Puree the adult foods (not the spicy ones) that you make in a crock pot, like soups and stews or your cooked fresh veggies. I use a blender. Pour the puree into ice cube trays and heat for your little one for a delicious homemade meal. Beats the jars of baby food every time. My baby loved them! And it saves a bundle of money!
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I used to do this when my son's were babies and it saved alot of money.
CATIEMARIE4/27/2011 3:27:00 PM
This does save money. I made all of my own baby food and yes it took a little more time but was worth it. Cheaper and I knew exactly what they were eating.
MAMASUDS4/22/2011 5:15:00 PM
I always made my own baby food. I used a table top hand crank baby food mill. It goes everywhere with you - so eating out or at relatives is no problem.
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If you have a baby that is starting to get solids all starter baby food is healthy. So if your baby is having puree mango for snack then you have a fresh mango as well. It really helps if you make your own baby food while doing this. This helps me get back to the basics of food and clean eating.
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