Making your own baby food at home is simple. There are a few rules to keep in mind when preparing weaning baby food that we will discuss in a moment. Other than that, all the extra items you need are a few food servings and a blender to mix and portion the food.
The main benefit of making weaning baby food in your own kitchen is that you can buy the freshest ingredients and have full control over the food your baby eats. many baby weaning recipes are based on lots of fruits and vegetables, but will also include protein from chicken, fish or lentils.
The first thing you can try is baby rice mixed with your baby’s breast milk or regular breast milk. It is easy to digest and provides a good dose of nutrients and vitamins. if this is the first time, try diluting the mixture a bit so that it is easier for your baby to digest.
Once your baby is comfortable with baby rice, start introducing different flavors to the rice by adding a fruit or vegetable puree. Your baby may develop likes and dislikes for certain flavors. This is a nice part of weaning as your baby is using their taste buds for the first time and you may be pleasantly surprised, but what you are giving them!
To ensure the best start for your baby, try to get organic foods. It may cost a bit more, but it’s worth it to give your little ones a healthy and nutritious start to life!
We recommend limiting your baby’s sugar intake to one or fewer sweet foods per day.
If there is a history of allergies, asthma, or eczema in your or your partner’s family, try to avoid dairy products (cow’s milk, cheeses, and yogurts), any fish, including shellfish, citrus fruits and their juices, or eggs , until your baby is near. eight months old We also recommend avoiding peanuts or sesame seeds if your family has such allergies, up to the age of three.
You may also consider avoiding foods that contain gluten, such as wheat, oats, and rye, to reduce your risk of celiac disease. This includes any breda, pasta or cereal made with these ingredients up to eight months of age.
Note: DO NOT add salt or sugar to your baby’s food or any of the weaning recipes found on this site. Your baby’s kidneys cannot process it effectively and may cause damage. There is a lot of natural salt in food for now.
Now let’s go over some simple recipes to get you started on the path to homemade baby food!
Strawberry and Banana Cream
This is just a simple, classic combination of strawberries and bananas that are packed with vitamins, goodness, and flavor.
This is a good source for:
- vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Manganese
Main ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas.
- 1 x Basket of Fresh Strawberries
- Breast milk or formula
Will need:
- 1 food processor or hand blender or baby food grinder
- 1 x ice cube tray or food portioner
- 1x peeler
method
1) Prepare your plantains by peeling and cutting the pulp. Prepare your strawberries by removing the stems and chopping them into large pieces.
2) Place everything in your blender of choice and blend until smooth.
3) Add enough breast milk or baby formula to make it to a satisfying consistency. You may need to do this in batches.
5) Fill your ice cube tray or portioner evenly with the puree and when completely cool, place in the freezer.
6) Once frozen, you can empty your portions into a freezer bag so you can use the portioners again.
Pea and Mint Blitz
This is so easy and delicious! This is basically a pea and mint soup without using an otherwise salt-filled stock base. Snap peas are naturally sweet and a good source of vitamin K. You can use frozen snap peas or petis pois, but don’t be tempted to use canned snap peas or mushy snap peas, as they will come with extra salt, sugar, and coloring!
a good source of
- vitamin K
- Manganese
- vitamin B1
- Vitamin C
Ingredients
- 3 x cups of peas
- 20g x unsalted butter
- fresh mint or dried mint
- Breast milk or formula
Will need
- 1 x large sauce
- 1 food processor, hand blender or baby food grinder
- 1 x tray for ice cubes or baby food portions
- 1x peeler
method
1) Pour the peas into the saucepan and cover with boiling water from a kettle.
2) Bring the peas to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
3) Drain the peas and add them to your blender of choice along with the butter and mint.
4) Mix well while adding enough breast milk or formula to get a consistency you like.
5) Fill your ice cube tray or portioner evenly with the puree and when completely cool, place in the freezer.
6) Once frozen, you can empty your portions into a freezer bag so you can use the portioners again.
To reheat simply heat a serving in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Test the temperature on your upper lip.
These are just two of my favorite recipes. You can find more baby food recipes at weaningbabyfood.com. Give them a try and I’d love to hear how it goes!