Likely Flammable ?'s about solids

beachybride1

1) I have a veggie steamer & a food processor - can I make my own baby food with these items?  I have seen tons of pricey baby food makers out there and I'm not sure if they're necessary.  What am I missing here?

 

2) I always assumed I would give baby food at room temp...we have been doing formula at room temp and just started rice cereal at room temp.  I was surprised to look at some of the jars of baby food and they had microwave instructions...is this necessary?  I always assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that is was ok to serve at room temp - sweet potato, squash, etc.. thoughts?  I guess I prefer food if it is warmed (of course), so I guess my LO would too, but wanted to know what other folks are doing.  Is room temp okay too?

MidwestTexan

I serve all baby food at room temp.

Yes, you can make your own baby food with the appliances you have. The baby-specific ones are mostly a gimic.

penguingrrl

1)  I used my regular food processor and the veggie steamer basket I have for a pot.  I never bought a special item and never felt like any of them would make life particularly easier.

2)  DD always had food room temp. and never seemed to mind. 

missnewbride

I hadn't thought about temperature.  Good question!

MrsAmers

1) Yes, you can.  No gadgets needed.

2) Room temp is fine, but I would usually warm up a little so it was closer to body temp since baby is EBF.  Also, I make extra food ahead and freeze it, so sometimes the warming process makes it a bit warmer than room temp.

brideofscowboy

1) I use a pot, steamer basket and a blender or hand blender.

2) I do room temp or slightly warmed if the food has been thawing in the fridge.

lzybeanie

1) Yes...no need for any extra equipment. I just either steam or bake my veggies and then process the heck out of them.

2) Veggies are usually heated - would you like to eat cold carrots or squash? That's the way I look at it! The closer she gets to real food the more I think about how I'd like it prepared. Fruit is almost always cold or room temp. FWIW, we do room temp bottles - never warmed them.

littlestbrujah

1) I used my microwave to cook and my blender to puree... and my icecube trays to freeze

2) Generally room temp, unless it was frozen and I defrosted it then sometimes it was slighlty warmed

Melymel80

Yes I make my own. Have a beaba and love it to pieces...I warm everything to "body temp" LO is EBF and that is what she is used to and what she seems to like. 

TennisWife815

Yes, you can make your own baby food with the appliances you have. The baby-specific ones are mostly a gimic. I also serve baby food room temperature, but if I don't finish the jar it goes in the fridge.