When making recipes like this peach sauce, keep in mind that, especially when they first begin eating solid foods, babies won't consume very much at a time. A6-month-old may eat 1–2 tablespoons of puréed fruit at a sitting. As babies gain more experience with the sensations and textures of solids, amounts will double and then triple. Start out small, and offer as much as your baby seems to want.

• Wash the peach thoroughly. Prick all over with a fork. Cut in half and place face-down in a shallow pan of water. Bring to a boil and steam until tender.

• Peel off skin and remove pit.

• Place peach into food processor or blender. Purée for 30 seconds.

• Add leftover boiling water 1 tablespoon at a time, and purée until smooth.

• If the mixture is too coarse, pass it through a fine sieve before serving and storing.

Peach Sack

Teething troubles starting to get your baby down? Try frozen peach slices placed into a mesh baby-feeder sack. The coldness will soothe baby's gums, but it'll taste a lot better than a frozen teether! You can also use fresh peach slices in the feeder sack for a juicier tasting experience.