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Feeding FAQ: 6-9 months – Weaning/Solids
Can I use tinned fruit (in natural juices of course) and tinned vegetables for my 7 month old daughter? Absolutely – tinned fruit and vegetables are great store-cupboard staples, always there in an emergency. As you are aware, look for fruit tinned in natural juices, also vegetables tinned without added salt if possible. And if the product does contain added salt, be sure to rinse the vegetables and discard the liquid as some salt will be dissolved in it. Many people are concerned that tinned foods are not as nutritious as fresh ones, however this is not necessarily the case. A 1997 study by the Department of Food Science and…
