Wondering how to introduce bananas to your baby? This baby-led weaning guide shows you how to serve banana safely from 6 months, with simple preparation tips, storage advice and an easy banana toast recipe made with mashed banana, smooth peanut butter and flaxseed. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or a healthy snack, it's a nutritious finger food that encourages independent eating.

These easy pan fried bananas are a soft, no added sugar finger food for babies from 6 months+, making them perfect for baby-led weaning, as well as toddlers and the whole family. Made with just banana, a little unsalted butter and ground ginger, they caramelise into a naturally sweet snack, breakfast or dessert that's gentle on little gums and easy to hold. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making them ideal for meal prep and batch cooking.

This healthy tuna pasta salad recipe is a quick and nutritious baby-led weaning lunch for babies from 6 months+ as well as toddlers and the whole family. Made with soft penne pasta, flaked tuna in spring water, grated carrot and cucumber, it provides protein, omega-3 fatty acids and plenty of texture for self-feeding. It can be served warm or cold, stores in the fridge for up to 3 days, and is freezer-friendly, making it an easy make-ahead meal for busy parents.

This creamy risotto for babies is a simple baby-led weaning recipe suitable from 6 months+ and is perfect for babies, toddlers and the whole family. Made with Arborio rice, a zero-salt stock cube, cream cheese and chives, it creates a soft, easy-to-eat meal that's ideal for little hands and developing eaters. The recipe is naturally vegetarian, can be made dairy-free with vegan cream cheese, and pairs well with vegetables, tofu or shredded chicken. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze well, making it an excellent make-ahead meal for busy families.

Healthy Applesauce Oatmeal Bars are a soft, no added sugar baby-led weaning snack for babies from 6 months+, toddlers and the whole family. Made with rolled oats, unsweetened apple purée, flaxseed, cinnamon and full-fat Greek yogurt, these wholesome oat bars are naturally sweet, easy to hold and perfect for self-feeding. They're ideal as a healthy baby snack, breakfast on the go or lunchbox treat, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making them perfect for batch cooking and busy families.

Banana popsicles for baby are a healthy frozen snack for babies from 6 months+ and toddlers, made especially for baby-led weaning and teething. These easy homemade banana popsicles are made with ripe bananas, full-fat Greek yogurt and optional baby-friendly toppings such as oats or smooth peanut butter. Naturally sweet with no added sugar (when made without sprinkles), they're easy for little hands to hold, can be adapted for different ages, and are perfect as a cooling summer snack or healthy dessert. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container for a quick grab-and-go snack.

Simple porridge fingers are a soft baby-led weaning breakfast or snack for babies from 6 months+ who are learning to self-feed. Made with rolled oats, banana, milk, flaxseed, chia seeds and raspberries, these easy baked oat bars are naturally soft, easy to hold and packed with fibre and iron to support growing babies. They also make a great make-ahead breakfast, lunchbox snack or healthy finger food for toddlers. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for quick, nutritious meals whenever you need them.

What are applesauce freeze bites and who are they for? Applesauce freeze bites are small frozen drops of apple purée suitable for babies from 6 months following baby-led weaning, as well as toddlers looking for a refreshing snack. Made with just one ingredient—no-added-sugar apple purée—they're quick to prepare, naturally sweet and ideal for teething babies. Freeze on a lined tray until solid, then store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months or in the fridge for up to 3 days after thawing. Homemade applesauce or other fruit purées, such as pear, strawberry or prune, work just as well for easy variety.

Chicken Mince Pasta for Baby is a healthy, protein-rich family meal suitable from 6 months+ for baby-led weaning. Made with chicken mince, passata, herbs, mozzarella and soft penne pasta, it's an easy batch-cook recipe that's perfect for babies, toddlers and the whole family. Cook the pasta until very soft for younger babies, then store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for future meals.

This cottage cheese fruit smoothie is a quick, creamy breakfast or snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and the whole family. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, blueberries, whole milk and Greek yogurt, it provides protein, calcium and natural fruit goodness in just 5 minutes. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making it an easy make-ahead option for busy families.

Healthy Date Peanut Butter Balls are a soft, no-bake snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and the whole family. Made with rolled oats, Medjool dates and smooth peanut butter, they're naturally sweet with no added sugar, easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and perfect for baby-led weaning. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months for a convenient make-ahead snack.

This Baby Sandwich Lunch Recipe is a quick baby-led weaning lunch suitable from 6 months+, made with soft wholemeal bread, full-fat cream cheese and mashed strawberries. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's an easy finger food that's naturally sweet with no added sugar, can be made dairy-free if needed, and stores in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

Greek Yogurt and Peanut Butter Pots for Babies are a simple baby-led weaning breakfast or snack suitable from 6 months of age. Made with full-fat Greek yogurt and smooth 100% peanut butter, they provide protein, healthy fats and calcium while introducing peanut safely. Ready in just 5 minutes, they can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a refreshing teething-friendly treat.

These simple baby-led weaning mango cookies are a healthy snack for babies from 6 months. Made with just ripe mango, oats and flaxseed, they're naturally sweet with no added sugar, soft enough for little hands to hold, freezer friendly and perfect for breakfast, snack time or on-the-go.

This easy lactation smoothie combines oats, blueberries, chia seeds and flaxseed into a creamy, nutrient-rich drink for breastfeeding mums. While no food is guaranteed to increase milk supply, this healthy smoothie provides fibre, iron and healthy fats that support a balanced postpartum diet. It's ready in just 10 minutes, freezer-friendly and can also be enjoyed by the whole family, including babies from 6 months when served as part of a varied weaning diet.

These Quick Chocolate Chip Flapjacks are a healthy, low sugar snack for babies from 6 months, toddlers and older children. Made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, dark chocolate chips and flaxseed, they're naturally sweetened without golden syrup, soft enough for little eaters, freezer-friendly and perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast or after-school snacks.

This easy BLW veggie quesadilla recipe is suitable from 6 months and makes a nutritious lunch or dinner for babies and toddlers. Made with black beans, mild spices, mozzarella and soft tortillas, it's packed with plant-based protein, fibre and iron while being easy for little hands to hold. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for baby-led weaning, can be made dairy-free or vegan, and freezes well for quick family meals.

These homemade mashed potatoes for babies are smooth, creamy and perfect from 6 months. Made with just potatoes, milk and butter, they're an easy baby-led weaning side dish that pairs well with vegetables, fish or chicken. Includes storage, freezing and serving tips for babies and toddlers.

Wondering how to serve strawberries for baby-led weaning? This guide explains safe strawberry preparation for babies from 6 months, allergy signs to watch for, serving suggestions, storage tips and includes an easy frozen strawberry puree recipe that's perfect for teething and healthy snacks.

These 2-ingredient cottage cheese balls are a quick, nutritious baby-led weaning snack suitable from 6 months. Made with full-fat cottage cheese and oats, they're naturally high in protein and calcium, easy for little hands to hold, and perfect for snacks, lunchboxes or breakfast. Includes storage tips, serving ideas and simple ingredient swaps.