So, most babies have problems with poo at one time or another. For our little man (9 months old) hard stools and slight constipation is sometimes a problem. What I've found keeps our little guy going like a champ is to have a good whole grain and a good leafy green. My favorites are bulgar and spinach. Bulgar is a whole grain, and high in fiber. Spinach is known to be very nutrient-rich, and a good colon-cleansing aid. I like to keep these on hand and little man gets at least one of these daily.
Bulgar-For bulgar I cook/boil it ahead of time, and freeze in an ice cube tray, this gives me ready-made 1 oz servings.
Spinach (or other leafy greens)-I usually get some type of dark leafy green from my weekly produce box. I like spinach best, but little guy eats it all- spinach, kale, chard, collard greens. For all of these, I remove the stems and large veins. If these are left in they often create little "strings" in the puree, and I won't my greens puree as smooth as possible. After removing the stems/veins, I wash the greens, then place in a silicone steaming basket in a large pot. I add water to the pot (enough to cover the bottom of the pan by about 1/2 an inch) and steam until the greens are tender. Then I puree/blend them using a hand bledner. Then into the ice cube tray & freezer they go.
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