Egg and avocado mash

A moist, lumpy mash kept from drying by the avocado, with no crumbling pieces of egg.

Serve as soon as you mash it, as avocado darkens on standing. This recipe is not reheated.

Both the white and the yolk must be solid; lightly cooked egg is never served. Do not use a firm avocado; dry yolk gathers in the mouth, so the avocado moistens it.

Serve as soon as it is mixed; this recipe is not reheated. Throw away a half-eaten portion rather than keeping it.

Your baby should be sitting upright and someone should stay with them while they eat. Add no salt, sugar or honey; honey is not given before one year. Your baby may not have teeth yet, so every piece must be soft enough to squash with gums. Babies do not all manage the same texture at the same age — follow your baby's pace rather than pushing. If your baby has an allergy, eczema, or a family history of allergy, talk to your GP or health visitor before introducing new foods. Introduce foods that can trigger an allergic reaction one at a time and in small amounts, so you can spot any reaction.