Why Bone Marrow is a Nutritional Powerhouse for Babies and Toddlers

Why Bone Marrow is a Nutritional Powerhouse for Babies and Toddlers

By Luka McCabe, Certified Nutrition Consultant, Author, Founder of Boob to Food, and Mum of Three.

At Boob to Food, we’re all about helping families nourish their little ones with real, whole foods that support development right from the start. If you’ve read our book Milk to Meals, you’ll know we’re big believers in traditional nutrient-dense ingredients like bone marrow.

So we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Le Puree, bringing our most-loved recipe to life as ready-made meals - perfect for busy parents, hungry babies, and growing toddlers alike:

Beef, Parsnip & Bone Marrow Puree

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Also a perfect option when it comes to Bone Marrow, our Bone Marrow Lamb & Peas Purée and NEW Bone Marrow Bundle.

Why Bone Marrow?

Bone marrow is one of the most underrated superfoods for babies. It’s:

  • Rich in healthy fats for brain development
  • Naturally packed with collagen, gelatin and fat-soluble vitamins like A and K2
  • A source of iron, zinc and other trace minerals essential for immune and bone health
  • Soft and easy to digest - making it a perfect texture and flavour match for baby food

For centuries, marrow was considered a first food in many cultures, and we’re here for this nourishing comeback. Marrow was one of my kids’ very first foods, and it's the perfect way to introduce meat into their diets - especially if the texture of meat feels intimidating.

It’s especially helpful during the 6 to 24 month period, when nutritional needs (particularly for iron and fat) are high, but appetites can be small or unpredictable.

Why It Matters

We talk a lot about "nutrient density" because when your baby is only eating small amounts of food, every bite matters. These two meals are the epitome of nutrient-dense: high in iron, zinc, healthy fats, prebiotic fibres, and gut-loving ingredients.

They're also built on foods your baby actually needs - not puffs or fruit-based purees, but real food that fuels real development.

A Closer Look at the Marrow Recipes

Beef, Parsnip & Bone Marrow Puree

A creamy, comforting blend that’s rich in iron and gentle on tiny tummies. Made with:

  • Parsnips
  • Cannellini beans (soaked for easier digestion)
  • Grass-fed beef
  • Bone marrow
  • Rosemary

Perfect for iron stores, gut health, and expanding your baby’s flavour palate.

PICTURED: Le Purée Chunky Bone Marrow Baked Beans Puree 

Made for Babies. Loved by Toddlers.

While these meals were inspired by first foods, they’re not just for the early months. They’re great for toddlers too - especially during fussy eating phases or times when you just need a guaranteed nourishing option without the prep.

Both recipes are:

  • High in iron, zinc, and healthy fats
  • Rich in prebiotic fibre and gut-loving gelatin
  • Free from fillers, preservatives, and anything unnecessary
  • Cooked in small batches with wholefood ingredients

From Our Kitchen to Yours: Boob to Food x Le Puree

Our books, Milk to Meals and Toddler to Table, are full of recipes based on traditional wisdom and modern nutrition science - and we know so many families love them. But we also know that not everyone has time to prep bone marrow, soak beans, and slow-cook sauces.

That’s where Le Puree comes in.

This isn’t our first collaboration - and now, you can shop the entire Boob to Food x Le Puree range, making it easier than ever to stock your freezer with nourishing, ready-made staples. Alongside our new marrow meals, you’ll find favourites like our best-selling liver pâté, lamb and liver koftas, bone broth cubes, mackerel fritters, salmon cakes, sardine puree, and more.

We worked together to take our most-loved recipes and bring them to life as convenient, nourishing meals for babies and toddlers. Still made in small batches. Still full of intention. Just with the ease modern families need.

How to Try Them

Our Boob to Food x Le Puree marrow meals are available now via Le Puree’s website. They’re:

  • Made in small batches
  • Free from preservatives, fillers, or additives, instead they are frozen from fresh.
  • Created by a team of experts who feed this food to our own babies

Because feeding your baby well shouldn’t feel overwhelming - and now, it doesn’t have to.

Shop the full Boob to Food Collection here.

Some of our favourite options for bub...

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  • Baby's First Allergens Bundle (including our Allergen Tracker!)
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    Baby's First Allergens Bundle (including our Allergen Tracker!)
    Regular price
    $71.00

    Kickstart your baby’s solids and allergen introduction journey with Le Puree's First Bites Single Ingredient Purees, AllerStart Allergen Introduction Kit, and AllerStart Allergen Tracker.

    Our purees are thoughtfully crafted to support early allergen introduction, addressing the growing number of children with food allergies in Australia. (Did you know over 4 million Australians live with food allergies - the highest rate in the world?)!

    We keep it simple with real food, never processed. Just sprinkle one sachet into your baby’s meal, mix, and serve. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just confidence in every spoonful. Use the allergen tracker to tick off each food as you introduce it and record any reactions, so you can stay on top of your baby’s journey with ease.

    Each AllerStart kit includes 10 of the top allergens, with 3 sachets of each for recommended exposure:

    3x Almond, 3x Peanut, 3x Fish, 3x Cashew, 3x Milk, 3x Sesame, 3x Walnut, 3x Soy, 3x Wheat, 3x Prawn

    Disclaimer: This is a food product and is not intended to diagnose, test, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

    *LEAP Study: Du Toit G, et al. Randomised trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy. NEJM. 2015;372(9):803–813.*

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