September Seasonal Produce List along with recipe suggestions.
Hey there everyone. We are in the middle of September already. And I am super excited for the coming months. They are my favorite time of the year.
You all too must be starting to all gear up for the festive season.
We are right now in the middle of two seasons. While working on this post, I realized that we get both summer and fall/winter produce in this month. Isn’t that amazing?
So without any delay, I will walk you today through September Produce List along with When To introduce the September fruits and vegetables to your little ones. As usual, the recipes included.
Let’s go through the September Produce List first.
With September Produce List in hand, let’s see what we can give to our little ones each month. Introducing new food to little ones is a challenge, so always consult your pediatrician.
The above-given chart is based on what I gave my daughter after consulting her Pediatrician. Every individual child is different, so what worked for me may not work for you.
It’s always better to talk to your pediatrician before introducing new foods, especially if your child suffers from allergies.
Keeping this in mind, let’s go through the details of When To Give:
6 Months +
Apple, Peas, Summer Squash, and Winter Squash.
These delicious fruits and vegetables are in season, and they can make a great starter food for your little ones. They are easy to digest and are packed with essential nutrients.
Making a simple puree and mixing it with baby cereal can make a delicious meal for your little one. Adding herbs and spices like cinnamon or cumin seeds can boost these purees’ extra flavor and aroma.
8 Months +
Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Corn, Dates, Watermelon, Green Beans, Lima Beans, and Zucchini.
Corn and Lima beans can both make a delicious thick soup for little eaters. Flavoring them with herbs like oregano and thyme can do wonders.
Cantaloupe, cucumber, and watermelon make a great no-cook meal. Just turning them into a puree or grating them can turn them into a meal.
10 Months +
Mandarines, Melons, Lemons, Green Onions, Grapes, and Pumpkin.
Mandarines and melons make a nutritious finger/ snack food. My daughter loved and still loves snacking on these fruits.
Lemons are fine to be introduced at this stage. But if your child is prone to food allergies, then I would wait till her one-year birthday. Since lemons are acidic, they might cause diaper rash.
Pumpkins will be in stores now, so get one, turn it into a puree, and store. You can use it for soups, desserts, etc., for your little ones.
I introduced grape pieces at this stage. Grapes are a choking hazard. So it is Very Important to cut grapes into small pieces and give them to your little ones.
One year +
Mushrooms, Sweet Pepper, Tomatoes, Grapefruit, and Cabbage.
I introduced raw tomatoes to my daughter after her 1 year birthday when she was actually able to chew the little tomato pieces.
For the rest of the vegetables, I waited until her 1 year birthday before introducing them to her daily diet.
Every individual child is different, so what worked for me may not work for you.
It’s always better to talk to your pediatrician before introducing new foods, especially if your child suffers from allergies.
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With this information in hand, let’s go through some of the recipes.
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6 Months +
Apple With Couscous
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8 Months +
Banana And Dates Halwa
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10 Months +
Tomato And Pumpkin Soup
Breakfast Pumpkin Porridge
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1 year +
Quick Mushroom Fried Rice
Share this information with your loved ones and with your fellow parents. They will love it.
What are you giving to your little ones this month? Let me know in the comments.
Talk to you all soon.
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Disclaimer:
The views presented in this article are the personal experiences of the writer. Every baby is different. Please use Caution before introducing new foods into your baby’s diet. Always consult your Pediatrician.
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Ooh – I love the seasonal produce list! We always try to shop for in-season fruits and veggies (they taste so yummy!) but I sometimes forget what is in season. Thank you!
You are welcome. Having a list is always helpful. 🙂
I love produce at this time of year as well. Some tasty ideas too.
Thank you, 🙂
Such a great list! I made my own baby food for both my boys. It’s so much cheaper and I know exactly what they are eating.
So true, and the point of making baby food at home. We have control over what they are eating.
Such great info! My grand daughter is 9 months old and her parents make most of her food, so I’ll be sending them this link!
Thank you so much. This information will help parents a lot. 🙂
I am ready for winter squash! It has such a great flavor. My kids loved all the fruits and veggies as kids.
My daughter loves it too. Eating seasonal produce has its own benefits.
The mushroom fried rice looks delicious! Nice thorough list of good foods and the ages to introduce them!
Thank you. 🙂
Great information! I will pass this along to my niece and nephew. They both have new babies!
Yes sure do, Thanks. 🙂