Save Money By Making 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.

For example, salt is not something that you want to give to a baby. In large doses this can lead to many health problems. Honey is another potential problem food. It has been known to cause botulism in babies under a year old. Never give a baby peanut butter or any other nuts. 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.

When creating your recipes you will want to keep the food as natural as possible and will also want to use the freshest food available. Use fruits and vegetables in season, as this is when they are available cheaply and are at their freshest. Or, why try not growing your own?

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.

As far as meats and casseroles go, you will simply prepare the same meal you are preparing for 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.

As you can see, homemade baby food is a great choice for both you and your baby. It is very cost effective and doesn’t take much time to prepare. At the same time you’ll be ensuring your baby recieves a healthy nutritious meal. The important thing is to keep your baby food recipes as natural and simple as possible.