Before you prepare your homemade baby food, you will need to pay attention to a few key details. First, you must be aware of common allergens and gas-inducing foods, as these can upset your baby’s digestive system. Examples of common allergens include household food items, such as; eggs, milk, wheat, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Examples of gas-inducing foods include; beans, broccoli, onions, fruit juice, wheat, cauliflower, garlic, and dairy.
The second thing you will want to be aware of is to ensure that your baby-food recipes are age-appropriate. For babies who are between 4 and 6 months, it is best to make only single-ingredient purees that are created from low-acid fruits and sweet vegetables. Pumpkin, for example, would be a good base ingredient for a healthy homemade recipe. For babies who are 7-8 months, you can begin slowly introducing other fruits, vegetables, and proteins into their diet. Try to make note if the baby suffers any allergies over time.
Babies who are between 9 and 12 months can begin eating chunkier pieces of meat and vegetables, whole milk and dairy. After your baby’s first birthday, you can begin introducing other foods, including fish, citrus and even honey.
Simple Homemade Baby Food Recipes
1. Pumpkin Pie
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For this baby-food recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
– One can of pumpkin puree
– The insides from one steamed sweet potato
– One cup of plain Greek yogurt
– A pinch of pumpkin seasoning, which could include nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
Blend these ingredients together in a blender or food processor and puree to your satisfaction (or to the satisfaction of your baby). This recipe will produce anywhere between five and seven containers of food for your baby.
2. Cherries and Turkey
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For this healthy homemade baby-food recipe, you will need to blend the following ingredients together in a blender or food processor:
– One pound of cooked ground turkey
– A handful of fresh and pitted cherries
– A splash of breast milk formula or alternatively, a small amount of almond milk.
This homemade recipe will also produce anywhere between five and seven containers of food for your baby.
How to Store and Serve Homemade Baby Food
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Store your baby food in containers that are freezer and microwave-safe. If you are storing your healthy baby food in the fridge, you can do so for up to three days. When it is time to serve your child, place the baby food in the microwave for 20 seconds. Stir the baby food and test its heat before serving it to your baby.
If you store your baby food in the freezer, you can do so for up to six months. You will want to place the container in the fridge the night before serving and reheat in the microwave for 20-25 seconds, depending.
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