There is no better way to feed your baby than by making your own baby food.

With all the latest recalls on baby food it is also the safest way to feed your baby!

Making food for your baby lets you offer textures that are just right for your baby’s unique needs and abilities.

Food can be prepared easily by mashing with a fork or potato masher, or by using a food chopper or food blender.

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Store-bought baby foods are fine, but not necessary. If you want convenience, you can buy frozen vegetables or canned vegetables without added salt and canned or frozen fruits with no sugar added.

Feeding vegetables to baby:

• Try one new vegetable at a time.

• Offer it early in the day.

• Do not mix vegetables together.

• Let baby learn the taste of each vegetable.

• Wait at least three days before trying a new vegetable.

Examples of vegetables to try include: sweet potatoes, potatoes, squash, peas,green and yellow beans, carrots.

You can use fresh, frozen or canned vegetables. Rinse the canned vegetables first to remove some of the salt or use unsalted products.

Preparing Vegetables

What to use:
About a cup (250 ml) of fresh or frozen vegetables (some ideas are carrots, peas, green or yellow beans, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes)
About half a cup (125 ml) of water

What to do:
1. Wash, peel and slice fresh vegetables or use frozen vegetables (they do not have to be thawed before cooking).
2. Put vegetables into a pot of boiling water, cover and cook until soft. If using a microwave, put vegetables in a microwave safe bowl with water and heat on high until soft.
3. Drain the vegetables and save cooking liquid. You can use it if you need to moisten the vegetables.
4. Prepare to a texture that is suitable for your baby. Add some cooking liquid if you think the vegetables need more moisture.
5. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for three days.

You can also freeze leftovers, in safe containers

Feeding fruit to baby:

• Try one fruit at a time.

• Use soft, ripe fresh fruit, unsweetened or canned fruit in its own juice (not in syrup).

• Store-bought “baby desserts” are high in sugar – your baby does not need them.

• Start with a small amount the first day and gradually increase according to your baby’s hunger.

Preparing Fruit

What to use:

Two or three medium-size fruits (ex: apples, pears, peaches, plums) or about a cup (250 ml) of frozen fruit (no sugar added)
About four to six tablespoons of water

What to do:
1. Wash fresh fruit. Peel, core and slice.
2. Place fruit (fresh or frozen) in boiling water and cook covered on low heat until tender. Do not drain.
3. Prepare to a texture that is suitable for your baby.
4. Store leftover fruit in a covered container in the fridge for three days.

Leftovers may also be frozen.

NOTE:

• Ripe, soft fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas, avocados and canned fruit (no sugar added) do not need to be cooked.

• Bananas and avocados do not store well because they turn brown.

Protein

Feeding protein-rich foods to your baby:

Add one new protein-rich food at a time. Try beef, pork, veal, chicken, turkey, fish, egg yolk, tofu or legumes (peas, beans, lentils).
Processed meats such as ham, bacon, wieners, salami, bologna or sausages are not good choices because they are high in salt.

Preparing Fish

What to use:

One-half pound (250 grams) de-boned fish fillets such as bass, sole, cod, perch, haddock or pickerel
One-half cup (125 ml) breastmilk or formula with added iron (whole milk can be used if baby is at least nine months old)

What to do:

1. Pour milk into a large frying pan or pot. Heat gently but do not boil.
2. Add fish fillets to the milk. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for five to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
If using a microwave, put fish fillets and milk in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high until fish flakes with a fork (cooking times will vary).
3. Flake fish with a fork.
4. Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for two to three days.

Leftovers can also be frozen in a covered container.

Preparing Meat or Poultry

What to use:

One-half pound (250 grams) of lean meat, chicken or turkey
Water

What to do:

1. Remove fat, skin and bones from the meat or poultry and cut into cubes.
2. Put into a pot of water and bring to a boil.
3. Turn the heat down and cook about 45 minutes. Save the cooking water.
4. Chop the meat or poultry. Add a little cooking water to thin the mixture. Prepare to a texture that is suitable for your baby.
5. Store prepared foods in a covered container in the refrigerator for two to three days. You can also freeze leftovers in a covered container

Preparing Legumes (peas, beans, lentils)

What to use:

One cup (250 ml) cooked legumes (prepared using package directions)
or
One can (19 oz/540 ml) canned legumes

What to do:

1. If using dried legumes, cook according to package directions.
2. If using canned legumes, drain and rinse well. They are already cooked.
3. Prepare to a texture that is suitable for your baby. Add a little water to moisten.
4. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for two to three days. Leftovers can also be frozen in a covered container

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Originally posted 2011-04-17 17:19:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter