Baby Jar Foods
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Moving from Pureed Baby Food
Asked by L.W. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2009
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I have a 10 month old boy who has been eating pureed baby food since he was a little over 6 months old. I have tried several times to give him some soft mashed banana...
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- It sounds like he isn't ready. Keep trying with soft foods just like you have been, but maybe once a week. You don't want to push him too fast, because he might star...
- Hi L.: My daughter had the same issue and it took her until she was 16 mos. old before she was off of baby food. Every child is different and in my daughter's case,...
- I think you already got some great advice (bananas are awful sticky maybe try cut up avocado or kiwi(1 cm chunks) or cheerios instead) , but I would just add: he isn't...
Blender Baby Food
Asked by K.C. from Elkhart
on March 11, 2007
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Have any moms out there made their own baby food. I plan on doing it with my son who is now three months old and was wondering it anyone had any advice?
Thank you!
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- I LOVED making my kids baby food! I basically purchased all organic fruits and veggies, steamed them, blended them to the texture they liked using the water from the s...
- Look in to books. "Super Baby Foods" is supposed to be really good. There are books on baby purees as well. Check the Le Leche League site, they sell a book that co...
- Ahhh, he wants the good stuff. Ok, go to wal-mart or k-mart and they have this little bullet thingy almost like what you see on tv. It can grind between 4 and 6 ounces...
4.5 Yo Hiding Food
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on March 15, 2011
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Hi Moms. I need to talk out, but more so need to advice on what my next step is. Not sure if this matters, but I was a SAHM until recently. My 4.5yo has never been ...
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- I don't think I would make too big a deal out of it. Maybe she didn't really take the food to her room because she was hungry...maybe she just did it on a whim and whe...
- Just a thought based on my own experience. I remember being around 6 when I start hiding food that I didn't like under the cushions of the seat and I would take it lat...
- Do you forbid her to have a snack after a certain time? My 5 YO daughter is often hungry at bedtime. They are growing, yet have little tummy's. I usually give her a...
Making Baby Food at Home..??
Asked by T.K. from Seattle
on January 25, 2009
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I have heard that it is fairly easy to make baby food at home and then freeze for when needed. I am willing to try it, especially since I would know exactly what would...
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- wholesomebabyfood.com is a good resource for age-appropriate foods and recipes, as are the books The Petite Appetite by Lisa Barnes and First Foods by Annabelle Karmel...
- Hello T., There is an AWESOME book out there call "Super Baby Food" and it walked me (holding my hand) all the way through making my own baby food. It is a fabulou...
- When I made baby food I used a steamer and steam the veggies to get them cooked to be able to mush. I used the Magic Bullet (but could used a blender with puree mode)...
Making Baby Food
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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I would like to make baby food. My DD is 4 1/2 months old and would like to get started. Does anyone have advice or any good recipes?
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- I see others recommended the Super Baby Food book. I wanted to add that I absolutely love it and still think it's a great resource with 7 & 9 yo.
- I made (and am making!) all of my daughter's food. It's super easy - a couple times a month I'd steam a bunch of vegetables, make some meat dishes, puree them in a foo...
- Check out the book "Super Baby Food" by Ruth Yaron. It is FULL of recipes and healthy kid food ideas. The best thing I got from it was the way to make your own rice ce...
Making Own Baby Food
Asked by S.M. from Indianapolis
on June 3, 2008
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Hey ladies! I am looking for info on how to make baby food for my 7 mo old. Do you have any recommendations on equipment needed, how to make it, or good recipes?
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- I made all of my son's baby food and was commended on how "gourmet" I was. It was very easy. Once a week I would go to the store and buy the freshest produce. Take it ...
- I have an 8 month old, and I am the mom of 3. I have used a baby food grinder for all my kids, very simple.. Whatever you cook, put it in baby food grinder and feed it...
- Hey S., The Magic Bullet is wonderful for that and for other things that the whole family will enjoy. I love mine because it is SO easy to use and SO easy to clean.
Advice on Introducing Table Food
Asked by S. from Nashville
on August 19, 2006
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My pediatrician is recommeding that we start our 9 month old son on table food - soft food at a size he can gum and swallow (minus the choking and allergy list). He s...
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- S., don't worry... when he's ready to eat table food, he will. Just keep introducing it - just don't have any expectations... I highly recommend the books - "WHat...
- Does he have teeth?? I have 4 kids and I gave them a taste of something here and there.... but never gave solid foods until 1 year old to supplement nutrition when co...
- It sounds like he isn't hungry. Is he drinking a bottle before the meal? More importantly, babies develope at different paces. Just continue to feed him a thick bab...
Refusing Baby Food
Asked by L.O. from Provo
on October 16, 2009
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My just barely turning one dd is refusing to eat baby food. I'm not sure if it's because she's teething (she getting 2 top teeth - not the middle but the ones on the ...
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- Sounds like you've gotten tons of great ideas already. I'd also recommend checking out this advice from the Dr. Sears website. I really stressed out about getting my...
- Make sure that you give your daughter milk first. This way she still gets the nutrients she needs, and can use the food more for practice than for nutrition. Then, y...
- I have a 10 month old and i began to give her baby gerbers she refused them so i made her her baby food and now she eats bananas grapes pineapple beans etc ans shes pe...
Baby Food
Asked by H.B. from San Antonio
on November 18, 2006
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i was wondering...is it too early to move on to the 2nd foods. my son is 5 and a half months and i have already introduced him to all the 1s. he has had no problem or ...
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- I would go ahead and feed it to him. How did you introduce the first foods? My son is 5 and a half months also and Im having trouble introducing cereal and the 1st fo...
- You can start the #2 already. It is just a different texture so if he likes it, it is ok. My daughter is 8 months old now and is on #3 foods. All babies are different...
- I would go ahead and give him the 2nd food. Have you tried giving him a piece of toast, cracker or other piece of bread to chew on after he finishes the jar food. My c...
Homemade Baby Food...
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on April 24, 2007
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Any tips on making homemade baby food?
where to start, how to store, ect.....?
Anything would be helpful!
Thanks a bunch~~
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- I recommend "First Meals" by Annabell Karmel. Great baby food and young children recipes!!
- M., Good for you! My daughter is 1 year and I remember thinking that making my own food was such a daunting task- but it is actually SO simple. I started with a book...
- put about 2 tablespoons full in each compartment of an ice cube tray. once its frozen, empty the cubes into a huge freezer bag and label it and put the date on it, fro...
