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How to Make Organic Baby Food

October 11, 2009 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

It’s no surprise that serving organic foods to your baby is a healthy choice. Even though the nutrition of an organic food is equal to a non-organic food, organics are inherently healthier because they don’t carry synthetic pesticides, hormones or fertilizer residue.

Making your own organic baby food is a great way to introduce your baby to a lifetime of healthy food choices.

Potatoes and Squash

Step 1

Boil or bake organic potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams or squash with the skins still on.

Step 2

When the flesh of the potato or squash is soft, scoop it out of the skin and add a bit of water. The amount of water you use is up to you.

Step 3

Blend or mash the potato or squash with the water to create a pureed consistency. Add more water if you desire a smoother puree.

Fruits and Veggies With Peels

Step 1

Peel and core organic fruits like apples or unripe pears (ripe pears can be mashed with a fork). Peel carrots or parsnips.

Step 2

Chop the fruit or veggie of your choice into small pieces.

Step 3

Add the chopped up fruit or vegetable to approximately three tablespoons of boiling water. Boil for five minutes or until soft.

Step 4

Blend the water and fruit or vegetable to a smooth, pureed consistency.

Meats

Step 1

Simmer organic chicken breast or organic lamb filet in organic, low sodium chicken broth or organic, low sodium tomato sauce until the meat is soft.

Step 2

Puree until smooth.

Step 3

Mix organic baby veggies with organic meat baby foods for a meal with interesting new flavors and textures.

Storing Homemade Organic Baby Food

Step 1

Place the organic baby food puree into clean, sanitized ice cube trays. Each cube measures about one ounce so it’s easy to determine how much to feed your baby.

Step 2

Freeze the baby food.

Step 3

Pop the food out of the tray, place in a storage container, and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for one day. Serve chilled or warmed up by placing the container in warm water.

Warnings

  • Avoid serving beef until your pediatrician recommends it.

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