Pumpkin becomes a naturally smooth purée when fully cooked. Remove all seeds, stringy fibres and hard rind before blending.
Remove the pumpkin's hard rind, seeds and stringy fibres; cut the flesh into even cubes.
Steam until the largest cube is completely tender and crushes easily with a fork.
Blend until smooth, loosening with a little safe water if needed. Cool before serving.
Check for rind or tough strings before puréeing. Offer a fully smooth spoonable mixture for early eaters and a soft thicker mash as feeding skills progress.
Smooth.
Thick mash.
Plain pumpkin contains no intentionally added common major allergens, though individual reactions can occur.
Cool cooked purée promptly and refrigerate untouched portions covered. Reheat thoroughly if desired and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
Cool cooked purée promptly and refrigerate untouched portions covered. Reheat thoroughly if desired and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
