TIP OF THE DAY: Thickening Purees

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There are many reasons that you may want to thicken for for your baby or even toddler. For baby you may have just made it too runny or might be trying to transition to a thicker consistency with a little more texture. When your baby is learning to eat from a spoon or if you have something for your toddler to eat from a spoon and want to keep things neat, then thickening might be helpful.

To thicken, try mixing in some of the following ingredients as long as they are age-appropriate and you have given them before with no reactions.

• mashed potato (sweet potato is best)
• yogurt (whole, plain)
• wheat germ
• grains or cereals
• pureed lentils or beans

I mostly added ground grains or cereals when I was thickening, but there were times when I had potatoes or beans handy and used them as well. Wheat germ often helps to thicken the oatmeal that I tend to get a little too runny in the mornings.

Please share your thoughts and ideas.
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