When my son started eating solid foods at six months old, I skipped the baby cereal and immediately introduced him to vegetables. I also opted to make my own baby food, which I personally consider easier, tastier, and cheaper than store bought varieties. In addition to sweet potatoes, one of the first baby foods that […] More
When both my kiddos started eating solid foods, I introduced a variety of fruits and vegetables through homemade baby food. I particularly enjoyed cooking up fun food combos. One mixture that I created was acorn squash and banana. Acorn squash is very low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. The vegetable is also a good […] More
Because of the versatility of bananas, I often keep the fruit on my counter for my family to enjoy. Plus, when bananas start to turn black, I can make muffins from the mushy fruit. Bananas are also full of healthful nutrients, making the yellow fruit a perfect first food for baby. Bananas are very low […] More
When both my kiddos started eating solid foods at exactly six months old, I immediately introduced vegetables and fruits through homemade baby food that I lovingly prepared in my kitchen. I personally find homemade baby purees and mashes easier, tastier, and cheaper than store bought varieties. In addition to sweet potatoes and green beans, one […] More
My daughter loves picking out fun fruits and vegetables to try. Right before my son turned six months old, she picked out some purple cauliflower. Because I prefer to make my own homemade baby food, I set aside some of the cauliflower to turn into food for my new little eater. Cauliflower including purple cauliflower […] More
My family and I eat a lot of fish. When my son started eating solids at six months, one of the first foods that I fed to him was salmon and sweet potato. Not only is fish like salmon great for the body and brain, but a Danish study that I had read a few […] More
When my daughter first started eating solid foods at six months, avocado was the second food that I introduced. When my son turned six months old back in April, I also introduced him to avocado a few days after his first sweet potatoes. Avocados are very low in cholesterol and sodium. The green fruit is […] More
When my son first started eating solids back in April, I introduced him to a variety of healthy flavors through homemade baby food that I lovingly prepared in my kitchen. Based on my experience with my daughter, I personally find homemade baby food more flavorful than commercial varieties. Making my own purees and mashes is […] More
I exclusively breastfed both my kiddos for the first six months of life and then started introducing solid foods through homemade baby food that I cooked up in my kitchen. In addition to individual foods, I love coming up with fun food combos for my infant son. Both blueberries and apples are healthy and exciting […] More
Blueberries are a favorite fruit in my house during the summer months. Like my daughter before him, my son is a huge fan of the homemade baby foods that I lovingly prepare for him in my kitchen. When he turned six months old back in April, I already had a freezer full of nutritious and […] More
I love making homemade baby food from fresh fruits and veggies for my son. When he turned six months old back in April, I already had a freezer full of nutritious and delicious purees ready for my son to explore. In addition to blackberries, one of the earliest fruits that I fed him was raspberries. […] More
Although I was not ready for him to grow so quickly, I do enjoy preparing homemade baby food for my son. When he turned six months old back in April, I already had a freezer full of nutritious and delicious fruit and vegetable purees ready for my son to explore. One of the earliest fruits […] More
