Cooked pear and softened oats form moist squares, not hard biscuits.
Peel and core pear, remove seeds and cook until easily mashed.
Cook or hydrate oats in a little water until fully soft, then mix with pear and olive oil.
Press into a shallow dish, bake gently until set without crisp edges.
Cool, cut into soft strips or squares and confirm each piece squashes easily.
For 8–12 months, offer soft, moist graspable pieces without a dry crust; avoid firm cubes.
This recipe is listed for 8–12 months, so the 6m+ field does not recommend serving it earlier. Within the listed age range and when your baby can manage the texture, mash with spoon.
Cut into bite-sized squares.
Plain oats may be cross-contaminated with gluten-containing grains; check packaging.
Cool clean untouched portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours. Reheat cooked portions until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool before feeding; discard leftovers from baby's bowl.
Cool clean untouched portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours. Reheat cooked portions until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool before feeding; discard leftovers from baby's bowl.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
