Tips For Making Homemade Baby Food That Babies Love

What Not To Do

There are many helpful tips as to what not to do when making homemade baby food. First of all, you should never include any nuts, raisins, raw vegetables, unpeeled fruits, peanut butter, popcorn, honey, salt, sugar, or spices to any recipes for children under the age of two. Some foods babies under a year old should not consume include beets, collards, spinach, and turnip due to the high amount of nitrates, as well as highly acidic fruits like oranges, pineapples, and grapefruit, as they are too hard on their digestive system. Another piece of advice is not to use a microwave to heat up your baby’s meals. Remember to test the temperature by touching a spoonful of the food to your upper lip.

Healthy Homemade Baby Foods

Making your baby food is simple. Begin by washing and rinsing out your food processor and any mason jars or jam jars you plan to store the food in. Make sure to thoroughly scrub all fruits and vegetables, and peel them if need be. Bake, steam, or roast the fruits and vegetables until they are tender enough. Keep in mind that steaming will preserve the most nutrients. Puree all fruits and vegetables you’re mixing with your food processor. You may need to add a small amount of formula, breast milk, or water to get your desired consistency. Dish out the food between jars and store them in the refrigerator or freezer.