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Refreshing and Nutritious Summer Recipes for Babies Aged 6–12 Months

What to Consider for Summer Feeding

  • Babies need more fluids: Continue breast milk/formula and introduce water with meals
  • Appetite may decrease: Offer smaller portions, more often
  • Spoilage risk increases: Use fresh ingredients and store properly
  • Introduce new foods carefully: Follow the 3-day rule to monitor for allergies

Keep recipes simple, seasonal, and hydrating for easier digestion.

1. Yogurt Fruit Purée (6+ Months)

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons plain homemade yogurt
  • 2 slices of soft peach or steamed pear
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Steam and mash the fruit
  2. Mix with yogurt and olive oil
  3. Serve lukewarm or slightly chilled

Combines vitamin C + probiotics + healthy fats

2. Banana Avocado Mash (7+ Months)

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 ripe avocado
  • 1/3 ripe banana
  • 1 tsp plain yogurt (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Mash everything with a fork
  2. Serve as a snack or light meal

High in healthy fats and potassium, and very cooling

3. Cucumber Yogurt Dip with Mint (8+ Months)

Ingredients:

  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • A pinch of finely chopped fresh mint

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients
  2. Serve as a dip or spoon-fed meal, depending on chewing skills

A cooling, digestion-friendly option for hot days

4. Summer Fruit Semolina Pudding (7+ Months)

Ingredients:

  • 1 small cup of water
  • 1 tsp semolina
  • 2–3 slices of steamed apricot or apple, mashed

Instructions:

  1. Cook semolina in water until thick
  2. Let it cool slightly and mix with fruit purée
  3. Serve warm or chilled

A source of vitamin B, fiber, and soft texture

5. Homemade Baby Yogurt Popsicle (9+ Months)

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2–3 slices of banana or strawberry
  • 1 tsp rolled oats (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth
  2. Pour into baby-friendly silicone molds
  3. Freeze for 2–3 hours

A sugar-free, refreshing treat

6. Cold Veggie Soup (10+ Months)

Ingredients:

  • 1 small potato
  • 1/2 carrot
  • 1 tsp plain yogurt
  • Pinch of fresh dill (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Boil and blend vegetables
  2. Mix in yogurt after cooling
  3. Serve at room temperature or slightly cool

A light yet filling lunch option

Recipe Safety Tips

  • Avoid salt, sugar, honey, and spices
  • Tailor textures and ingredients to your baby’s developmental stage
  • Always use fresh, thoroughly washed produce
  • Serve within 1 hour of preparation—do not store leftovers
  • Monitor for food allergies using the 3-day rule