What solids do you use? (Brand, not food type)

AnnaBanana0327 · September 2010

So I'm starting my research on solids. We've decided to start at 4 months instead of 6 b/c I'm running a few oz's short of BM each day already. I'd rather start solids than have to supplement more as her needs increase.

What brand do you use (Beech-Nut, Gerber, Earth's Best etc)? If you make your own, I'd love recipes!! Thanks mamas!

Pocky873 · September 2010

For rice cereal and oatmeal, I've been using Happy Bellies. It's organic and fortified with DHA and probiotics. DD took to both of these very well, though she likes oatmeal better than rice cereal. For veggies and fruits, I will be making my own. We're starting green beans on Sunday. I got a Beaba Babycook as a gift and will be using that to steam and mash it up.

lildevil968 · September 2010

Earths Best, and sometimes Gerber Organic.

AnnaBanana0327 · September 2010

maiwamoto:
For rice cereal and oatmeal, I've been using Happy Bellies. It's organic and fortified with DHA and probiotics. DD took to both of these very well, though she likes oatmeal better than rice cereal. For veggies and fruits, I will be making my own. We're starting green beans on Sunday. I got a Beaba Babycook as a gift and will be using that to steam and mash it up.

I've been looking at these and wondering if they are worth the $$. I'd love to know how it goes! Good luck!

VampyAuthor · September 2010

Gerber Organic, so far so good. We just started solids on 20 Sept

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Starfish113 · September 2010

Anna! I sent you a PM the other day

The email I sent you came back! And we use Gerber for oatmeal.... when we try veggies I want to make my own... we'll see.

cpkeim · September 2010

I have Beech-Nut, Gerber and Earth's Best. All stage one. I like Gerber for storage because they stack nicely.

cdc1982 · September 2010

So far we've been using Gerber (rice cereal & purees). I just got a coupon for Beech-Nut so I'm going to try them too. I'd like to try making my own, I just don't have time!

AnnaBanana0327 · September 2010

Starfish113:
Anna! I sent you a PM the other day The email I sent you came back! And we use Gerber for oatmeal.... when we try veggies I want to make my own... we'll see.

I can't pm from my phone!

I'll definitely check them tonight from my computer. Thanks!!

kari0426 · September 2010

I pretty much make everything but have bought a couple of jars of Earth's Best.

Making your own is really a lot easier than I expected and I like knowing exactly what's in there. I've made carrots and squash (peel, steam them on the stove until soft, blend until smooth - make sure to add water for the right consistency, freeze in ice cube trays, transfer to plastic freezer bags).

There is a great website, wholesomebabyfood.com They have a bunch of great information if you're interested in making you own. GL!

kari0426 · September 2010

I pretty much make everything but have bought a couple of jars of Earth's Best.

Making your own is really a lot easier than I expected and I like knowing exactly what's in there. I've made carrots and squash (peel, steam them on the stove until soft, blend until smooth - make sure to add water for the right consistency, freeze in ice cube trays, transfer to plastic freezer bags). I also make sweet potatoes (roast in the oven for about an hour, put them in the food processor and repeat above directions), apples and pears.

There is a great website, wholesomebabyfood.com They have a bunch of great information if you're interested in making you own. GL!

Pocky873 · September 2010

AnnaBanana0327:
maiwamoto:

For rice cereal and oatmeal, I've been using Happy Bellies. It's organic and fortified with DHA and probiotics. DD took to both of these very well, though she likes oatmeal better than rice cereal. For veggies and fruits, I will be making my own. We're starting green beans on Sunday. I got a Beaba Babycook as a gift and will be using that to steam and mash it up.

I've been looking at these and wondering if they are worth the $$. I'd love to know how it goes! Good luck!

Will definitely let you know how it goes! If you already have a steamer and a blender or food processor, those would work as well. I have read around here that people also use something called a "Magic Bullet". I probably would've used my existing kitchen stuff if someone didn't give me the Beaba. GL! The wholesomebabyfood.com website is a fantastic resource.

MelonieK · September 2010

Right now we are using Nature's Goodness fruits and veggies and Beech Nut cereal until we have a better idea of what her likes and dislikes are. When she turns 5 months, I want to start making her food.

Flowr4246 · September 2010

So far, I've made everything except for her cereal (I use the Gerber rice and oatmeal). There're really no recipes involved. I will recommend 'equipment' though. Get a steamer basket and silicone ice cube trays (links open in new windows). The basket helps retain the nutrients while steaming and the silicone trays make it easier to pop the food out once it's frozen.

Use the water from the pot in your food processor to add liquid. For squash, which I roast (cut in half, scoop the seeds and cook at 400 degrees, facedown on a cookie sheet, for about 40 minutes), use bottled or filtered water or formula/BM. I don't cook bananas, so I thinned those with some formula (a few tablespoons was all I needed for about 4 bananas). Instead of dealing with making your own pumpkin, use the Libby's canned.

Remember that each ice cube is 1 ounce of food. (2 T. per ounce when filling the trays.) www.wholesomebabyfood.com also has some great tips!Good luck!

Flowr4246 · September 2010

My last post here turned into a novel, so I'm splitting this up. I happened to think of this recipe that I made (for us) the other day. It turned out to be a great baby food for DD too... She loved it! (Just make sure your LO has already had each of the ingredients separately first.)

Pumpkin Spiced Applesauce

12 oz. pumpkin (1 1/2 cups), 9 - 10 apples (assorted types), 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Peel, core and chunk apples. Add all ingredients to a large pot and bring to boil (covered) over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until the apples start to break down and it gets really juicy (about 20 minutes). Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another 20 - 30 minutes (or until the majority of the liquid evaporates). Puree in a food processor to get a smooth consistency. Enjoy!

nestinginjapan · September 2010

I'm planning on making my own. This is one of my favorite food blogs and she has some great baby food posts...

https://penniesonaplatter.com/

Erin&Ryan · September 2010

With DS, I used Earth's Best or Gerber Organic.

FYI, at this point, solids shouldn't be replacing BM or formula in baby's diet. If she needs more BM/Formula, that should take precedence. Solids at this point are basically only for practice.

https://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/solids-how.html

AnnaBanana0327 · September 2010

Erin&Ryan:
With DS, I used Earth's Best or Gerber Organic.

FYI, at this point, solids shouldn't be replacing BM or formula in baby's diet. If she needs more BM/Formula, that should take precedence. Solids at this point are basically only for practice.

https://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/solids/solids-how.html

Thanks! Yeah, I'm not trying to use it to add calories from food yet. Just want to start setting the ground work for the future. My little chunker is already over 14 lbs and taking 5.5 oz bottles. I won't be adjusting her BM intake. But thanks again. I heart kellymom!

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