| If you are into making your own baby food then | | | | You will want to either steam, boil or bake the |
| you are likely using a blender. There are numerous | | | | vegetables first before you transfer to the |
| healthy blender recipes that are quick and easy to | | | | blender to be pureed. Remember that babies |
| make. Once you have made the pureed blends of | | | | should not be fed corn nor should you add any |
| baby food, cover immediately and refrigerate (for | | | | salt, sugar or fat to your blender recipes. |
| no longer than 3 days) or else place in freezer. | | | | Blender or Food Processor? |
| Baby food recipes are not difficult and are fairly | | | | If you are considering making your babies first |
| basic. | | | | foods from scratch then you may be wondering |
| Fruit – usually good for 6+ months | | | | whether it would be better to use a blender or a |
| Wash the fruit and cook in a small pot of boiling | | | | food processor. If you use a blender you will |
| water until it is soft. Then transfer to a blender | | | | definitely need to make sure that your fruits or |
| and puree until smooth. Make sure there are no | | | | vegetables are soft before you blend them. A |
| seeds or skin in the puree. If you are using ripe | | | | food processor gives you the added versatility of |
| and soft fruit such as a banana or a peach then | | | | being able to grind up your veggies first and then |
| you can usually skip the boiling step and just put | | | | puree them. However a blender is really all you |
| straight into the blender. Always make sure the | | | | need and it typically costs less, takes up less |
| puree is free of any chunks, seeds or skin pieces. | | | | room and is easier to clean. However your choice |
| If you are using frozen fruit, thaw it slightly | | | | will depend on your own personal preference. |
| before you blend. | | | | Making your own baby food does not have to be |
| Vegetables – usually good for 5+ months | | | | difficult and it allows you to provide healthy and |
| Once babies reach the age of 5 months they can | | | | fresh food for your infant. Using a simple blender |
| typically handle pureed carrots, squash, sweet | | | | will make the process quick, easy and very |
| potatoes, beets, spinach, peas and green beans. | | | | rewarding. |