Just found a very informative article written by Leslie Quigley over at Eco Child’s Play.
Leslie discusses her approach to feeding solids to her son, including her reasons for choosing home made food. She covers techniques for preparation, cooking, storing and reheating. It’s refreshing to read an article based on real world experiences, and there’s also a handy little butternut squash recipe.
The time when a baby graduates from baby food to solid foods is an exciting time for parents. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy dons his chef hat to teach you a few simple baby recipes that you can make using a food processor or blender. Watch as he makes organic food for babies including blended turkey and bananas. He also gives his review of one of the models of baby food processors available. Check it out for some great baby feeding tips. DadLabs ep. 456.
It was honestly a tough choice trying to decide which fruit or vegetable we would choose for Chloe’s first food. Butternut squash is in season and all over the farmer’s market, so that’s what we chose. This video is the first bite she ever took, so it’s extra special that we captured it! Butternut squash puree is delicious, highly nutritious and perfect for a babies first bite of food.
No matter how much you try to impose moderation in your home, when it comes to Halloween and kids — it’s all about the sugar. You can hope for the best that your neighbors will be pushing dried fruit over M&M’s, but if you’re a realist you’ll accept the fact that chocolate and candy will be the treats of choice and that this is one day of the year that is very likely out of your control.
Bring something healthy and fun into the mix – check out this recipe for pumpkin milkshakes over at Weelicious – fantastic.
The Beaba Babycook is a one-of-a-kind, patented compact countertop appliance that functions as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby.
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