Baby Food Recipes Are As Simple As Operating A Food Processor
6th June 2009 by Babies No CommentsThe 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. Bear in mind, however, not everything that adults eat are going to be suitable for baby, in fact some foods may be quite unsafe.
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.
You don’t need much equipment to make your own baby food. 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. When buying fruits and vegetables, look for those that are currently in season. Generally this produce is purchased and sold in large volume, ensuring that you get the freshest, and cheapest, product available. Growing your own vegetables is also a great option.
When preparing fruits and vegetables, all you’ll need to do is wash peel, de-seed and blend to achieve the right consistency. For fruits and vegetables containing less natural water, you will want to add a small amount of water. When preparing squash, bananas or sweet potatoes, you could add a small amount of breat milk or formula to reach the correct consistency for baby.
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’s a good idea to process enough for more than one meal and freeze the left overs for future meals.
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. Just remember to keep your baby food recipes as simple and natural as possible.
