Yummy in baby's tummy

My little guy decided back in December that he was done with breast milk in all forms. He want latch to me and gags when I give him a bottle (this includes mixing it with formula). Needless to say when he decided to refuse it I toon action to start him on solids. All babies are different and should be started on solid food at the mothers discretion.

After buying baby food for a few weeks I realized something else had to be done to sad us money. I also like to know exactly what the little guy is eating. I began googling and came across a ton of websites with how to homemade baby food.

Things you'll need:
Food processor
Ice cube trays
Lemon juice
Fruits and veggies
A pot
Knife and cutting boards
Measuring spoons (optional)

B's favorite thing to munch on is bananas. I tend to mix everything with the bananas because their flavor is so strong and it makes him eat things that he normally wouldn't.

For bananas I peel and chop them into pieces. On most websites the next step is to mash them with a fork but I prefer the food processor. I add a TINY bit of lemon juice in the processor to keep the banana from turning brown (this will not hurt baby. It is an ingredient in many organic baby foods). After processing the banana I use a tablespoon to divide the banana into the ice cube trays. I then cover with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer.

While using veggies you must cook them. You can either boil or roast the veggies. With carrots I boil them and then process them. With sweet potatoes I roasted it in the oven at 375 degrees and then cut it open and simply scraped the contents out. Once again I measure these out and place them in the ice cube trays.

When you're ready to use your baby food pop a few cubes into a bowl and defrost them in the microwave. Three one tablespoon cubes equals one container of baby food (3.5oz roughly). My little one tends to eat more then three cubes so I pop a few more out.

Making your baby food cuts the cost down to help your family budget. Not only does it cut cost but it also allows you to monitor exactly what your baby is taking in. It's totally worth it!