Food page sets out to answer that question for you by looking at all the ingredients of a typical Christmas meal and helping you decide whether or not they're suitable for YOUR baby.

You'll also find lots of tips to make baby's first Christmas extra special - including some yummy holiday recipes just for him!

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