How to make homemade baby food in bulk

We live in a busy, disposable society and it is often all too easy to succumb to the appeal of processed prepackaged baby food from the supermarket. What if I was to show you a quick and easy way to make homemade baby food in bulk? This will not only save you money but you will know exactly what your precious little ones are consuming.

Timing
I choose to make my baby food once a week at the same time that I prepare dinner for the 'grown up' members of my family. I make 2 weeks worth and alternate making meat with vegetables and fruit combinations. I don't use any specific recipes, I simply choose from the ingredients I have in the fridge and fruit bowl.

Step 1: Purchase some small portion sized containers.
There are so many options out there but I prefer Baby Tubs . Whatever containers you choose, ensure that they are BPA free, toxin free and are safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher.

This is a small cost outlay in the beginning, but you will save money in the long run. In addition, the containers can be re-used, so you're also reducing the amount of waste.

Step 2: Sterilise your containers
You can use a steriliser but I find it quicker and easier to sterilise my containers with boiling water. Just be careful to keep them out of reach of toddlers and investigative pre-schoolers.



Step 3: Choose your ingredients
As mentioned, I simply choose from the ingredients I have on hand. Below are some of the combinations I have come up with:
The combinations are endless.

Step 4: Peel and cut up all your ingredients
Peel all fruit and vegetables and cut up like you are making a stew.



Step 5: Cooking and softening the ingredients
If you are cooking with meat, brown the meat in the bottom of the saucepan first, then add vegetables and fill the saucepan with water to cover the ingredients and simmer over a low heat until the ingredients are soft.

If you are just cooking fruit or vegetables, simply cover the ingredients with water and simmer over a low heat until they are soft.

Step 6: Drain the water and allow content to cool

Step 7: Puree ingredients
Once cool, use a bar mix to puree ingredients to the consistency you desiree.

Step 8: Spoon out into sterilised containers

Step 9: Freeze and then simply defrost and warm as required



Next time you're making your dinner, give this a try and I can guarantee you will save money and have peace of mind knowing that you are giving your little ones the healthiest start in life.

Do you have any yummy baby food recipes you can share?

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