Is Raw Red Pepper OK for 7 months old?

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It may be too hard at this age. I always roasted them to make them easier to chew. The skin can be left on but it can stick to the roof of the mouth so they may gag more.

Bell peppers all colors are great for infants. You cut them great!! Keep trying some kids don't take to things straightaway. My son loves them when I pre dip them in Greek yogurt. He's 10 months old eats them raw with only 4 teeth ( 2 top and 2 bottom).

At 7 months I'd steam them till soft and take the skin off too.

If you think about it, all she's had before is milk which is all one taste, colour, texture, temperature and quite a mild taste at that. Shes now trying different flavours, different textures, temperature, colours so it's a massive change for her. Just let her taste and explore food. She may just play with things with her hands, have small tastes and most of it may end up on the floor. The more you offer things, the more she will become used to the taste, texture etc and you will find she will start eating more of it. Before 1 years old, milk is still their main source of nutrition so try not to worry too much about how much she is eating just yet but let her explore in her own way and try to keep her relaxed about it. She will get there, remember its early days 😊

You could try roasting them with a little olive oil, makes them nice and soft and sweet (you could take the skins off too - they should peel off easier once roasted).

Other things she might like (based on foods my LO likes!): roast sweet potato (as mash or chunky wedges), avocado with lemon juice, steamed apple slices, pear spears rolled in chia/hemp seeds/ground almond and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Or you could introduce new foods via the ready brek/yoghurt like mashing a banana or berries in, or stirring through some chia/hemp seeds or smooth nut butters. Or even adding quinoa to the ready brek for protein and texture :) x

It needs to be cooked until soft until 9 months I think

Raw pepper in finger strips is fine. Follow weaning blw on facebook.

No raw veggies for a baby that young.

Thank you all for your advice I will definitely try them cooked with her. She tends to gag alot I think it's just me being to cautious as I sit and stare at her when she's eating stuff like that so I'm probably half the problem but I'll persevere with her and keep trying. She's fine with all other veg. Her fave is sweet potato and broccoli. ❤️