Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin C and other nutrients and Pumpkin Puree makes a perfect nutritional first food for your baby.
Read more for the Pumpkin puree recipe for babies.
I started pumpkin purée for my son at 6 months, he loved it so much that till now it is his favorite food, it is a versatile food that can be added in khichdi, pies, cookies, cakes etc.
Please follow the 3 Day Rule before introducing any new food.
When Can I give Pumpkin to my baby?
Pumpkin can be started at 6 months for your baby.
Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin for baby
1. It is rich in dietary fiber and prevents constipation.
2. It helps build a strong immune system.
3. It has antibacterial quality and kills intestinal worms.
4. It is rich in antioxidants.
How to select Pumpkin for Babies?
Select a pumpkin that is firm from outside and not too ripe, if buying as wedges select one that is deep orange in colour.
How to make Pumpkin Puree for Babies?
How to make Pumpkin Puree
- Cut the required wedge of pumpkin from the whole vegetable.
- Cube the pumpkin into small pieces.
- Pumpkin can be steamed or baked, steaming is recommended for babies food as it preserves the nutrients in it.
- Take the pumpkin cubes in a cup and place it inside a pressure cooker filled half with water.
- Place it on the stove in medium flame.
- After 1 whistle, remove the cooker and let it cool.
- Remove the cup from the cooker with help of thongs.
- Mash the cooked pumpkin with a masher or hand.
- If you want a smooth consistency, it can be blended in a mixer.
- If the puree is very thick in consistency, little formula feed or breastfeed can be added to make it runny.
“Pumpkin Puree for baby is ready”
Nutritional Value
- 100 gm yields about 26 kcal.
- It is rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals and vitamin-like A, C, and E.
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- A wedge of yellow or white pumpkin
- Cut the required wedge of pumpkin.
- Peel the skin and remove the seeds.
- Cut them into small cubes.
- Place them in a katori and inside a pressure cooker filled with water.
- Leave it till 2 to 3 whistles.
- After it cools, remove the steamed pumpkin.
- Either Mash with Potato Masher or blend them.
- A pinch of jeera powder can be added for seasoning
To thin out the puree, breastmilk or formula can be added
A pinch of jeera powder can be added to enhance the taste
Prerna Verma says
August 3, 2018 at 12:38 amHi Hema,
My baby is 8 months old. I heard that pumpkin cause cold. Is it true?
pr says
August 3, 2018 at 5:46 pmHi Prerna,
Pumpkin, has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help to cure the infections and boost the immunity. So it’s completely safe to give.
Ronak says
May 11, 2018 at 10:52 amHi
Can u heat the pumkin puree and give
pr says
October 6, 2018 at 7:17 pmHi,
Yes, It can be heated to serve warm.
Chandrika says
December 9, 2017 at 12:55 pmHi.. Thanks for the recpie 🙂
Does pumpkin cause cold in babies?
Dr Hemapriya says
December 12, 2017 at 6:40 pmIt is absolutely safe to give pumpkin.
Jasmine says
October 6, 2017 at 3:06 pmDear Hema,
Thank you for the wonderful recipes and food charts, they are of huge help. I have a small query, my baby is 61/2 month and I tried giving him pumpkin and carrot he disliked both, is that a problem? I had added the same puree in his instant khicdi then he ate it but vegetable puree alone he doesn’t seem to like…
Dr Hemapriya says
October 6, 2017 at 9:00 pmThank you for the appreciation. And it is perfectly good if the baby takes veggies with khichdi it certainly is just a matter of taste and many babies prefer it this way.So you can continue to add different mashed veggies in his food.
Suji says
April 25, 2017 at 7:37 amHi pumpkin and butternut both are same na?
Dr Hemapriya says
February 3, 2018 at 3:13 pmButternut and pumpkin are two types of fruit in the same family. You can replace one with another in recipes
Ramya says
January 7, 2016 at 11:25 amHi Hema,
My MIL says that often giving pumpkin to baby, will make them loose weight. Is it so?
My son is 10 months old, how frequently can i give him pumpkin in a week?
Dr Hemapriya says
March 2, 2017 at 10:01 amDear Ramya,
There is no science behind this fact, since it is made of majority of water, your MIL would have told like that, You cna give twice a week
Hope this Helps
Prema says
October 9, 2015 at 1:22 amHi, thank u for ur recipes which u hav suggested. It has helped out to remove my enxiety for the foods to b given… Can u plz tell me which type of pumpkin should be used to make the purée for baby.. My son is 8 mnth old now
Dr Hemapriya says
December 23, 2015 at 4:32 pmHi Prema,
Thank you for your appreciation, it means a lot 🙂
You can use any pumpkin, white or yellow