We’re rapidly approaching the end of fall, but there are still some great vegetables that are in season: carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato and turnip.  All of these veggies make great meals for baby, and are full of essential nutrients and fiber. Cook by steam, boil or bake. Then mash or puree them to the desired consistency.  Add some of the water from cooking to thin the puree if necessary.  No need to add any seasoning – these veggies have a lovely flavor all on their own.  You could even mix and match, perhaps blend some sweet potato with pumpkin, just to bring baby a little variety.

No matter how much you try to impose moderation in your home, when it comes to Halloween and kids — it’s all about the sugar. You can hope for the best that your neighbors will be pushing dried fruit over M&M’s, but if you’re a realist you’ll accept the fact that chocolate and candy will be the treats of choice and that this is one day of the year that is very likely out of your control.

Bring something healthy and fun into the mix – check out this recipe for pumpkin milkshakes over at Weelicious – fantastic.