Most babies love the sweet, smooth consistency of puréed squash. Acorn and butternut are two of the main varieties.

• Peel, seed, and chop squash. Steam in steamer with water for 7–10 minutes.

• Put squash in food processor or blender. Process on and off until desired consistency reached. Use a small amount of the cooking liquid to thin the final product if necessary. If you plan to freeze the final product, do not thin with breast milk or formula. Work the pulp through a strong strainer to remove any fibrous materials.