Homemade Baby Food Done Easy!

Lets face it, it's way easier to just run to your local supermarket and pick up some baby food but, it is really that much more difficult to make it on your own? The answer is no! Besides being quite simple there are many more benefits to making your own food for your little one.

• You will save money - one store bought jar could run anywhere from .50 to $2.00 at times. This can add up to a lot. You can buy 3 sweet potatoes for $3 and have enough food for a couple of weeks if you freeze it.
• You control what ingredients are used. We trust what is given to us in those handy little jars but the truth is we don't really know what goes into the food. This includes additives such as salt or sugar (both of which little ones DO NOT need) and preservatives. 
• You can guarantee the quality & freshness of the ingredients you are using. When available and affordable organic is best. You can visit your local farmers market for organic fruits and veggies. This ensures that you are getting the freshest produce possible and you will be supporting your local farmers.
• You can be creative! Mix it up and try different combination's.

 When you are making homemade baby food make sure anything coming in contact with the food is clean. Babies digestive systems are very sensitive so its best to be as clean as possible. Also remember that once you are done cooking you must refrigerate or freeze the food immediately. It is best to freeze, refrigerated food can only be kept for 48 hours. Frozen food can last up to two months. Its best to freeze small quantities at a time and thaw as needed.

I personally love Baby Cubes to store my homemade baby food. They come with eight BPA, PVC & Phthalate free cubes. You can freeze them, thrown them in the microwave and dishwasher. The even come with a handy base that makes them stack-able and you can write the freeze date on them with a dry erase marker. Love em! You could also just use ice cube trays to freeze your food and them throw the cubes in a container or storage bag. Just don't forget to keep track of the date somewhere.

Have fun with it and remember, our little ones deserve the best. It might take a little bit more work but it's totally worth it in the end. Keep checking back for some basic recipes as well as some yummy ones. Its not all about peas and green beans anymore!

*The recommended age to introduce solids is 6 months. Please check with your pediatrician to make sure your child is ready for solids.