🥕 Carrot Purée for Babies (6–12 Months): Sweet, Smooth & Full of Goodness!

Bright orange, slightly sweet, and incredibly nutritious — carrot purée is one of the best vegetable-first foods you can offer your baby. It's naturally mild, easy to digest, and packed with eye-boosting Vitamin A.

Let’s dive into the why, when, and how of giving carrot purée to your little one.

🍼 When Can You Introduce Carrots?

Carrots are safe and recommended from 6 months of age, right after your baby starts solids like rice cereal or fruit purées.

Soft and smooth when steamed
Mild in flavor — not too bitter or sour
One of the best starter veggies!

✅ Start with plain purée, then mix with other fruits or cereals as baby progresses.

🥕 Why Carrots are Baby Super-Veggies

Carrots don’t just look vibrant — they pack in a powerful punch of nutrients ideal for a growing baby.

🌟 Nutritional Benefits:

Rich in Beta-Carotene → Converts to Vitamin A for eye health
Supports Immunity → Thanks to antioxidants
Good for Digestion → Gentle fiber, soft texture
Natural Sweetness → Makes veggies lovable early on
Boosts Skin & Cell Health → Full of nutrients and minerals

🌼 Plus, babies often love the subtle sweetness!

🧑‍🍳 How to Make Carrot Purée for Babies

👩‍🍳 Ingredients:

1–2 medium-sized carrots (organic if possible)
Water for steaming
Peeler + Knife
Saucepan or steamer
Blender or hand masher
(Optional) Breastmilk/formula for thinning

🥣 Method:

Peel and chop carrots into small slices
Steam or boil until soft (8–10 minutes)
Blend into a smooth purée
Add breastmilk/formula/water to adjust texture
Let it cool slightly before feeding

🧊 Freeze in small airtight cubes for up to 1 month.

🕒 How Much to Feed?

6–8 Months:

Start with 1–2 tablespoons
Offer during lunch (avoid dinner for first-time veggies)

9–12 Months:

3–4 tablespoons
Mix into khichdi, dal, or other veggie blends

🍽️ Creative Carrot Combos to Try

Carrot + Apple Purée (sweet + sweet = baby fave!)
Carrot + Potato (hearty and smooth)
Carrot + Lentil (Moong Dal) (protein-packed meal)
Carrot + Rice (comforting lunch for babies)
Carrot + Pear (sweet twist on veggies)

👶 For BLW: Cut steamed carrots into thick sticks — soft enough to squish.

⚠️ Safety Tips & Common Questions

Always cook carrots for babies under 1 year
Avoid using salt, sugar, or spices in early stages
Start slow and observe for 3 days
If baby passes orange-colored poop, don’t worry — it’s normal!

💡 Use fresh carrots, not packaged or baby carrots (which are often treated).

💬 Real Mom Love

“Carrot purée was a surprise hit in our house. My baby loved the bright color and mild taste. We now mix it with rice and moong dal for dinner!”
– Kritika, mom of a 7-month-old

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🧡 Final Thought: Sweet Start to Veggie Love

Carrot purée is the gateway to veggie adventures — gentle, sweet, and nourishing. Serve it plain or mix it up. With every tiny spoon, you're growing a healthy little foodie. 🥄✨