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Pumpkin Recipes for Babies
Pumpkin is sweet, soft when cooked and rich in beta-carotene. These recipes include pumpkin puree, BLW wedges, pumpkin pancakes, soups and grain bowls — perfect for autumn meal prep.
22 recipes
Easy Pumpkin recipes
Roasted Pumpkin Wedges
child_care6 months+schedule20 min
Vitamin AImmune Support
Pumpkin Pancake Fingers
child_care7 months+schedule10 min
Vitamin AEnergy
Pumpkin Purée
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
Vitamin AFiber
Pumpkin & Apple Mash
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
Vitamin AVitamin C
Chicken & Pumpkin Purée
child_care6 months+schedule15 min
Iron RichProtein
Silky Pumpkin Soup
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Vitamin AFiber
Vegetable Stew Mash (Carrot–Zucchini–Pumpkin)
child_care6 months+schedule16 min
Vitamin AVitamin C
Pumpkin + Apple Mash
child_care6 months+schedule8 min
Vitamin AGentle
Soft Pasta Stars + Pumpkin
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Easy DigestionVitamin A
Pumpkin Evening Soup
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
Vitamin ACalming
Pumpkin & Rice Mash
child_care6 months+schedule12 min
CalmingEasy Digestion
Couscous + Carrot + Pumpkin Mash
child_care7 10 monthsschedule15 minutes
Vitamin AFiber
Pumpkin + Peach Sweet Dinner Bowl
child_care6 12 monthsschedule10 minutes
Vitamin AVitamin C
BLW Pumpkin meals
Pumpkin breakfast recipes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What baby recipes use pumpkin?
These curated baby recipes all feature pumpkin as a primary or supporting ingredient, prepared in baby-safe textures across purees, BLW finger foods, and combo meals. Each recipe is age-tagged so you can filter by your baby's stage.
Are these pumpkin recipes safe for 6 month olds?
Recipes tagged 6m+ use pumpkin in soft, mashable textures appropriate for the early-solids stage. Always check the recipe's age range and serve in shapes that mash easily between two fingers.
Can babies eat pumpkin every day?
pumpkin can be part of a varied baby diet without daily limits unless your pediatrician advises otherwise. Variety is healthier than repetition for nutrient diversity, so rotate pumpkin with other foods across the week.
Which pumpkin recipes are best for baby led weaning (BLW)?
BLW-friendly recipes serve pumpkin as soft finger foods or graspable shapes — strips, wedges, mashable cubes — so your baby can self-feed. Filter the list above by the BLW tag to see only baby-led options.
How do I store leftover pumpkin baby food?
Refrigerate cooked pumpkin-based baby food in a sealed container for up to 2 days, or freeze single-serve portions for 1-2 months. Cool fully before storing, thaw in the fridge, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Can I batch cook these pumpkin recipes?
Most pumpkin baby recipes scale well. Double or triple the ingredients, then portion into ice cube trays or silicone molds before freezing. One batch typically yields 8-12 baby portions.
Are these pumpkin recipes free of salt and sugar?
All Nibli baby recipes avoid added salt (kidneys can't process it before 12 months) and added sugar. pumpkin provides natural flavor; no honey is used either (botulism risk under 12 months).
What's the best way to introduce pumpkin for the first time?
Offer 1-2 teaspoons of plain pumpkin on its own at a meal earlier in the day, so you have time to watch for any reaction over the next 2 hours. Once tolerated, mix into combo recipes from the list above.
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