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Making Your Own Baby Food

February 1, 2011

Dish of homemade carrot baby food. It is surrounded by fresh carrots and a ceramic bunny.My husband and I had our first child while he was (and is) still in school. We chose to make our own baby food. This was no small task, given that I work full time and he goes to school full time. But it was worth it!

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I bought frozen veggies at my grocer when they were on sale at 10 for 10, or on sale fresh. I steamed them, which keeps most of the nutrients. I'd put the vegetables in a food processor or blender with a little cooking liquid and puree. (When he was very young and first being introduced to solids, I would then put through a strainer as well.) I adjusted the puree texture as my baby got older and had more teeth. I would freeze portions in ice cube trays.

I never used salt (it can ruin a baby's kidneys) or sugar, but after about 8 months I began using many of the herbs and spices that we use regularly in our home. As my son got older, I was able to introduce many more types of fruits and vegetables to him using this method than what is available in traditional store-bought baby food. As a result, my son eats many more types of fruits and vegetables than many children his age!

I also saved the jars from the few times I did buy baby food and began to use them to freeze portions for travel. Doing this saved us a great deal of money, and my son is healthier for having a wide variety of foods given to him.

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I encourage any thrifty parent to purchase, borrow, or check out the book "Super Baby Food" as it gives many wonderful tips on frugal and healthy feeding for babies and young children.

Source: Super Baby Food (Ruth Yaron)

By Sarah from E. Lansing, MI

 

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July 16, 2014

I have some Gerber baby food plastic containers. Should they be reused for home-made baby food?

By MS Ashley

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August 25, 20170 found this helpful

The few times I bought Gerber baby foods I reused those containers, especially because it helped with the portioning of the homemade baby food. But keep in mind, the lids do not seal, I wouldn't keep the food for too long.

 

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August 25, 20170 found this helpful

I would not. Rubbermaid, Tupoerware and other companies make small containers that seal completely and are freezer, dishwasher and microwave safe. They are inexpensive, too.

 
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