Baby food recipes

Looking for simple baby food and tasty toddler food ideas?

Whether you're preparing your baby's first spoonfuls or planning meals for a growing toddler, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. Explore nutritious baby food recipes and discover the best baby food options for every stage.

Our recipes are designed to make feeding little ones simple, nutritious and stress-free.

Stage 1 recipes

Stage 1 baby foods are smooth, single-ingredient purees that are easy for babies to swallow. Common first foods include pureed kūmara, pumpkin, apple, pear, and avocado. Suitable for around 4-6 months.

Serves 1
15 mins

Zucchini puree - stage 1 baby food

Serves 1
15 mins

Carrot puree - stage 1 baby food

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15 mins

Pear puree - stage 1 baby food

Serves 1
15 mins

Potato puree - stage 1 baby food

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5 mins

Banana and avocado puree - stage 1 baby food

Serves 1
5 mins

No-cook fruit purees - stage 1 baby food

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15 mins

Apple and pear puree - stage 1 baby food

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15 mins

Peach or nectarine puree - stage 1 baby food

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Stage 2 recipes

Stage 2 foods introduce thicker textures and simple combinations of ingredients. Babies can begin exploring new flavours while developing their chewing and swallowing skills. Suitable for around 6-8 months.

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15 mins

Chicken casserole - stage 2 baby food

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15 mins

Pear and prune purée - stage 2 baby food

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15 mins

Kumara, carrot and broccoli purée - stage 2 baby food

Serves 1
15 mins

Kiwi, apple and pear purée - stage 2 baby food

Serves 1
20 mins

Baby's shepherd's pie

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Stage 3 recipes

Stage 3 baby foods contain soft lumps, mashed foods, and small finger foods. This stage helps babies learn to self-feed and prepares them for eating family meals. Suitable for 8-12 months.