Baby Food Recipes (purées) | Starting solids with Sinchies
Homemade baby food, made easy.
Simple purées, yoghurts and custards you can make at home with everyday ingredients. Batch cook once, fill your reusable pouches, and you've got healthy food ready for home, daycare or the park. You'll save money and cut the waste of single-use pouches too.
Baby food recipes for every stage
Start with smooth, single-ingredient purées, then build up to new flavours and textures as your little one grows. Every recipe fills straight into a Sinchies pouch.
First purées
Soft, simple and naturally sweet. Steam, blend or mash, then pouch.
One ingredient and a potato masher. The classic first taste.
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A big batch of apple, plus three ways to use it up.
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Two ingredients, about 12 minutes of steaming.
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Steamed pear blitzed with fresh strawberries.
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No added sugar, just ripe fruit and a little vanilla.
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White beans make it creamy and more filling. Trust us.
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Silky, gentle and full of good fats and fibre.
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Mash, spoon in, done. Ready in minutes.
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One apple base, three flavours, enough pouches for the week.
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Skip the single-use tubes. Plain yoghurt plus real fruit, in a pouch you wash and reuse.
Stir a spoonful of homemade purée through plain yoghurt.
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A great way to use up overripe fruit on the bench.
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Greek yoghurt, chia, coconut and raspberries. Blender optional.
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Chia pudding, mango lassi and banana mash.
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Strawberry cheesecake, apple pie and choc mousse flavours.
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Make your own yoghurt from scratch for around 32 cents a pouch.
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Mango sorbet and yoghurt swirl for hot afternoons.
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Creamy, gentle and made with ingredients you already have.
Thermomix custard with a banana swap for younger bubs.
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Seven minutes in the Thermomix, then into the fridge.
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Oat milk, eggs and a saucepan. No fancy gear needed.
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When they're ready for more texture and flavour, these are the ones the kids ask for again.
Oats, apple, banana and apricot, blended as smooth as you like.
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Blended chia for little ones who aren't fans of lumps.
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Tinned pineapple, coconut milk and chia. That's it.
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Tastes like dessert, sets right in the pouch.
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A creamy after-school treat for warm days.
See recipeA few of our toddler recipes include honey. Honey isn't suitable for babies under 12 months, so leave it out (or use a recipe without it) for younger bubs.
How to make, fill and store your purées
Most of our purées follow the same simple rhythm. Get the hang of it once and you can make almost anything.
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Cook it soft
Peel, core and dice your fruit or veg, then steam until tender. Soft fruit like avocado and banana can skip this and go straight to the masher.
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Blend or mash
Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water, or your baby's usual breast milk or formula, to get the consistency they like. Go smoother for first tastes and a little thicker as they grow.
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Cool completely
Let everything cool before it goes into a pouch. Then fill with a spoon, a funnel or the Sinch Station for a mess-free fill.
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Fridge or freeze
Pop a few in the fridge for the next couple of days and freeze the rest. Write the flavour and date on the pouch so you know what's what.
Each recipe lists its own storage time, and most say around 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze anything you won't use in time, then thaw it overnight in the fridge.
Our silicone squeezy pouches are dishwasher safe. Our 150ml reusable pouches are hand wash only, so use warm soapy water and a cleaning brush, then dry well before the next fill.
Everything you need to get started
Starting with first tastes? Go silicone. Got a toddler who lives on yoghurt? Grab a pack of 150ml pouches. Got both? There's a bundle for that.
Silicone squeezy pouch
First solids and baby-led feeding- Soft silicone, easy to squeeze
- Dishwasher safe
- Green, pink and white
Homemade Baby Food Starter Kit
Starting solids, at home and out and about- Everything to start feeding homemade food
- Made for travel and days out
- Bundle and save
Baby and Toddler Feeding Bundle
A baby and a toddler at home- Silicone pouches for first solids
- 150ml pouches for the yoghurt lover
- Weaning spoons for feeding out and about
150ml reusable food pouches
Toddlers, yoghurt and lunch boxes- Leakproof and easy to fill
- Clear, or choose from loads of prints
- Hand wash only
Our new reusable breastmilk storage bags (140ml) are leakproof and freezer-safe. Buy once and use them for all your babies.
Starting solids FAQs
Can't see your question? Send us a message and we'll get back to you.
We share recipes and pouch tips, not medical advice. For questions about your baby's diet, allergies or readiness for solids, have a chat with your GP or child health nurse.
What purée should I start my baby on?
There's no set order for introducing solid foods, and the first foods you offer will depend on your family and culture. It's strongly recommended that iron-rich foods are part of your baby's diet. Common first foods include mashed vegetables like pumpkin, potato, sweet potato and taro, and fruits like cooked pear or apple and ripe banana.
When can I give my baby yoghurt?
Babies can generally start on plain, full-fat, pasteurised yoghurt (regular or Greek) from around 6 months, once they're ready for solids. It's a good source of calcium and protein. Avoid yoghurts with added sugar or honey, and skip low-fat or fat-free options before age two.
What age can I give my baby chia seeds?
Chia seeds can be introduced once your baby starts solids, which is generally around 6 months. Blending them through a purée, like our mango chia pudding, gives a smoother texture.
When can my baby have honey?
Not before 12 months. Some of our toddler recipes include honey, so leave it out or pick a honey-free recipe for younger babies.
How long does homemade baby food last?
Check the storage time on each recipe. Most of our purées keep for around 2 to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze what you won't use in time and thaw it overnight in the fridge before serving.
Can I freeze purée in my Sinchies pouches?
Yes. Fill, seal and pop them in the freezer. Many of our recipes are designed for batch cooking, so you can make one big lot and freeze it in pouch-sized serves.
Can I feed my baby from the pouch with a spoon?
Yes. Twist a weaning spoon onto the spout and squeeze the purée straight onto the spoon. It's handy when you're out and about. Our Baby and Toddler Feeding Bundle includes weaning spoons.
Which pouch should I use for baby food?
For first solids, our silicone squeezy pouches are soft and easy to squeeze, and they go in the dishwasher. As your little one grows, our 150ml reusable pouches are great for yoghurt, purées and lunch boxes (hand wash only).
How do I clean my pouches?
Silicone squeezy pouches are dishwasher safe. 150ml reusable pouches are hand wash only, using warm soapy water and a cleaning brush. Rinse straight after use so food doesn't dry inside, and let them dry completely before refilling. See our care instructions for more.
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