Baby food…with allergy concerns and wanting to save a bit of money there is no easier way to put your mind at easy than making Homemade baby Food.
It is so very important to your baby’s growth that he be fed the most nutritious food available. Don’t forget, over the next few years your baby is growing at a very rapid rate. Babies develop in the first 3 years both physically and intellectually and we want to help maximize that development in any way we can.
Processed baby food have added sugars, starches and water. Using this ingredients is in no way bad or harmful to baby but they dilute the vitamins and nutrients in the food. Baby food is then cooked at a very high temperature so that they can be stored in jars at room temperature. The Cooking process kills bacteria so that storing the jars is not an issue. The problem with this is that vitamins and nutrients are killed in the process
It is so simple and takes no more than 30 minutes a week. Why not give your baby a great start with homemade baby food. You will have full control over what goes into the homemade baby food. You will be assured of the freshness and quality of the ingredients. Homemade baby food allows you to combine flavors, control textures and be in control of you baby’s diet. Homemade baby food put you in control of your baby’s eating habits, simply and easily.
The Homemade Baby Food Kit by Fresh Baby shows you how easy making homemade baby food is.
Here is a simple way to make homemade baby food -
sweet potato puree
1) wash, peel and chop one sweet potato
2) place sweet potatoes + 2 tbs of water in a microwavable dish and cover. Microwave 8-10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
3) Puree, add 1/4 -1/2 cup water to make a smooth texture.
4) Spoon into So Easy Baby Food trays and freeze.
This homemade sweet potato puree for baby stays fresh in the freezer for 2 months.
To serve, take frozen cubes from the freezer, defrost, warm and serve….don’t forget to check the temperature of the food before serving.
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#1 by PrettyWifey on July 27, 2010 - 11:30 pm
What do you think about making your own homemade baby food?
I am having my first baby this summer and I have decided that I would like to make my own baby food at home.
Do you make your own homemade baby food?
Do you send homemade baby food along with your baby to daycare?
My mom will be watching my baby a few hours a day while I work part time, should I give her the homemade baby food or will it be inconvenient?
#2 by lisa s on July 28, 2010 - 4:32 am
I would puree some foods for my baby that we where having for dinner. She seemed to tolerate it just fine. But be careful not to give meats til after 7 months and look at the soduim contents of the foods.
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#3 by sinistermooess on July 28, 2010 - 4:34 am
i make my own, my kids don’t go to daycare, but i do take my homemade food along on trips. I place the frozen cubes in emptied and washed baby food jars and place them in cooler bags, then when it is mealtime the food is thawed out and ready to serve. I can’t see your mom finding it inconvenient, you simply have to heat it up slightly if your child likes it a little warm, or feed it right out of the fridge. But then again, i don;t know your mom.
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#4 by mystic_eye_cda on July 28, 2010 - 4:36 am
I never fed my baby pureed food, only real food. This is the safest and most convenient method of baby feeding. Throught most of history this is what was done. Read about it. I did a slightly modified version. The first month I only did fruit and veg. Then I introduced meats and meat substitutes (lentils and whatnot). I withheld grains until 9 months as they are not needed and hard to digest.
http://www.borstvoeding.com/voedselintroductie/vast_voedsel/rapley_guidelines.html
However if you want to do the whole puree thing it really isn’t any less convenient to heat up than anything else. My aunt did it.
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#5 by Godless on July 28, 2010 - 4:38 am
I think it’s a great idea. It’s economical and healthy. I made my own and sent it anywhere the babies went, including daycare. It was nice for the babies to have a variety of tastes, and I enjoyed being able to feed them the same as what I was eating, all it took was a blender. It’s just as convenient as store-bought if you put it in little tupperware containers and use it while it’s fresh (don’t make too much in advance).
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#6 by Ginger D on July 28, 2010 - 4:40 am
My first child broke out in a rash when I started her on baby foods. The doctors said oh it must be something else..BLAH BLAH!!
So I cooked fresh foods-Green beans to start-boiled them in water-no salt nothing added. after cooked put in a blender.. filled an ice cube tray-froze.
The ice cube tray is the prefect amount. She loved them no more rash..
It is a little more time-but I was glad I did it!
taking the food with you is no big deal. Its your wishes-what you want to feed your child. These days there are small microwave dishes that are no different then heating up a baby food jar.
Its your baby!!!
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I’m a 2nd time mom
#7 by Dragunlady on July 28, 2010 - 4:42 am
My 7 month old daughter eats both store bought and home made baby foods. While store bought are handy, home made foods are also easy to prepare and I find I have more variety of options when I make my own. Some people say it’s too much work, but really, how much more work is steaming up some veggies or fruit and blending them up? Alot of the time what I do is just make a bigger batch of what we’re having for supper, blending it up and freezing it.
If my daughter went to daycare, yes, I would send it along with her. You know exaclty what your baby is eating and won’t have to worry about what they may choose to feed the baby.
I would also let your mom feed the baby the home made, it won’t be any more an inconvenience than the jarred stuff, because it’s already made! If it’s been frozen all she has to do it thaw it out….not much work for a good "home cooked" baby meal!
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#8 by DM on July 28, 2010 - 4:44 am
First of, it’s a little too far in the future for you to think about it (you still have a year or so before doing it). Plenty of time to change your mind!
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Now, when the time comes, you need to consider a few things. The most important thing is to make sure that whatever you make the food of is in season. Baby food companies usually know where to buy supplies that contain a lot less pesticides than what we buy in stores. Fruits and veggies in season do contain a little less chemicals but they limit you to a certain variety.
If you decide to go with organics, keep in mind that organic food may lead to botulism. Are you willing to take the risk?
All these factors helped me choose food for my baby when it was time. I carefully read the label and made sure the package does not contain anything I don’t want it to contain. But I did go with store bought food, and now I think I made the right choice. They specially design these foods, and the texture is age-appropriate every time!
Whatever you choose to do, best of luck to you!
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#9 by Shelli Belle on July 28, 2010 - 4:46 am
I was ananny for triplets and I made all their food. You can make the food (one day a month) and freeze it in ice cube trays then put them in a ziploc bag. You take them out in the morning and they are defrosted by the time you need them. You can buy small tupperwares that hold just the right amount and it is totally convenient. I would pass on some receipes but someone took my cookbook. I was going to start my own biz catering for celeb. babies in Hollywood. Hope this helps. If I remember 3 cubes is a small jar.
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#10 by sexiefem69 on July 28, 2010 - 4:48 am
i make my sons food we freeze it until ready to eat and its fine yes you can send it to the daycare
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#11 by diamond8784 on July 28, 2010 - 4:50 am
In my opinion, your choice is the best one for your baby. That is why I did it. Here are my personal guidelines:
* Choices: fresh first, frozen second, canned third (use organic is possible-no pesticide residue)
* Cook with the least water possible
* Do not season-they don’t know it is bland, they just taste the food (if babies do not develop a taste for seasoned food, they will try more things and will choose better foods in the long run)
* Puree to the right consistency (using some of the cooking juice to thin) and spoon into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, bag them in zip-locks and keep in the freezer. Each cube is about 1 ounce. You can take a day’s worth out in the morning and keep it in the fridge or thaw as needed. Mix and match.
* Buy some small one-serving-size bowls with lids. Put cubes in them for individual servings (this will help your child’s caregiver). Or get a friend to give you her empty baby food jars!!
* One day’s worth of preparing can last you all week if you are diligent.
* It can get tedious, but there is satisfaction in working hard, seeing a job well done, and knowing that your child is better off.
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http://www.superbabyfood.com-a great resource on when to introduce certain foods to your baby and how to prepare them!