S/O Making Baby Food

MelCfromMN · September 2010

This might be a dumb question, but I guess I haven't looked into this at all, and I'm curious. Can you just cook the food normally, and then throw it in a food processor? That's what those baby food makers look like. I mean, can't u just cook peas in the microwave and then blend it up? Is that the same or am I missing something?

mrssburnison · September 2010

my thoughts exactly! Thanks for asking!

hispenguin · September 2010

As far as I know you can just throw your regular veggies into the blender and smooth it out. The only catch is that you don't want any seasonings at all with the veggies, or any of the food you plan to make into baby food.

Kristenrobli · September 2010

I think that in some instances, you need to steam the food first

KWPNJumper55 · September 2010

We steamed or roasted what we wanted to blend, pureed it, and froze it in icecube trays. Then we just stored the cubes in ziplock bags in the freezer. When we wanted to use it, heat it up, used breastmilk to thin it and serve!

hisbabybear · September 2010

that isnt really the case. Most vegetables need to be steamed to be softened first and then they can be pureed with a little water.

Fruits are a little easier.

Then you can choose to store them in the freezer in little cubes and just pop them out when you need them.

JennieMatt10 · September 2010

is it weird that I'm super excited to make baby food?I keep wanting to practice, but it really doesn't make sense --I don't think DH would appreciate coming home to pureed carrots and pears for dinner... Maybe because it will be the easiest meal I'll even cooks. Steam. Puree. Serve. lol

lnicky · September 2010

I think we're going to get one of these. I'm glad to hear others want to make their own food too! I think it'll be fun, but all less expensive by far! We like to eat healthy and organically; that's expensive coming from baby jar.

https://www.amazon.com/Beaba-Babycook-Baby-Food-Maker/dp/B001LQCOIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1284675970&sr=8-1

MTOW · September 2010

KWPNJumper55:
We steamed or roasted what we wanted to blend, pureed it, and froze it in icecube trays. Then we just stored the cubes in ziplock bags in the freezer. When we wanted to use it, heat it up, used breastmilk to thin it and serve!

This. I found a stick blender to be the perfect implement most of the time. It was the only thing I bought to make baby food.

mrsbmw09 · September 2010

With most foods you need to steam them first and then puree them. That goes for most meats as well. Even fruits need to be steamed or roasted before being pureed. The only reason I was looking at one of those tools is because I don't have a blender or food processor, I just don't need them. I was actually looking at one much cheaper from BRU.

mek10976 · September 2010

I steamed all the food and then put it in the Beaba Babycook or Cuisenart. You might have to use a little water to thin out the puree. But it is really simple.

bryanddani2009 · September 2010

I'm going to be purchasing the Beaba Babycook and they also make a cookbook to go along with it. I just think it's going to be much more cost efficient than having to buy baby food. Other than that, I think you can just steam it and blend it up! My mother-in-law said she would wait to add seasonings to their meals until right before they ate and would just blend whatever she made for her and my father-in-law.

erin.m · September 2010

KWPNJumper55:
We steamed or roasted what we wanted to blend, pureed it, and froze it in icecube trays. Then we just stored the cubes in ziplock bags in the freezer. When we wanted to use it, heat it up, used breastmilk to thin it and serve!

This, except I thickened or thinned it with formula or water before freezing. I just threw it in the blender-works like a charm. Once they get through the not allergic phase then you can start mixing one cube of this with a cube of that for variety. It's much healthier, cheaper and really easy. I would steam or bake a bunch of stuff every few weeks or so. Make sure you label your ziplocs so you know what everything is, some stuff looks the same. Also check out this website for info and ideas.

https://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/

erin.m · September 2010

lnicky:

I think we're going to get one of these. I'm glad to hear others want to make their own food too! I think it'll be fun, but all less expensive by far! We like to eat healthy and organically; that's expensive coming from baby jar.

https://www.amazon.com/Beaba-Babycook-Baby-Food-Maker/dp/B001LQCOIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1284675970&sr=8-1

Don't waste your money just use your blender-you can make much more at a time too.

chicsub · September 2010

I made all of DS's baby food and either used a blender, a Magic Bullet or the KidCo hand processor. I even added seasoning b/c he liked the food much more that way. Ditto to wholesomebabyfood site, that's basically where I got all my info.

missmiss307 · September 2010

There's a good tutorial-type explanation at Smitten Kitchen, as well as some recipes for baby food: https://smittenkitchen.com/baby/tools/

Phillychickadee · September 2010

I made all of DS's baby food. Just steam and puree. Easy peasy!

I had the Beaba Cook and took it back in about a week. If you are going to make it, make big batches! The beaba cook could only make a few servings and I felt like I was doing it all the time. Ugh. Use your blender or food processor and a steamer basket. I did one or two different fruits or veggies a week and had a great stock and a good variety.

https://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/ has all kinds of recipes and guides as to what baby can eat when. Great site!

MissLinz · September 2010

KWPNJumper55:
We steamed or roasted what we wanted to blend, pureed it, and froze it in icecube trays. Then we just stored the cubes in ziplock bags in the freezer. When we wanted to use it, heat it up, used breastmilk to thin it and serve!

This. Don't use the microwave. Also we bought the baby food trays for the freezer.

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