Kiwi are a good source of calcium, magnesium and potassium. They also contain vitamins A, C and folic acid.

Already perfectly portioned, one kiwi is sized to offer your baby one serving of fruit.

To prepare, simply peel the ripe fruit, cut into small pieces and mash to desired consistency. Add breast milk, formula or water to thin puree.

For Stages 3 and 4, cut the kiwi into pieces sized for little fingers to pick up easily. It’s a great first finger food because it can be gummed or chewed.

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 peach, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 1 kiwi, juiced
• 2 Tbsp wheat germ or iron-fortified cereal

Puree strawberries and peach with immersion blender until smooth. Add kiwi juice. In small bowl combine yogurt, fruit puree, and wheat germ. Mix until incorporated. For thicker consistency add more yogurt.

For a tropical twist, substitute peach with mango.