Want Healthy Baby Food For Less Money? Make Your Own Baby Food Recipes
The secret of good baby food recipes is simplicity. Include a variety of foods so that your baby can get used to as many different tastes as possible. This will also ensure baby has the maximum range of nutrition. Do remember though that some of the foods us adults enjoy will not be good for baby because there are certain foods that are unsafe for babies to eat.
Salt is one of the foods you should not feed to a baby, it can lead to many health issues. Honey is another potential problem food. It has been known to cause botulism in babies under a year old. Peanut butter, or any nuts for that matter should be avoided with small children. Peanuts can cause severe allergies which can be fatal and nuts may choke a small child.
For making your own baby food you will only need a few items. A food processor, ice cube trays, plastic storage bags or containers and an indelible marker should be enough for you to start.
Keep all ingredients natural when creating your recipes- organic is even better. Also make sure the food is as fresh as possible. Use fruits and vegetables in season, as this is when they are available cheaply and are at their freshest. Growing your own vegetables is also a great option.
With most fruits and vegetables you will simply need to peel, seed and purée in order to achieve an appropriate consistency for your baby. Some fruits and vegetables contain less moisture however and you may need to add some extra water. For some of these vegetables containing less water, potatoes, sweet potatoes and certain varieties of squash for example, you may want to add a small amount of formula or breast milk. This same method works quite well with bananas.
When preparing meat or meat dishes, simply blend baby’s portion before serving to the rest of the family. Be aware of added salt when you’re doing this however and omit it while cooking. Run the babies portion of this meal through the food processor with a small amount of water, breast milk or formula until you achieve the desired consistency. It is a wise move to prepare more than the child will need for this one meal, and freeze the rest for convenience.
Pour the left over meal into the ice cube trays, and wait until it is frozen. Once frozen you may place these cubes into plastic storage bags or containers, and mark with indelible marker. You want to be sure to add the item description as well as the date it was prepared.
Homemade baby food is a fantastic choice for you and your baby. It need not take too much time and will save you money plus ensure that your baby is getting a healthy tasty meal. The important thing is to keep your baby food recipes as natural and simple as possible.