Make Your Own Baby Food. A Parent’s Personal Journey

This is a post about how to make your own baby food. There are various benefits that come with this, which we will explore later in the article. However, if you’re looking for something simple and easy to implement into your routine then read on!

Homemade Baby Food

You can make homemade baby food. It can be fun and hard at the same time. You might not have time because you are busy with other kids in your house, but you can still do it and it’s easy! 

Just put a fruit or vegetable into the blender (or food processor) and maybe add some water if needed.

Advantages Of Making Your Own Baby Food

There are lots of advantages that come with making your own baby food. It can be budget-friendly, time-saving (if you’re busy), and healthy for the child because they get to pick what’s in it! 

You might not have thought about how much sugar is actually added into most store-bought foods which could lead to tooth decay or weight gain later on in life. When you make something yourself, if there is any sugar at all then you add just a little bit so that the taste isn’t too strong but still tastes good.

Challenges

There are some challenges associated with making your own baby food.

1.Time

It can be pretty time-consuming to make all the different foods for a week’s worth of meals, especially if you’re working full-time and don’t have much free time on your hands. 

2.Quantity

Producing enough healthy food is also an issue because it takes so much produce that sometimes prices go up which isn’t good for those with budgets or who are living in low-income households.

One way to combat this is by rotating through what fruits and vegetables are used as there are many options available at most grocery stores!

The other option would be just buying them when they’re on sale but being mindful about how long they’ll last (most should only last two weeks in the fridge).

Best Way To Make Homemade Baby Food

There are many ways to make homemade baby food, but the best way is when you have a puree that’s ready and then you can just put it in ice cube trays or small containers. This will allow for quick meals for your child and easy storage.

What You’ll Need To Make Homemade Baby Food

You need some fruit (or vegetables) of choice, water if needed, an electric puree blender (or food processor), a pot or bowl with a lid where the ingredients can be stored after blending them together. 

Ingredients to Consider Adding for Varied Flavors & Nutritional Value: Carrots, apples, sweet potatoes, peas, and beans. You may also want to add different spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg when cooking vegetables. They are all safe in moderation so you can taste a little bit of the spice at first then gradually increase how much is used over time if your child likes it! 

And never forget about adding some breast milk because this will provide extra nutrients that formula cannot offer. Breast milk provides up to 20 essential nutrients needed during those early developmental stages, including vitamins A, C, and D.

Steps To Making Your Own Baby Food

1. Peel the carrots, apples, or sweet potatoes (or any other vegetables you are using). The best way to peel them is to have a small bowl of water next to your cutting board so that if the vegetable slips from your fingers it will not land on the floor! 
2. Cut up whatever veggies you purchased into small chunks for easy blending with a blender or food processor. You may want to cut them smaller depending on how young they are as some babies will only eat whole pieces while others prefer things more finely chopped. If they do like chunkier foods then be sure to give them larger pieces first before gradually making their choice of size smaller over time. This helps avoid choking hazards and the risk of food getting stuck in their throat. 
3. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat, add salt (to taste), then place whatever vegetables you would like to cook into the boiling water for about one minute before removing them with tongs or any other utensils. This will allow out all those nutrients that are essential not only for babies but also humans as well! If you do not want boiled veggies but prefer steamed ones instead then steam time varies depending on how soft they need to be cooked so just keep an eye on it while it cooks. The best way is usually through trial and error since each child may have different preferences concerning what type of texture they enjoy more than others – some might prefer softer while others might enjoy a more crunchy texture.
4. Once the vegetables are done cooking they can then be mashed with either a potato masher, fork, or spoon to get your desired consistency. Add in some breast milk (or formula) gradually for your baby’s personal preference of how thin you want it to be and if any additional spices have been added like salt/pepper this will greatly affect how well these ingredients mix together so keep that in mind as well! 

And voilà – now you know how to make your own homemade baby food at home without spending too much money because after all who doesn’t love saving some cash? 🙂

Tips

1. Make enough puree at one time so that you can store it in small portions by freezing them in sealable containers. This will make preparing baby food easier when needed – this way all you have to do is thaw and serve! You may also want to keep some fruit cut up separately and frozen so they’re ready whenever a quick snack is needed.
2. Store purees in the freezer for up to a year depending on how they are stored (this will depend on if you used fresh or canned fruits and vegetables).

Additional Info

You may be wondering why making your own baby food can help with digestion issues? Well, because babies don’t have strong enough teeth yet, it’s important that all foods consumed are soft so there isn’t any choking hazard going down. 

One way of achieving this goal is by cooking fruit and veggies into a smooth consistency before serving them to your little one! Doing this also eliminates any worries about what was added during processing – like preservatives – giving you peace of mind while feeding your child these delicious meals from home.

Another great way of making sure your baby is getting the nutrients they need, and helping with digestion issues, in general, is by adding a good quality probiotic to any meal you prepare.

Conclusion

Hopefully, the information we’ve provided has been helpful and you now feel confident that you have all of the skills needed to make homemade baby food. If not, please let us know in the comments section below so that we can provide more details or resources on this topic for your consideration. 

In addition to providing easy recipes, we also included some tips for overcoming common challenges associated with making homemade baby food at home as well as answer some frequently asked questions about our process. 

Have any other concerns? Please don’t hesitate to ask! We hope you found value from this article and enjoy reading it 🙂