Making your own baby food allows you to buy in bulk, cook large batches and store in bulk. For me this means less running to the store and less expense. Don’t have an infant? Read on for an amazing tip for moms of toddlers and preschoolers, from a fellow mom and reader of this blog, to make your own pureed food snack pouches! Simple, easy snack idea.
I really enjoyed the time-saving, money-saving and nutritional benefits of making my own baby food for all four of my children. With my oldest, for a time, I had to purchase baby food after having major surgery, and for the twins I purchased food as well while we were on the road moving from Virginia to California, but making baby food is what I prefer.
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Peel, mash with fork or in food processor, then eat. I do not freeze these because they are so easy to mash up and use immediately. You can microwave them briefly if you would like them to be slightly cooked, but just be sure to test the temperature by tasting the food before feeding so baby does not get burned.
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Meats:
I have only made chicken into baby food, and all I do is bake it or poach it, then pick the meat off any bones. Then I place the meat into the blender and slowly drizzle water into the processor until a loose paste forms. These can be frozen in the ice cube trays too.
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This post was featured in A Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Feeding and Caring for Baby.
Enjoy your time at home!

Thanks for amazing content. I think it is very helpful for new born babies.The post is very informative and creative. I Loved it.Carry on
I am so glad to know it was helpful. 🙂
We need crucial instructions before choosing foods for our babies. Most probably we need hygienic, nutritious foods which consist of protein, vitamin and other essential ingredients. Instead of purchasing foods from outside it is quite better to give our baby homemade foods; here we can get some important instruction on how to prepare baby foods in home with essential healthy ingredients.
Thanks, Glenn. Homemade baby food is so nutritious-and less expensive than store bought!
I love the idea of the food pouches! How clever – this would be great for traveling on long trips or for snacks during sporting events.
Great ideas, Anne! Those food pouches are so handy. It was a great idea from, Cari. I am so glad she let me share here. Take care!
Thanks for sharing this. For some time, I was able to take care of my nieces and nephews when they were still babies and I made it a point to offer them natural foods only. I would have tried your suggestions especially the food pouches — looks like it is the ingredient to no mess feeding! 🙂
What a blessing you must have been to your family to care for your nieces and nephews! I am so glad that Cari shared the food pouch idea and let me share it-she is one clever mama! All the best to you, Mirtha!
Great post and perfect timing! My daughter is 5 month now and we soon will start with solids.
I am so glad to know that you can use these tips! My twins are not much older than your daughter. Enjoy the time with her while she is so little. 🙂