Pumpkin is rich in carbohydrates and various vitamins, as well as trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, which help enhance a baby's immunity. Pumpkin can also aid digestion. So parents all want to make pumpkin puree for their babies to eat. Let's take a look at how to make pumpkin puree as a complementary food for babies.
Firstly, prepare various ingredients and prepare a fresh pumpkin. When buying pumpkins, try not to choose those that are particularly large, as they may not have a good taste. Instead, try to choose pumpkins that are relatively uniform in size and have a color that is closer to the original ecology. Clean the purchased pumpkin thoroughly, peel it, and then make pumpkin puree.
Then, the cleaned pumpkin slices or pieces can be steamed in a small steamer, preferably by buying a baby specific steamer separately. This is more hygienic, usually steaming for 10 to 20 minutes is sufficient. Finally, steam the pumpkin and squeeze it with a spoon.
Eating pumpkin puree not only nourishes the stomach, but also the pectin contained in pumpkin can nourish the intestines, which can slow down the absorption of food in the baby's stomach and control the rise of blood sugar after meals. If your baby is still young and wants to eat pumpkin puree after 6 months, remember to filter out the contents of the pumpkin, otherwise it may cause indigestion.
