Has your baby started eating solids? Are you looking for different foods to add to your baby\u2019s diet?<\/a><\/p>\n One of the first foods we introduced to our baby was zucchini. Also known as a summer squash because of when it is harvested, these vegetables don’t have the allergen content that others might have and can be used as a first food.<\/p>\n Zucchini has several vitamins and nutrients that are good for your baby. Such as calcium for growing healthy, strong bones. Magnesium that helps in digestion and creating energy. And Vitamin C which is great for your baby\u2019s immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this article I\u2019m going to show you 3 simple ways to prepare zucchini baby food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n More…<\/span><\/p>\n When choosing zucchini you want to choose the ones that are smaller (around 6 inches). The smaller ones tend to have better taste and texture.<\/p>\n Zucchini has a softer, more delicate skin. So it\u2019s important that you find zucchini that doesn\u2019t have bruising or soft spots.\u00a0<\/p>\n Zucchini doesn\u2019t fall in the list of highly contaminated vegetables for pesticides. So choosing organic is up to you. Just make sure you rinse the zucchini well before cooking and serving.<\/p>\n When you get home with the zucchini it is best to wipe it off with a dry towel or paper towel and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Because of it\u2019s softer skin zucchini will not keep long after purchase, up to 3 days<\/p>\n When you are ready to use the zucchini rinse it under cold running water. Use your thumb or a soft kitchen rag to wipe off any dirt spots. Because of the soft skin you don\u2019t want to use a vegetable brush. Cleaning the skin is important if you are going to leave it on while cooking, which I recommend because that is where the majority of the vitamins and nutrients are located.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Has your baby just started eating solids? That means she is in stage 1 of eating (4-6 months). Since she is new to the food world you will want to puree all of her foods while in this stage.Pureeing zucchini is quick and easy (and you can store it).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Pureed zucchini baby food is easy to store. You can keep it in the freezer for up to 6 months. However, it can be a little watery when thawing so make sure to not add water when heating up. You can also mix the puree with a thicker puree (i.e banana) to even out the thinness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Picking](\"https:\/\/makeyourbabylaugh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Picking-The-Right-Zucchini.jpg\" "\\"Picking")
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