It is so easy and much cheaper to buy organic vegetables to make your own baby food...and you know exactly what you are feeding your baby. Most jarred baby foods have preservatives that some babies have a reaction to. BoogieYo has a super sensitive stomach and there are only about 3 packaged baby foods that have the ingredient advertised (like carrots) and water. It gives me peace of mind to make my own food for her, she is definitely worth the extra half hour I spend each week pureeing and freezing her foods. I steam (you should always cook your fruits and vegetables, except for bananas and avocado's which can be served raw and mashed, when first starting solids and steaming holds in more nutrients than boiling) then puree, then pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze. One frozen cube is about 1 ounce, which is about 1 serving for a 5-8 month old. When she's ready to eat I microwave the frozen cube for about 30 seconds then mix with a little filtered water to thin. The cube wont be completely thawed but once you add the water and stir is will melt all the way and be room temperature. She loves it!!
Because she has just started solids we are only serving her steamed and pureed carrots, apples, pears, prunes, peas and soon sweet potatoes individually until her stomach gets used to digesting but in a few weeks she will be ready for 100 more purees!! I cant wait to make this and the many other recipes for my sweet girl
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and chopped
2 medium pears, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup water
and a Generous pinch of cinnamon
Put the fruit in a saucepan with water and cinnamon. Cover and cook over low heat for 6 minutes or until tender. Blend to a smooth puree. Bring to room temperature and serve.
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