It's Simple! Really! Make Your Own Baby Food!
Making your own baby food does not have to be complicated or take a lot of valuable time. It can also save you a TON of money. You do not need a lot of fancy gadgets (though I love gadgets...especially kitchen ones) but sometimes they make it even easier!
So, what about the banana you ask? Go get the banana. Mush it! Simple as that.
How you ask? Well one way is to use a zip lock bag. Peel the banana...toss it into the bag, get rid of most of the air, seal and mush away.
Better yet, DELEGATE! Give the bag o' banana to your older child (under your supervision of course) and let him or her mash the banana. Kids love to help out mom, especially when it is for their baby brother or sister. By the time their done with it...it is perfect!
Make sure all the banana has been mushed. Open the bag and scoop it into a little bowl. Feel free to add some baby cereal such as oatmeal, rice or mixed grain. You can then add some water, breast milk or formula to thin to your desired consistency.
Make Your Own Baby Food!
Bananas and the Food Mill
I find that the mill works best with soft foods like bananas, cooked apples, ripe pears and peaches as well as cooked yams, beets, sweet potatoes and squash. I find that foods like green beans and peas are best prepared in a blender or food processor.
Homemade Bananas with the Kidco Food Mill
Kidco Baby Food Mill
a handy gadget for soft foods...
KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
This food mill is used many times a day in our house. It works best with soft foods like bananas (a regular favorite of Gavin's), ripe pears, peaches, plums, cooked apples and squash.
Food Mills
Oxo Good Grips Food Mill
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $55.50
Usually ships in 24 hours
KidCo Food Mill
Amazon Price: $13.33 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $11.79
Usually ships in 24 hours
Wearever/Mirro 50024 2 Quart 3 In 1 Stainless Steel Food Mill
Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $35.00
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
KidCo Baby Steps Food Mill, with Carrying Case , 1 food mill
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $14.99
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
WearEver #50025 3.5QT Stainless Steel Food Mill
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
List Price: $45.00
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Baby Bibs!
You Can't Have Enough Bibs!
Baby Bowls
Munchkin Three Stay Put Suction Bowl 3-Pack
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Nuby Suction Bowl Each-Colors may vary
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
The First Years Take & Toss Feeding Variety Pack 28 pc.
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 24 hours
Sassy Baby Large, Medium, And Small Feeding Bowl Set, Multiple Colors
Amazon Price: $7.25 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Bunch-A-Bowls w/ Lids - 4 pk
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Baby Spoons!
Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Spoon 2 Pack, Multiple Colors
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
Soft-Tip Infant Spoons - 6pk
Amazon Price: $4.97 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Colored Soft Bite Spoons - 5 pack
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Gerber Soft Bite Infant Spoon with Silicone Tip - 6 ea
Amazon Price: $5.97 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Nuby Hot Safe Soft Spoons - 3pk
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Got a Banana? Then You Can Make Your Own Baby Food!
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