{"id":6069,"date":"2023-12-21T05:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T05:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsmooh.com\/?p=6069"},"modified":"2023-12-21T05:50:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T05:50:14","slug":"parenthood-making-baby-food-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsmooh.com\/parenthood-making-baby-food-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Homemade Baby Food To Your Little Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Believe it or not, your baby will begin transitioning to solid foods somewhere around the six-month mark, around the same time they’re adjusting their sleep<\/a>. And while store-bought baby food is convenient, you don’t have to limit yourself to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike adult food, the work required for homemade baby food is surprisingly minimal. All you need is the right tools and a bit of guidance \u2014 both of which are covered in this article \u2014 and making baby food at home will be a breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Malina Malkani<\/a>, a pediatric dietician, \u201cmost babies are developmentally ready to start solid foods between four and six months.\u201d However, the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>, World Health Organization, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a> all recommend waiting until about six months old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before transitioning to solids, make sure your baby<\/a> is sitting up independently, grasping objects, showing interest in food, moving their head from side to side, and bringing larger objects to their mouths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only is homemade baby food relatively simple to make, but it\u2019s incredibly cost-effective. More often than not, you can simply take food that you\u2019re preparing for yourself and process it to a safe consistency for your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeding young babies the same foods as adults is a great way to expose them to a variety of nutritious foods. Plus, you\u2019ll always know exactly what your baby is eating, and you can make sure their food is free from the additives and preservatives sometimes found in store-bought food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Malkani tells us that \u201cit\u2019s important to start with nutrient-dense, iron-rich foods\u201d like pur\u00e9ed meats, salmon, tofu, mashed beans, or hummus. Other common first foods include mashed bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, pureed peas, or carrots. Additionally, \u201cit\u2019s ideal to pair iron-rich foods with foods high in vitamin C to increase absorption,\u201d says Malkani. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some parents prefer to start with pur\u00e9es, while others opt for baby-led weaning. The latter involves introducing solid foods as appropriate finger foods \u2014 usually taken from the family table \u2014 for self-feeding. Some examples include slices of avocado, banana, scrambled eggs, or roasted sweet potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whichever method you choose, make sure you\u2019re watching your baby for signs of fullness. Also, avoid common choking hazards like whole grapes, nuts, popcorn, hotdogs, and big globs of peanut butter. You should also avoid honey until after their first birthday, as it contains spores that can cause infantile botulism<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re making baby food at home, we recommend investing in a blender, food processor, or food mill. Any of these devices will allow you to quickly turn a small amount of adult food \u2014 like carrots or broccoli \u2014 into delicious baby pur\u00e9es. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you can absolutely make baby food without the fancy equipment. Simply use a fork or potato masher to turn soft foods \u2014 like bananas, avocados, and baked sweet potatoes \u2014 into mashes for your baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen Should I Introduce My Baby to Solid Foods?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Homemade Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Solid Foods Should I Start My Baby On?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What You Need To Make Homemade Baby Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Make Baby Food at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n