Pears

Pears are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Due to the fiber content they are great for helping to alleviate constipation. They are very nutritious, but still gentle enough for them to be a great food for babies with reflux. Pears can be prepared 2 different ways. A good ripe pear can be mashed up for babies, unless they are under about 8 months old. If your baby is under 8 months old, give it a gentle steaming and then puree it. Pear skins are easily digestable, but it is suggested that if you are feeding pears to a baby 6 months or younger, you peel the pear. After the age of 6 months it's basically up to you.

Pear Mash (8 mths +)

What you need:
ripe pear
fork

1. Peel and remove the seeds of a full ripe pear.
2. Mash up with a fork until desired consistency is reached.

Pear Puree (4-6 mths +)

What you need
ripe pear
Microwave (or steamer, or steamer basket & pot)
Food processor (or hand mixer, etc.)

1. Peel and remove the seeds of a fully ripe pear.
2. Steam gently for about 5-10 min.
3. Allow to cool, then puree until desired consistency is reached.

Pears also taste great baked, this takes much longer, but really it's up to you.

Pears

Cost Breakdown

2 pears @ $1.48

2 pears = approx 8 oz pear puree

pears = approx $0.16/oz

pears = $0.32/2 oz serv

I used http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/pearbabyfoodrecipes.htm to help make this recipe.