Are you unsure whether you should make your own baby food at home
or just buy it from the store? If so, then take a look at these five
good reasons for doing it yourself - they may help you make up your
mind...
1. Home-made Baby Food is Healthier and More Nutritious
Commercial
baby foods contain additional fat, salt, sugar, fillers or other
ingredients that are completely unnecessary (and often inappropriate) to
your baby's diet. These additives are an attempt to add flavor, texture
and bulk to poor-quality products. They contribute nothing at all to
your baby's health or well-being. By preparing the food yourself, you
can be sure that your baby is getting exactly what his/her little body
needs - and nothing that it doesn't.
2. You're in Control
By
preparing your baby's food yourself, you know exactly what your baby is
eating. When you prepare an apple sauce, you know he/she is getting
fresh, pure apple and all the goodness it contains. However, when you
buy apple-sauce at the store, you'd almost need a degree in nutrition
just to decipher the list of ingredients.
3. It's Easy to Make Your Own Baby Food
Once
you get started cooking for your baby, you'll quickly realize just how
easy it is. All you need is a food blender and some fresh ingredients to
quickly prepare healthy, tasty, home-made meals for your little one.
Furthermore, by making large amounts of his/her favorite meals in
advance, and then freezing them for later, you'll be able to serve up
delicious, healthy meals in minutes -- every day of the week.
4. It's Much Cheaper
The
prices that baby food manufacturers charge for their products is
nothing short of scandalous and are in no way justifiable. The reason
they can charge so much is because they've conditioned most parents to
believe that they have no choice but to buy from them. By preparing your
baby's food yourself, you can avoid being a victim of this daylight
robbery, and find yourself with extra cash to spend on all those other
things that a growing baby needs.
5. It's Very Gratifying
Watching
your baby enjoy the meal you've just prepared for him/her is already a
very gratifying experience. On top of that, however, you have the
satisfaction and pride of knowing that you're giving your child the gift
of a healthy and nutritious diet - and saving yourself money as well.
And finally...
If
all that weren't enough, here's another great reason to do it yourself:
home-made baby food is much tastier than any commercial product.
Delicious food is one of life's great pleasures and your baby deserves
to enjoy the rich flavor and texture of real home cooking just as much
as you or I. After all, none of us would enjoy eating 'TV Dinners'
morning, noon and night - and that goes for your baby too!
So, don't put it off. Get started today. Your baby will thank you for it in more ways than one.
Nancy Miller is author of 'How to Make Your Own Healthy Baby Food' and a full-time working mom. Visit Nancy's site for more tips and advice on making baby food.
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