Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Soy: 3 Ways to Introduce Soy to Babies (…and why soy milk is not one of them)
Oct 24, 2022
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Use Tofu to Introduce Soy
- Introduce soy to babies using tofu as it is low sodium and rich in plant-based protein.
- Cut tofu into pinky finger-sized strips to help babies grasp and eat safely.
Edamame Hummus for Babies
- Avoid giving small cooked edamame beans early on due to babies' limited pincer grasp.
- Instead, make edamame hummus as a safer, moist dipper for babies to explore soy.
Use Soy Flour Sparingly in Baking
- Use soy flour or protein powder mixed with regular wheat flour for mini muffins or pancakes.
- Limit soy flour to one quarter of the total flour to avoid drying out foods, which are choking hazards.