~ Buy the fruits, vegetables and meats you want to use in
your baby's food. Look for organic foods in your local
grocery store, natural foods store, Wegman's, Whole
Foods or organic food buying club.
~ Buy a babyfood cookbook and follow the instructions of
how to prepare baby's food so it is made properly for their
age and made to the right consistency for them.
~ When you've prepared the food as instructed, you may
need to blend it or grind it to the consistency best for your
baby.
~ If you are making a lot of food at one time, buy two or
more ice cube trays. Then, fill up the ice cube trays with
the blended/pureed food.
~ Put the ice cube trays in your freezer for several hours
or overnight if needed until the cubes are completely
frozen. Take the cubes out of the trays and place them
into a ziplock bag labeled "food name" "date".
~ When you are ready to feed your baby, defrost one cube
in the microwave or stove-top. Stir until consistency is
right for your baby. Make sure the temperature isn't too
hot so you don't burn your baby.
Until Baby Is A Certain Age
Honey
(not an allergen but may cause botulism
in infants under 1yr old)
After 1 year
Peanut Butter
After 1 or 2 years
(Tree) Nuts
(also may pose a choking hazard)
After 1 or 2 years
Citrus or Acidic Fruits
Just because a fruit, like tomato, is not
in the citrus family does not mean that it is not acidic!
Not an allergen but may cause rash & digestive
upset due to acidity. Using a dash of lemon
or pineapple juice in a whole fruit puree is NOT
the same as giving a baby pureed or sliced oranges, pineapple, etc...
After 1 year
Strawberries
After 1 year
Corn
(possible allergen and not very nutrient rich)
After 1 year
Egg Whites
(many pediatricians will say it is fine for an older
infant to have baked goods that include eggs)
After 1 year
Whole Milk
Lactose and milk proteins may cause allergic
reactions and may also cause tummy troubles as
they are hard to digest - yogurt and cheese are
exceptions - see below. Milk also hinders proper
absorption of iron; iron is crucial during the first year!
After 1 year
Wheat
Many suggest that for the infant who has had no
issues with gluten in Oats and/or Barley, and who
has no history of wheat allergy or gluten
intolerance, that offering wheat products (such as
wheat toast) is fine around 8+ months.
After 9-10 months or 1 year
Grapes
(not a high allergen but may pose a choking hazard -
use extreme caution if offering your older infant
or toddler grapes)
After 10 months or 1 year
Shellfish
(may be a high allergen)
After 1 or 2 years
Chocolate
After 1 year - if at all
Food Allergies
Wholesome Baby Food
Wholesome Toddler Food
Baby Food Allergies
Blender Baby Food
Nicole Young
Organic Baby and Toddler Cookbook
Lizzie Vann
Homemade Baby Food Pure and Simple
Connie Linardakis
Super Baby Food
Ruth Yaron
First Meals
Annabel Karmel
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Always consult your doctor for your individual needs.
