BR: Does anyone make or plan on making baby food?

YouandMe912 · May 2011

I'm really interested in it. It seems pretty easy. I have a mini good processor already so it seems I should only need a steamer and some ice cube trays. Thoughts? I'd love any feedback.

lneuner09 · May 2011

GAH, Nooner in a baby post!

Seriously, from what I understand it's super simple. There's a WCer who has a bunch of blog posts about it, might help:

http://penniesonaplatter.com/category/baby-food/

and I know my friend used this site when she started doing it:

http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/

HTH!

amelianguy · May 2011

I did it a few times, super easy. I just cooked down the veggies until they were super soft (I did butternut squash and sweet potatoes, both of which I roasted in the oven) and then, once cooled, I put them through a food mill. (old school, I know. food processor would be MUCH easier.) I used a little breast milk to thin it out to the right consistency. Then fill ice cube trays and freeze! Super easy!

YouandMe912 · May 2011

Thanks! It does seem really easy but I didn't know if I'd be getting in over my head. I figure I can cook up a few things on a Sunday that should last a week or so. Especially in the beginning when he's not eating a ton. Ames, what is typically the food progression? I know they typically start with sweet potatoes and avocados but what else? When do you introduce fruits?

amelianguy · May 2011

tgoff248:
Ames, what is typically the food progression? I know they typically start with sweet potatoes and avocados but what else? When do you introduce fruits?

We did one veggie every 3 days for about a month, and then we started incorporating fruits. We didn't want her to get a taste for sweet things and start rejecting vegetables, and it seemed to work because she still is not a fan of sweet things. (Vanilla pudding is about the sweetest treat she likes.) And I'm sure your doctor told you, the reason for waiting 3 days between new foods is to look for allergies.

Once you get a few things he likes, you can start doing combinations too. We would occasionally do like sweet potato and corn together, broccoli with a little cheese, etc.

MrsMeMo · May 2011

I will be making as much of my own baby food as possible, and already make a lot of it for the baby at work.

Fruits and vegetables can be introduced at the same time, around 4-6 months. Some people say veg. first because fruits are sweeter, but most studies have shown it really doesn't matter. You just have to make sure to go a few days in between introducing new foods incase something causes an allergy.

Once they've been on very thin fruits/veg/cereal for at least a month or two you can up the consistancy to make it thicker, and start introducing mixes (potatoes and spinach for example). You can also start adding in some meats at this time, but again, making sure they're thinned out. Dairy also comes in around 6-8 months.

You'll know when he's ready for foods that he has to chew a little.

YouandMe912 · May 2011

Thanks for the info and encouragement ladies! I think if he had his way he'd eat real food now. It never fails that he wakes up instantly when I'm cooking and he smacks his lips. Even if he's just eaten. Lol.

mrs pH · May 2011

I'm also planning on making baby food... and here are some sites that have been recommended:

http://weelicious.com/

http://smittenkitchen.com/baby/

kelklump · May 2011

I think Mark would feel like a failure if he didnt make food for Charlotte- He is looking so forward to this. I am using a few of the links above and just hoping that teh few books I have help!

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