Ban bland baby food! Little ones should be savouring tasty and varied meals packed with flavour, and the best way to get them experimenting is through introducing spices to, literally, spice up their meals.
When it comes to weaning, I always encourage families (spoon-fed or baby led) to trial and error with herbs and mild spices. Not only will it expand little palettes, but it will inspire adventurous eating and a lifelong passion for food.
Since we should avoid adding salt and sugar before the age of one, spices offer the perfect antidote to help pack in the flavour to your baby’s diet. It also allows babies to get used to a range of flavours at a time when they are open to experimenting with new tastes. And it’s a great transition into family food. Plus, if they’ve been exposed to a variety of flavours from the start, they are more likely to accept more in the future!
Keep reading to find out when, how and why to introduce spices…
