{"id":9775,"date":"2026-05-19T10:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/?p=9775"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:18:19","slug":"baby-first-sweet-potato-puree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/baby-first-sweet-potato-puree\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby\u2019s first sweet potato puree"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"prelinks\" aria-label=\"Shortcuts\"><a class=\"pill-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/how-to-start-solid-foods-for-babies-30-day-schedule\/\">How to start solids?<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"pill-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/meat-for-baby-age-quantities-type\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f449.png\" alt=\"&#x1f449;\" data-pin-title=\"Baby\u2019s first sweet potato puree\" data-pin-description=\"A step-by-step recipe for introducing sweet potato from 4\u20136 months. Steaming, textures by age, portions, freezing, variations, baby-led weaning, and FAQ.\" \/> Guide: Quantities by age<\/a><\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<p>Sweet potato is one of the perfect first vegetables for starting solids: naturally sweet, usually very well accepted by baby, and super easy to blend. Steam it to help preserve its quality, then adjust the texture according to your baby\u2019s age.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-resume\">\n<h2 id=\"summary\">In summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 4\u20136\u00a0months, depending on your pediatrician\u2019s advice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texture<\/strong>: smooth at first, then thicker<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portions<\/strong>: about 3 portions of 4.5\u20135\u00a0oz (130\u2013150\u00a0g)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergens<\/strong>: none in the basic recipe<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking<\/strong>: <strong>steaming<\/strong> to limit vitamin loss and get a very gentle puree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"cta-lien\">Need ideas for what to try next?<br \/>\n\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/carrot-and-sweet-potato-baby-puree-recipe-from-4-months\/\">Carrot + sweet potato puree<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I choose steaming?<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gentle flavor and even texture<\/strong> without adding too much water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less vitamin loss<\/strong> than boiling in water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy blending<\/strong> and a very smooth puree for the beginning of starting solids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients (3 portions)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sweet potato: about 2 cups peeled and sliced (300\u00a0g peeled)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Baby-friendly oil (canola or olive oil): <strong>1 teaspoon per portion<\/strong> after cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I do not add salt to baby food before 12 months.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step instructions<\/h2>\n<p>Wash and peel the sweet potato, then cut it into slices.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\"  data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-760\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-1024x361.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-1024x361.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-500x176.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-768x271.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-1170x412.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce-585x206.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Tranches-de-patate-douce.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Sweet potato for baby\" width=\"1024\" height=\"361\" data-pin-title=\"Baby\u2019s first sweet potato puree\" data-pin-description=\"A step-by-step recipe for introducing sweet potato from 4\u20136 months. Steaming, textures by age, portions, freezing, variations, baby-led weaning, and FAQ.\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Steam for 12 to 15\u00a0minutes<\/strong> (a knife should go through easily).<\/p>\n<p>Blend finely with a little hot water or steaming water until you get a <strong>smooth texture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Serve warm. Add <strong>1 teaspoon of oil<\/strong> to baby\u2019s bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Divide the rest into portions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Textures and portions by age<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Age<\/th>\n<th>Texture<\/th>\n<th>Portion guidelines<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4\u20136\u00a0months*<\/td>\n<td>Smooth, no pieces<\/td>\n<td>3.5\u20134.5\u00a0oz (100\u2013130\u00a0g) + 1 tsp oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6\u20138\u00a0months<\/td>\n<td>Thick smooth puree<\/td>\n<td>4\u20135\u00a0oz (120\u2013150\u00a0g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9\u201312\u00a0months<\/td>\n<td>Finely mashed \/ mashed<\/td>\n<td>5\u20136\u00a0oz (150\u2013180\u00a0g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>*Always start according to your pediatrician\u2019s advice and your baby\u2019s readiness.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage, freezing, reheating<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refrigerator<\/strong>: 48 hours in a clean, tightly closed container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer<\/strong>: up to 2\u00a0months in portions (remember to label them!).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheating<\/strong>: in a double boiler or microwave, until piping hot all the way through. Stir and adjust with a little hot water if needed. Do not refreeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep going<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/carrot-and-sweet-potato-baby-puree-recipe-from-4-months\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"757\">Carrot + sweet potato puree<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760961991991\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">At what age can I introduce sweet potato?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Between 4 and 6\u00a0months, depending on your pediatrician\u2019s advice and your baby\u2019s readiness. Start with a smooth texture in a small amount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760962004492\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why choose steaming?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Steaming helps limit vitamin loss and gives a creamier puree that is easy to blend without adding too much water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760962011310\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I thin out a puree that is too thick?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Add a little hot water (or steaming water) while blending or reheating, until you reach the ideal texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760962027638\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can you freeze sweet potato puree?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, for up to 2\u00a0months in portions. Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat until piping hot all the way through. Do not refreeze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760962047713\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Baby refused it today. What should I do?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>At the beginning, this is completely normal. Try again later in a small amount, with a different spoon or a slightly thinner texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to start solids? 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