Doctors recommend the introduction of meat in the baby's menu happens from about 7 months of age.
Usually, chicken is introduced first, turkey and then red meat. Start off with about 1.1 oz (30 g) of meat, gradually increasing the amount and reaching 1.8-2.5 oz (50-70 g) for a 12-month-old baby.
Keep in mind, that meat is a high-protein food and too much of it can put a lot of strain on your baby's immature kidneys.
Therefore, we recommend starting with smaller amounts of meat for your baby mixed with other food (e.g. vegetable puree).
A common concern when introducing meat to a baby's diet, is that it may be more difficult to digest than fruit and vegetables.
However, the proper cooking and then pureeing of meat breaks down its fibers and connective tissue, greatly improving its digestibility.
To blend the meat, first let it cool completely, then cut it into small pieces. Process it in a blender (you can also add a little of the broth it was cooked in) in small batches, until it is very finely blended.
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