Introduction to Eggs for Infants

Stage 1 (6 months)

To hard-boil egg:

1. Place egg into a small saucepan and just cover with enough cold water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 8-10 mins.
2. Drain immediately and cool under cold water until cool enough to handle.
3. Peel egg and mash with a fork. Stir through enough boiled water or breast milk to form a smooth consistency. Separate into portion sizes and serve.
4. Place remaining portion into a sealed container and refrigerate. Use within 24 hours.

 To scramble:

1. Whisk egg for 15-20 secs
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat and add egg.
3. Stir, continuously pulling the egg from the edge of the pan to the centre with a spatula forming soft tight curds.
4. Remove from pan and mash with a fork. Stir through enough boiled water or breast milk to form a smooth consistency. Separate into portion sizes and serve.

Stage 2 (8 months)

1. Microwave or boil pumpkin or sweet potato until soft and easily mashed. Drain and cool.
2. Whisk egg for 15-20 secs
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat and add egg.
4. Stir, continuously pulling the egg from the edge of the pan to the centre with a spatula forming soft tight curd. Remove from pan and chop lightly with a fork to break up egg.
5. Serve chopped egg with diced cooked pumpkin.

Stage 3 (12 months)

1. Whisk egg, spinach and cheese together
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat and add egg mixture.
3. Stir, continuously pulling the egg from the edge of the pan to the centre with a spatula forming soft tight curd. Remove from pan and chop lightly with a fork to break up egg.
4. Serve with plain yoghurt.