What kinds of healthy foods do babies like best? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), babies should exclusively breastfeed for the first sixth months of life. At six months of age, babies should continue to breastfeed while receiving complimentary foods until age one. Breastfeeding should then continue until age two or beyond as mutually […] More
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
