Many parents wonder how to involve their baby in Christmas dinner safely. To help you do exactly that, we have created three festive recipes designed for babies aged 7 to 9 months. Each one introduces gentle seasonal flavours and soft textures, and each can be prepared quickly using the Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker Deluxe. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, you can include your baby in the holiday meal without adding extra stress to the day.
1. Can Babies eat Christmas Dinner?
Yes, babies who are weaning can enjoy a simple, baby-safe version of Christmas dinner. Many classic festive foods, such as soft vegetables, well-cooked turkey and potatoes, can be offered in small portions as long as the textures suit your baby’s stage.
Turkey, especially the darker meat, is naturally soft when cooked thoroughly and provides iron and a little more fat, which can help keep babies satisfied for longer (Source: Children’s Nutrition). A tiny spoonful of homemade cranberry sauce can also be added if it is blended smooth and contains no added sugar.
The only item to skip is traditional gravy, as it usually contains too much salt for babies. If you want to blend your baby’s Christmas meal into a smoother texture, you can thin it with a little of their usual milk or a low-salt stock designed for infants (Source: Children’s Nutrition).
Below is a baby-friendly recipe inspired by the classic Christmas dinner.
Recipe: A Baby Friendly Christmas Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- 1 small potato, chopped
- 2 Brussels sprouts
- A few broccoli florets
- 50 g minced turkey or chicken
- 2 dried apricots, chopped
- A few dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Optional festive additions for added flavour and texture
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- Chopped orange zest
- Parsnips
- 1 teaspoon raisins
How to prepare using the Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker Deluxe
1. Add all ingredients to the Food Maker
2. Select Steam for 25 minutes
3. Select blend
- 30 seconds for a textured chunky texture
- 60 seconds for a smooth consistency - ideal for stage 1 weaning
2. Can Babies Eat Gravy?
Babies should not have traditional gravy because it is usually very high in salt, and babies only need a very small amount of salt in their diet. The NHS recommends avoiding added salt in baby food and not using shop-bought gravy or stock cubes for this reason.
Below is a simple baby-friendly gravy recipe that gives a similar texture without the added salt.
Recipe: Baby Friendly Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- ¼ white onion
- ½ celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Small knob of butter
- 20 ml milk (or water)
How to Prepare Using the Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker Deluxe
1.Add carrot, onion, celery, thyme and butter to the Food Maker
2. Steam for 25 minutes
3. Add milk or water and blend for 30 seconds to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
3. Can Babies eat Cranberry Sauce?
Weaning Babies can enjoy cranberries when they are cooked until soft and blended to a texture that suits their stage of weaning. Cranberries contain natural nutrients, including vitamin C and fibre, which add variety to your baby’s festive meal in a way that supports a balanced diet.
It is best to make cranberry sauce at home, as shop-bought versions often contain a lot of added sugar. Preparing it yourself means you know exactly what is in the sauce and can keep ingredients simple. Just remember that babies under one should not have honey, so avoid recipes that include it (NHS).
Here is a baby-friendly cranberry sauce recipe you can try.
Recipe: Baby-Friendly Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients:
- 450g cranberries
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- splash of orange juice
How to prepare using the Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker Deluxe
1. Add all ingredients to the Food Maker
2. Select Steam& Blend for 15 minutes
More Tips for Weaning:
- Follow NHS weaning guidelines for your baby's age
- Introduce one new food at a time and watch for possible allergies
- Adjust textures based on your baby's development stage
Your baby’s first Christmas is a moment you’ll always remember, and sharing the meal together is a big part of that magic. These three Baby Brezza recipes give your little one a safe, gentle and festive introduction to Christmas flavours, while keeping things simple for you. With soft textures, mild seasonal ingredients and easy preparation, your baby can join in the celebrations right from their highchair.
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