Like all moms I’m always agonizing over what is best for my baby. Now that he is starting to eat solid foods, I can’t help but think I should be preparing him fresh cooked, organic meals. Store bought organic baby food will be a part of his diet (and I am grateful that there are so many great options) but I feel that the making my own baby food would be ideal. The only problem is: where do I start? And how much time is it going to take?
Well I found a great resource to help answer all those (and the many other) questions I have! Wholesome Baby Food gives you the low-down on everything you need to know to make your own baby food. From the basic steps of cooking and pureeing fruits and veggies to the best ways to store what you’ve made, this site has it all. I had always been under the impression that it was more complicated or that you needed a fancy “baby food maker” like the Beaba Babycook. And while it would be convenient to have on machine that steams, blends, warms and defrosts all in one – it’s not necessary. You can simply steam, bake or even microwave (although I wouldn’t) the fruits and veggies as you would for yourself and puree them in a blender, using hand or stick mixer or a food processor. Steaming is the preferred method because it preserves the most nutrients.
The most exciting part about preparing fresh baby food for your baby is that you get to create all types of yummy combinations using organic, local, in-season ingredients! The possibilities are endless…How about Banana ‘Cado or a Peachy Yam Bake? Keep in mind that you should consult your doctor before introducing new foods and to discuss which are appropriate at what age / stage. Every baby is different, but these are great guidelines based on age: Solid Food Charts.
Do you prepare your own baby food? What have your experiences been? I’ll share mine in a future post.
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