Making Organic Baby Food

Making Organic Baby Food - getting down to it

Baby food is simply ingredients that are mashed into a smooth consistency to be eaten by an infant. Homemade baby food can be made from the same organic ingredients you feed the rest of your family and it gives you the ability to introduce your little one to many more types of food.

Before you get started making your own organic baby food at home, there are a few basic tools you will need to have on hand:

• A steamer and roasting pan will come in handy for softening fruits and vegetables
• A hand grinder, food processor, blender, or even a potato masher can be used to make the baby food
• A cookie sheet and wax paper will come in handy if you plan to make your own infant cereal
• A cutting board, paring knife, and grater will also be useful in the preparation process
• An ice cube tray is ideal for freezing small portions of homemade organic baby food. Freezer bags, small freezer containers, or clean baby food jars can also be used for storing
• You will need freezer tape and a fine tip pen to label and date the baby food in the freezer

Once you have all your supplies, you can plan your baby’s meals and go shopping. Begin with simple cereals made of toasted grains and then start introducing fruits and vegetables to your baby. Select fresh, organic ingredients, but beware of possible nitrates in organic root vegetables like carrots. Nitrates can be harmful to infants under 6 months old.

Peaches, apples, and more exotic fruits like mangoes are excellent first fruits for your homemade organic baby food, while vegetables like squash, potatoes, and asparagus tips are possible choices as well. Once your baby has tried a variety of single fruits and vegetables, you can start making organic baby food with a combination of ingredients to expand her/his sense of taste.

How to Make Organic Baby Food

Making organic baby food at home is not really a complicated procedure. Start with quality fresh ingredients. Scrub the fruits and vegetables before peeling, cutting, and preparing them.

Steaming is the best way of preserving the nutrients in food. Once the ingredients are softened, mash, puree, or grind the food into a smooth, almost soupy consistency, adding water, formula, or breast milk as needed. Remember to strain mashed fruits to avoid seeds.

As your baby gets older, making organic baby food can be as simple as mashing a small amount of the family dinner with a hand grinder. The texture of the baby food can be less smooth as your baby grows as well.<

Salt, pepper, and other seasonings are not necessary, but herbs and spices can add variety to your homemade baby food as your little one’s taste develops.

As a parent, I’m sure you want only the best for your little bundle of joy. Making organic baby food can give your baby the healthy start in life that you hope for, with plenty of essential vitamins and nutrients that promise a strong immune system and proper growth.

Homemade organic baby food is inexpensive, easy to make, and the healthiest, as well as safest, choice for your baby’s mealtimes.

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