Making homemade baby food was kind of like breastfeeding.
I knew I was going to do it.
Knew it was best for my baby.
I didn't think much more about it.
But when it came time for AG to have solids (at 6 months), I got a little overwhelmed.
I didn't know where to start.
Didn't know what to buy, what to feed her first, etc.
So, I sent a mass text to my friends with kids.
They were all such wonderful help and made this whole baby food making process pretty darn easy!
First, I went and bought this book, Super Baby Food.
A few friends suggested it.
It lists all the food you can think of, tells you how to cook it, when to buy it and how to store it.
It was exactly what I was looking for.
Then, I gathered everything I would need to make the purees.
{I started with carrots and sweet potatoes}
Most of the food I make AG is steamed.
I use this steamer in the microwave for all of my steaming.
This is a small one and there is also one a bit bigger.
They are only $8-$11 from Pampered Chef.
You can find them here.
I fill them with veggies, add a little water and throw them in the microwave for 3-7 minutes, depending on what I'm making and how much.
After the food is steamed or soft, I put it in the food processor.
I was given a baby bullet for a shower gift but returned it when I started making baby food.
Then, I put the food into freezer trays.
A friend of mine told me about these Good Grips trays that come with a lid.
I bought two at Bed, Bath and Beyond for about $10.
Once food is pureed, I use a small scoop (another Pampered Chef must have) to scoop it into the ice cube trays.
I usually leave them in the trays over night to freeze.
When you take them out of the freezer trays, let them sit for a few minutes until they easily pop out of the trays. Then, place the cubes in freezer bags.
I defrost them when needed for meals. It only takes a minute.
I've done the freezer cube method for almost everything AG has eaten.
Works wonders.
As you can see....some things she has loved
And others...not so much!





































