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4 Delicious Whole Egg Recipes For Your Baby At 6 Months

Introducing whole eggs to babies is a gradual process—one that also marks a major milestone in your child’s growth and development.

A lot of new mothers are probably wondering, “how old do babies need to be to eat eggs?” The answer is 6 months! According to Health Canada’s 2013 updated infant feeding guidelines, whole eggs can be introduced to babies at 6 months as a way to help prevent egg allergies.

Here are a few quick, endlessly customizable and delicious egg recipes for your baby at 6 months:

1. Mashed Eggs and Vegetables

We are so thrilled about this egg recipe for your baby. Eggs, like Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak, are the perfect way to hide something—in this case, a multitude of carrots and peas.

The charm of this recipe is in its simplicity. Here’s the breakdown:

Ingredients
  • 1 hard boiled egg
  • Vegetables (carrots, peas or both)
  • Decent arm and shoulder strength (for the mashing)
Instructions
  • Boil or steam vegetables until soft
  • Mash whole egg and vegetables into a smooth and delightful paste
  • Serve with a smile

2. Veggies, Egg and Brown Rice

This yummy baby meal idea is one of many that are perfect for newly weaned babies. #Veggielicious

Ingredients
  • 2 hard boiled eggs
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/4 cup cooked and puréed vegetable of choice (broccoli, carrots, kale, sweet potatoes or peas—go bananas, really)
Instructions
  • Pour all ingredients into a bowl and mash to preferred consistency and texture.

3. Yummy White Bean Egg Purée

This is another great purée baby food combination. As a recipe that can be served either warm or cold, this recipe works as a great on-the-go snack or food to carry while travelling with your baby.

Ingredients
  • 1 hard boiled egg 
  • 1 tbsp white beans
  • 2 tbsp milk (whole milk, formula or breast milk)
Instructions
  • Purée all ingredients to your preferred texture
  • Add more milk to achieve a lighter consistency

4. Mashed Hard boiled Egg

For mothers who want to keep it simple, nothing says fuss-free like an actual hard boiled egg for your baby.

Ingredients
  • Water
  • 2 eggs
Instructions
  • Place cold eggs in a single later in a saucepan. Cover with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) cold water over top of the eggs.
  • Cover saucepan and bring quickly to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove pan from heat to stop boiling. Let eggs stand in water for 12 minutes (large eggs).
  • Drain water and immediately run cold water over eggs until cooled.
  • Peel eggs, mash, and serve!

All in all, eggs add an easy-to-eat, tasty base to a number of other solid foods, and help protect your baby from developing an egg allergy—win/win/win! Want to know more? Check out our recipe page for other creative baby food ideas!

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