You can even freeze it for an evening snack if required. However make sure that you try and feed your baby with foods that are fresh as the nutrients are still active within them. Recipes like the chicken noodle is versatile, you are left with an option to experiment with various types of seasonal vegetables.

If you are a vegetarian you could even substitute tofu for chicken. This recipe is high in proteins and carbs which are essential to fuel your baby’s energy.

Make sure that the noodles are cooked well so that your baby finds it easy to mash it up between their gums if they still haven’t developed their set of teeth. Chicken should be finely shredded for ease in chewing. If your baby is a bit older, you can cut small cubes of chicken instead, they will enjoy the texture and flavor.

Chicken Noodle
Chinese egg noodles – 150 gms
Chicken stock – 250 ml
Peas (frozen or fresh) – 50 gms
Dark soy sauce – 3 tsp – (optional if your baby is younger)
Frozen or can drained sweetcorn – 75 gm
Chicken, cooked and shredded – 100 gm
Cornflour – 1 tsp
Spring onion chopped finely – 1

Method:
Prepare the noodles as instructed on the packet, drain and set aside. Heat the wok over a medium heat, add the stock, soy sauce, chicken and vegetables. Simmer for 2 minutes till the flavors are incorporated in the chicken.
Mix the cornflour in 2 tsps of cool water and add it to the stock. Stir continuously till the liquid thickens a bit. Add the noodles and finely chopped spring onions and stir fry for a couple of minutes. Serve it nice and warm.

Most mothers find it easy to wean their baby off breastfeeding when their baby’s are six months old. However weaning your baby off breastfeeding according to most child specialists should be baby-led. If the weaning process is initiated by the mother it could require a lot of patience and time. Most mothers who have prompted the process have said that it takes close to a few weeks to six months.

Although breastfeeding creates an intimate relationship between the mother and child, weaning in no way signals an end to that bonding. You will not have to look at other nurturing activities to keep that bond alive. Babies who are being weaned need reassurance as they are often vulnerable during this process. Sometimes there could be a battle of wills, especially if your baby has just had a fall or a fright.

At this time mothers need to give in during the initial process until you lean how to comfort them with other engaging activities. This process gives mothers the opportunity to introduce their baby’s to recipes that are easily digestible. It is however important that you continue breastfeeding your baby till he/she is 6 months old. Waiting until six months will ensure that your baby does not develop any allergies or aversion to particular foods introduced.

Food recipes that you need to introduce should not be too solid. Ensuring that it has enough of liquid either in the form of water or milk will make sure that your baby can swallow it. Introducing foods to your baby in the pureed form for your weaned baby should be the first step. Also different foods should be introduced gradually this will help you know if your baby is averse to any particular food.

Ingredients
1 head cabbage sliced
1 large carrot cut into sticks
1 head cauliflower sliced
1 large can mushrooms drained and cut into halves
2 large red bell peppers cut into strips
½ chicken breast boiled and cut into strips
1 bulb onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups water
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
10 quail eggs boiled and shelled
Salt
Pepper

Direction

1. Put a considerable amount of vegetable oil in a saucepan.
2. Fry garlic and onions.
3. Add chicken strips and cook until brown.
4. Add two cups water and cover.
5. When the water boils, add carrots, cauliflower, mushroom, and bell peppers.
6. Once cooked, add the cabbage.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and oyster sauce.
8. Serve with quail eggs on top.