kirsty n
I live in the uk and i guess you could say i am a bit of a fussy mum and get scared sometimes of what i should be feeding my baby.
she is comin up for 1 now and i know that the hv said give her what you are eatin but i am worried about the salt content in some food, ie like she loves potato waffles that you can buy from the freezer department but i am worried they are to high in salt.
i would love some ideas of some finger food other then the obivious things like fruit and veg that i can try with her. but is also safe for her to eat
Answer
You can't go wrong when you make your own food... A few waffle potatoes every once in a while is not going to hurt, though! I like this website: http://wholesomebabyfood.com/chickenadvanced.htm as it has recipes for things that are appropriate for various baby age groups (and the "older babies" recipes are good for the whole family!
One of the things that our daughter particularly enjoys are sweet potato "fries" (recipe is linked below) - I leave out the seasonings, and skip the microwave step, and they turn out perfectly! I even like them! There is a recipe for regular baked fries, too - a healthy alternative to french fries, and really easy to make (a lot cheaper than pre-packaged ones, too - you can make just one potato at a time if you want!).
Our daughter is now 14 months old, and exclusively eats what we eat... She LOVES pasta in any form (you can leave your daughter's in the pot to cook a little longer than yours so it gets kind of mushy, if you're worried about choking) - our daughter will eat it with marinara sauce, with cheese sauce (like macaroni and cheese), or just plain, sprinkled with a little Parmesan cheese.
Try using fresh ingredients instead of pre-packaged things... You can take out your daughter's portion of whatever you're eating BEFORE you season it so she isn't getting too much salt.
You can't go wrong when you make your own food... A few waffle potatoes every once in a while is not going to hurt, though! I like this website: http://wholesomebabyfood.com/chickenadvanced.htm as it has recipes for things that are appropriate for various baby age groups (and the "older babies" recipes are good for the whole family!
One of the things that our daughter particularly enjoys are sweet potato "fries" (recipe is linked below) - I leave out the seasonings, and skip the microwave step, and they turn out perfectly! I even like them! There is a recipe for regular baked fries, too - a healthy alternative to french fries, and really easy to make (a lot cheaper than pre-packaged ones, too - you can make just one potato at a time if you want!).
Our daughter is now 14 months old, and exclusively eats what we eat... She LOVES pasta in any form (you can leave your daughter's in the pot to cook a little longer than yours so it gets kind of mushy, if you're worried about choking) - our daughter will eat it with marinara sauce, with cheese sauce (like macaroni and cheese), or just plain, sprinkled with a little Parmesan cheese.
Try using fresh ingredients instead of pre-packaged things... You can take out your daughter's portion of whatever you're eating BEFORE you season it so she isn't getting too much salt.
Do you trust ready made baby food?
Christiana
I feed my son with powder base baby food since he was 4 months old. Now he is 11 months, and i'm trying to decide whether i can feed him by my own cooking food or can i give him ready made baby food in jars like Gerber or something.
What do you give your baby for their meals?
Do you trust ready to eat food ?
What brand is the best baby food u think?
Do you cook yourself for your baby?
And btw, he only want to eat the smooth one, he refused to eat the tender pieces. What should i do? Please help me!
Answer
It is not entirely a matter of trusting the jar food, as much as feeling that it is not fresh enough. But jar foods and frozen foods often hold their nutritional value better than some of the ways we prepare our foods.
I myself have always prepared my children's foods. I have always tried to buy organic fruits and vegetables to use. I also prepared what the rest of the family was eating, after a baby had already been introduced to a variety of foods, each for a period of several days to find any possible food allergies. In this way I was not inconvenienced to prepare something completely different for baby.
On occasion it was more convenient to grab a jar or two, and actually we kept a couple in the baby bag "just in case." Maybe baby was left spontaneously with a grandparent while we ran out for a hour or two of couple time.
Gerber brand has been available for so long that it just has a good reputation. I also like the Earth's Best brand because I feel like I am giving my child a healthier alternative, but in reality it is probably no different than Gerber.
My newest is only 3 months, but I am already pulling out the baby food recipe books to make his food myself. I am also looking into other organic food sources such as http://www.happybabyfood.com/
I have read some reports that organic baby foods are safer. It is up to you to decide. See one report in source.
At 11 months your baby may still need a smoother consistency, for the texture. One of my babies disliked the texture of meat, but could eat mushy or soft fruits and veggies close to his 1st birthday (he still does not like eating meat much and he is nearly 12). I would still mention this to the pediatrician. There could be a reason with your baby prefers smooth over tender.
It is not entirely a matter of trusting the jar food, as much as feeling that it is not fresh enough. But jar foods and frozen foods often hold their nutritional value better than some of the ways we prepare our foods.
I myself have always prepared my children's foods. I have always tried to buy organic fruits and vegetables to use. I also prepared what the rest of the family was eating, after a baby had already been introduced to a variety of foods, each for a period of several days to find any possible food allergies. In this way I was not inconvenienced to prepare something completely different for baby.
On occasion it was more convenient to grab a jar or two, and actually we kept a couple in the baby bag "just in case." Maybe baby was left spontaneously with a grandparent while we ran out for a hour or two of couple time.
Gerber brand has been available for so long that it just has a good reputation. I also like the Earth's Best brand because I feel like I am giving my child a healthier alternative, but in reality it is probably no different than Gerber.
My newest is only 3 months, but I am already pulling out the baby food recipe books to make his food myself. I am also looking into other organic food sources such as http://www.happybabyfood.com/
I have read some reports that organic baby foods are safer. It is up to you to decide. See one report in source.
At 11 months your baby may still need a smoother consistency, for the texture. One of my babies disliked the texture of meat, but could eat mushy or soft fruits and veggies close to his 1st birthday (he still does not like eating meat much and he is nearly 12). I would still mention this to the pediatrician. There could be a reason with your baby prefers smooth over tender.
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