Fruit and vegetables: the original finger foods Small pieces of cooked vegetables make great finger foods too. Try cooked potato, pumpkin, carrot, peas and baby corn. Steam or microwave vegetables, then let them cool. Serve colourful salad vegetables, like cucumber and capsicum, cut into sticks.
Cucumber has even earned superstar status in baby-led weaning circles thanks to its cooling effect on little gums and the easy-to-hold shape when sliced into spears. But like many raw vegetables, cucumber is a choking hazard. Check out how to prepare cucumbers safely for baby's age.
Healthy snacks will help you to keep up your energy levels while you're breastfeeding and adjusting to life with a new baby. Here are some snack ideas: fresh fruit and raw vegetables, such as cucumber, carrot or celery batons.
Use multiple kitchen or paper towels if you need to; any moisture left on the whole cucumbers will speed up their degradation. After that, simply wrap your cucumbers in a clean, dry paper or cloth towel and place them in an airtight bag or container. They should keep this way for up to a week.
Common culprits include beans, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Bloating, burping, and passing gas are normal. But if your baby is gassy or has colic, avoid these foods for a few weeks to see whether they relieve the symptoms.
Cucumbers are high in antioxidants and other nutrients. By adding them to water, they make a glass of water more nutritious and antioxidant-rich.
By cutting off the ends and rubbing them together, you can enhance this reaction and prevent the cucurbitacins from spreading to the rest of the cucumber. The best way to do this is to do it before you peel the cucumber (if you are peeling it at all) and then give it a quick rinse to remove the white fluid.
If you've simply sliced a portion off of a whole cucumber, you can rewrap what remains in the original plastic or beeswax wrap and return it to the fridge. Place any smaller cucumber slices in a glass or reusable plastic container with a paper towel inside to help soak up moisture.
If you've never heard of finger foods before, this name can leave a not-so-tasty imagine in your mind. But don't fret, as the words finger foods simply mean any kind of snack or dish that is served in individual portions that can be eaten by hand.
Foods that squish easily between your fingers are a safe bet for babies and younger toddlers. Think cooked peas, raspberries, chunks of banana, diced avocado, and soft cheese.
Chocolate contains theobromine. Because theobromine is a stimulant, it could, in theory, cause the breastfed infant to be wakeful and fussy. If indeed the chocolate does contain caffeine, there's a double whammy.
Many foods and herbs have shown positive results for decreasing milk production, including sage, parsley, peppermint, and jasmine.
The short answer is yes, it is generally safe to drink caffeine while you are breastfeeding your baby. However, experts recommend limiting your caffeine intake to 300 milligrams of caffeine per day while nursing.
Foods like beans, broccoli, cauliflower, or some dairy products can cause fussiness, gassiness, or colicky behavior in some babies. Foods like cow's milk, soy, wheat, corn, oats, eggs, nuts and peanuts, and fish or shellfish are common allergy-causing foods.
Avocados are safe to eat when breastfeeding as long as they underwent good harvesting and post-harvesting practices. You also need to wash them thoroughly. They are great sources of essential nutrients but may cause discomfort for those with functional bowel disorders.
Tips for Storing Cucumbers:
Place a metal spoon in the bag with the cucumbers to help alleviate changes in temperature. Ensure that the cucumbers are stored away from ethylene-producing fruits like tomatoes, apples, and bananas. Ethylene can cause cucumbers to ripen and spoil more quickly.
Gently rub produce while holding under plain running water. There's no need to use soap or a produce wash. Use a clean vegetable brush to scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers.
Even though cucumbers are prone to chilling injury, the fridge is still the best place to store them. At room temperature, cucumbers will only last for about two days. So, what's the solution? Store cucumbers in the warmest part of the fridge — towards the front, furthest from the cooling elements.