A couple weeks ago the hubby and I were going to a gathering and we were in charge of bringing veggies for tacos. I got the usual–lettuce and tomatoes. On a whim I decided to get avocados. I’ve never really tried raw avocados and I’ve never been a huge fan of guacamole. That night I tried an avocado chunk with tomato and WHOA it was good! I didn’t think I’d end up liking it so much.
Little did I know avocados are a really healthy food for young babies. They do have a fair amount of fat, but it’s healthy fat. Avocados are #1 on Dr. Sears list of recommended first foods for babies. Yes number ONE! Click here for more information from Dr. Sears.
My son is a little on the small side, so finding healthy fats and calories he enjoys eating is a big priority for me these days. I cut the avocado in small pea sized pieces and spoon fed them to my little guy and he liked it. I even put some into his mashed carrots and had success!
Curious for more info? You can find the nutrition facts of avocados here.
Do you feed your baby avocado? I’d love to hear some ideas on different ways to sneak this gem into my son’s diet!
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I feed my daughter avocado every morning. I mix it with bananas and oatmeal. Sounds like an odd combination, but since avocados are technically a fruit, I guess it’s not too weird, and she loves it.
Anything that gets a baby to eat healthy is a good combination in my book! I might have to try that combination myself. Thanks for the idea 🙂
Avocado was Sayer’s first food when he was 6 months old. He loves it! He usually eats one or two a week. I chunk it up and put it on his tray and he shovels it in. 🙂
Looks like our sons will have to get together for an avocado party!
My neighbor is a vegetarian and she feeds her little one avocado all the time. I’ve never given it to Ruth but I love it. I love to cut it up really small and diced a tomato or two and add lime juice and eat it with tortilla chips. Very yummy! Now i’m hungry 🙂
Oooo–avocado, tomato, and chips sounds really good! Now I’m hungry too!