It is advantageous to make food for your baby yourself and it is
probably much easier than you think. Processed baby food you buy in the
store usually aren't very good values and normally have a lot of
preservatives in them. You can choose only the ingredients you want, and
make it in small batches at mealtimes or make larger quantities and
store it for later. Here are some helpful hints for making batches of
baby food in advance.
Start by shopping for your ingredients,
usually fruits and vegetables at first. For best results, use fresh
ingredients, not canned or frozen. It's imperative you give them a
thorough cleaning before cooking to rid them of pesticides and dirt.
Steaming
the produce is greatly preferred over boiling it, so it retains its
natural vitamins and minerals. Your cooking times will vary depending on
your baby's age. The longer you cook it, the thicker the consistency
will be, which is better if she has been eating solids for a while
already.
Cooking it until it is quite soft is better for babies that are
new to solid foods.
After cooking the food you will need to
process it in either a blender or food processor of some sort.
The best
thing to use for the job is an actual baby food grinder or baby food
processor. They are easy to work with and perform the task best. The
small size of most versions makes them very portable and they can be
used while you are on the go.
Using the tool of your choice, grind
the food until it reaches a consistency appropriate for your baby's
stage of development.Take your baby food grinder and blend your fruits
and vegetables (and meat if your baby is old enough) until it is your
desired consistency.
Next you should strain the food and remove
any seeds or peelings that aren't blended in. There is usually no need
to add sugar or salt. Your child shouldn't need any, and many times
added seasonings are too strong for their taste buds at this age.
For
storing your newly made baby food, you can use old baby food jars or
small plastic-ware containers. For your baby's safety, you should use
proper canning methods if you are planning on storing food for lengthy
periods.
Another good option is to use ice cube trays to freeze
the food you have made. Once they are frozen, just remove the cubes and
store them in freezer bags. When you need to use them, defrost them in
the microwave or the refrigerator.
Check my site for information to help you select the right baby
food grinder [http://babyfoodgrinder.net] for your needs. Robert Dickson
is a stay-at-home dad and is proud of making baby food for his three
children when they were babies.
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