Mango, a luscious tropical fruit, is packed with vitamin is a yummy treat for babies who are at least 9 months old.

Step 1: Select and buy a mango:
When purchasing fresh mango, look for fruit that's free of nicks, bruises, and other blemishes. A ripe mango will give slightly when you squeeze it and have a fruity aroma at the steam, the color can vary between red, yellow or orange and isn't the best indicator of ripeness. One mango yields about six ounces of puree.

Step 2: Wash the mango:
Wash the mango with a mixture of three parts water and one part white vinegar to remove bacteria. Rinse under cool running water and dry.

Step 3: Peel and slice the mango:
Use a knife with serrated edges to slice the thickest part of the mango on either side, cut as close as possible to the pit. Make three horizontal and three vertical cuts (down to the peel but not through it) in the flesh of the mango. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon.

Puree mango in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. For chunkier mango puree, which is ideal for babies 10 months or older, mash the mango with a potato masher instead of pureeing it.

This tropical fruit tastes great plain. To introduce your baby to new textures and flavors, mix the puree with other fruits, veggies, poultry, oatmeal or full-fat yoghurt. Try mixing mango puree with:
Pear
Sweet potatoes
Butternut squash
Applesauce
Banana
Full-fat Greek yogurt
Baby oatmeal
Turkey