We’re on a roll here with foods. Baby M is getting with the groove. We now have a “time to eat song” —Oh yes, I’m at that stage in Motherhood— and I strictly use her high chair for mealtimes. I’ve read so many places that to keep babies excited about eating, don’t put them in the high chair while prepping the food. Only when you’re ready to start eating. So, we’re giving it a try. Even tho my husband is convinced that she likes her high chair and we should use it more often for non-mealtime activities. We’re still compromising on this. 

VERDICT:  SHE LOVED THE ROASTED SPEARS. SHE DID NOT LIKE THE PURÉE 

FOR PUREED SWEET POTATOES: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into one inch cubes

To steam in the Instant Pot, Place the pieces in a steamer basket in the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. 

To boil, add water in a pot and boil the sweet potato until soft 20-30mins 

Remove the pieces and place in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add water or breastmilk for desired consistency. Cool before serving to baby.

FOR SWEET POTATO SPEARS: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into long 2 inch wide spears (6-9 months). For Air Fryer: Brush with olive oil and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side at 180C. For Oven: Brush with olive oil and  roast for 10-15 minutes. Do not add salt. 

To store the pureed sweet potatoes, I simply placed them into a silicone baby food tray and put it in the freezer. This way, we’re all ready to go the next time we give Baby M sweet potatoes.