Egg yolks are a great source of protein. They also have some vitamin A and iron. While they do have a lot of cholesterol, that's not something that you should worry about when feeding your baby. Just feed him a wide variety of foods, and you'll be fine.

• Place the entire egg in a saucepan.

• Pour cold water into the saucepan until the water is about 1 inch over the top of the egg. Cover and bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat to a slow boil, and cook for an additional 12–14 minutes. Once done, drain the hot water and fill the saucepan with cold water to stop the egg from cooking. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.

• Tap the egg lightly; then peel the shell off. Cut the egg in half and remove the white.

• Mash the egg yolk with a fork. Add breastmilk or formula, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the egg is a creamy texture.

No Leftovers

Freezing hard-boiled eggs isn't a great idea because eggs have such a high moisture content. Freezing eggs will considerably change the texture. It's better to simply cook one egg at a time for baby food.