Organic Baby Food

When the time comes to starting feeding your baby solid foods, the options in the baby aisle at the supermarket can be overwhelming to say the least. While every label screams top nutrition, one of the things I was alarmed to discover is that to enable long-life storage jarred foods are cooked at extremely high temperatures. While this high temperature kills any bacteria it also kills all the good stuff – vitamins, nutrients and even taste! 

Off the shelf baby food can contain
a long list of ingredients. It is also
cooked at extremely high
temperatures to ensure it can sit
on that shelf for up to 3 years. 

Oh Mum! Have you tasted this stuff?

On top of those concerns we all know the unhealthy and potentially harmful extras that go into pre-packaged foods. Not to mention the environmental toll preparing food in this way creates.

All in all I think the case for making your own baby food is a strong one!    

Here are just some of the advantages:

• You know exactly what you’re feeding your baby
• You save money
• Your baby gets used to eating the same foods as the rest of the family (just in puree form!)
• Your baby’s food can be 100% organic and preservative free

While some of you might feel daunted at the thought of preparing all that puree food – don’t worry! It’s much quicker and easier than you think. All you really need is an easy way to steam the food and a good food processer. Steaming by the way is the best cooking method as steaming preserves the most nutrients. 

And when it comes to what to cook you don’t need any recipes. Simply create modified versions of the fruits and vegetables the rest of the family is already eating.* By shopping for seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables your baby will be getting his or her daily dose of vitamins and nutrients from the very best source – mother nature. 

Wholesome organic baby food in a few simple steps

• Purchase fresh, organic fruits and vegetables and scrub clean
• Bake, roast or steam the fruits and veggies until tender
• Puree in a food processor with a little liquid (water, breast milk, or formula), or simply mash with a fork if your baby can handle more texture
• Serve immediately or store in the fridge or freezer in airtight containers

It really is as easy that!

*Remember to always discuss with your paediatrician any foods that may potentially pose an allergy risk for your baby.

Liane Shannon
Master and Miss - Organic Children's Clothing
www.masternadmiss.com.au