
Good morning! Or possibly afternoon/evening? Either way, welcome to the last installment of this little homemade baby food series. Drea and I have both admitted that these baby related posts make us feel a bit silly considering that our kids are now 3 & 4. But still, we wanted to share these important food factswith you and show you how easy it can be to get started making your own baby food at home. It really is incredibly easy (my kitchen skills don’t come anywhere near Drea’s and I still managed to pull it off.) So, here it is, part three: how to, from start to finish.

First, pick your produce. I found it easiest to prepare one type of fruit or vegetable at a time, but you can certainly add a few things together if you’d like. After you’ve made your selection, give it a good wash. Hold the produce under running water and gently rub the surface. You can use a produce brush for foods with a tough skin/surface. (Tip: only wash your fruits and veggies right before using them. Washing and then storing can promote the growth of bacteria.) When you’re done washing it’s time to chop. Make sure you are using a clean, sharp knife. Chop or dice into small pieces.

Next, put all the chopped up pieces into a strainer or colander. Place the strainer/colander into a pot (see above illustration) filled with about 2 cups of water. Put a lid on and turn the heat up to high. Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Leave the lid ON. The time needed will vary depending on what you’re steaming. So, I just check on it periodically and poke it with a fork to gage how much longer they’ll need. When the fork easily pierces all the way through the fruit or vegetable, it’s done.

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I made all my sons food for a good while and really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing, I don't have a baby yet but I'm all for the make it yourself, especially if it's your baby. I use to use a lot of canned and jared food but over the past year, I completely cut it out of my life and if I have too I buy it fresh and freeze it, instead of buying it canned! When it comes to your health, there really shouldn't be any excuses!
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