Baby and toddler recipes

🥬 Spinach, potato and nutmeg baby mash

Fluffy potato mashed with wilted spinach and a tiny grating of nutmeg. Spinach brings iron and folate, and potato makes a comforting, familiar base that babies take to easily.

From 6 monthsPrep 10 minCook 15 minFreezes wellContains: Milk

Makes about 6 ice cube portions

Ingredients

  • 1 medium floury potato (about 180g) Potato (peeled and diced)
  • a large handful (about 40g) Spinach (washed)
  • a tiny grating Nutmeg
  • a small knob Butter (unsalted, or use olive oil)
  • 2 to 4 tbsp breast milk, formula or whole milk

Method

  1. Boil the potato in unsalted water for 12 to 15 minutes until very soft.
  2. Add the spinach for the last minute to wilt, then drain well.
  3. Blend or mash with the butter and milk until as smooth as baby needs.
  4. Add the nutmeg, stir and cool to warm.

Serving it to your baby

Blend smooth for the very first weeks, as stringy spinach can make babies gag. From 7 months finely chop the spinach and mash instead. Offer with a vitamin C food to boost iron absorption.

For the rest of the family

Make a bigger batch as a green mash for the family alongside fish or sausages, seasoning adult plates.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly (within an hour), then keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, reheat until steaming hot all the way through, stir, then cool to warm before serving. Never reheat more than once.

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Questions parents ask

Is spinach safe for babies?

Yes, cooked spinach is fine from around 6 months as part of a varied diet. Blend or chop it finely for young babies as the leaves can be stringy.

Can I use a blender for potato?

Blending potato in a high-speed blender can make it gluey. For a smooth texture, mash well and push through a sieve, or blend briefly with plenty of liquid.

OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).