Why avocado?

kgs0505

So I keep seeing people, in particular who are skipping cereals, saying they will start with feeding avocado to their LO.  Why avocado as opposed to any other fruit/veg?  I have zero problem with this as avocado is yummy, but just curious as to why this seems to be a common starter food?

CrazyMary77

I'm copying this from Momtastic's Wholesome Baby Food website:

Avocado - a great first food for baby, avocados burst with essential fats and nutrients that a growing baby needs. Smooth and creamy, avocados are easily digested and well tolerated by most babies!

Vitamins:  A, C, Niacin, Folate  
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium

homemaker5711

In addition to what PP said, babies don't develop the enzyme needed to digest grains until after a year old. Thus cereal can be damaging to the gut lining and can lead to allergies. Most fruits uncooked are still hard for LOs to break down. Avocado and banana are the exception. Soft-boiled yolk is also recommended ( only the yolk!) for its high fats and omega 3s for brain development. Cereal doesn't give you any of that!

kgs0505

Thanks ladies!

dawnj08

So do you just take it out of its skin and mash or do u add BM/formula?

kmornelas29

dawnj08 said:

So do you just take it out of its skin and mash or do u add BM/formula?

You add BM/F to thin it out