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Pregnancy & Baby Index: Baby Food and Nutrition: Homemade Baby Food
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"Hey Mom, there are lumps in my food!": Introducing food textures - Lumpier and chewier foods help develop your baby's oral (mouth) skills and build muscle tone. This is an important developmental step for your baby as better oral skills can influence how well your baby eats, speaks and makes facial expressions.
Baby's first cereal: Make it from scratch - Rice is easily digested and has low allergen aspects, so it is commonly recommended as the first food you introduce to your baby.
Finger food mania: Avocado - Avocados are the most practical "go anywhere, eat anywhere" food. They do not need to be cooked, require no refrigeration, they come with their own carrying case and even have a built-in serving bowl!
Finger food mania: Sweet potato cubes - Your baby will like the bright orange color and sweet taste of these little morsels. Babies have a natural sweet tooth developed from drinking breast milk or formula, which are sweet. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes make them a favorite among babies!
Following the baby food rules. Or not? - Start baby on cereal and try only one new cereal each week. Give baby vegetables first, then fruits to prevent a sweet tooth.
Fresh baby food on-the-go - Here are some strategies to help you prepare for your baby's meals on the go. Start with six golden rules for serving Fresh Baby food away from home.
Healthier first birthday cake ideas - Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby's introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays.
Homemade baby food without the hassle: Using your head to cook from your heart - Most parents and experts agree: Making baby food at home is a great thing to do for your child.
Homemade baby food: A fresh start to healthy eating - Introducing solid foods is a very important step in your baby's development and well-being.
Homemade baby food: For growing teeth and taste buds - Gradually introduce new flavors: add chopped fresh mushrooms to meat-braising vegetables, or diced tomatoes or fresh chopped herbs to the cooking liquid. Get your child used to seeing herbs in food now, and avoid the "Yuck! Green stuff!" scene in restaurants later.
Homemade baby food: Produce pointers - Most pediatricians recommend starting with a short list of vegetables and fruits, like sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, green beans and peas, or apples, pears or pitted prunes. Check with your pediatrician to see where to begin.
Making baby food at home - You can make your own baby food right in your kitchen. It's delicious, economical and simple. Learn how!
Quick, easy and healthy dishes for babies, toddlers and children - Choosing the right foods for your child when he is very young will help him to grow and develop. And by feeding him delicious and nutritious food while he is keen to follow your example, you will be instilling in him a knowledge of healthy eating for life.
Sweetheart Parfait - A parfait is an old-fashioned layered dessert that looks pretty, and is fun to eat. With Valentine's Day around the corner, we thought you would enjoy a nice sweet treat to serve for dessert to your special loved ones.
Tips and recipes for introducing finger foods to your baby - There is nothing cuter than watching your little one chase food around the highchair tray with her fingers, and seeing the sense of accomplishment in her face when a tiny little piece of food actually makes it her mouth.
Toddler Treat: Blueberries N' Banana Cream - Blueberries are great finger foods for toddlers. Try making this recipe as a surprise snack or for dessert.
Toddler treat: Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries - In a survey, more than 53 percent of seven to nine-year-olds picked strawberries as their favorite fruit.
Toddler Treat: Cranberries - Toddlers love to play with their food. Dipping sauces make foods taste good and provide your child with an activity that makes meals and snacks more fun. Here are two recipes for yummy dipping sauces -- one for fruits and another for veggies, tofu and meats.
Toddler treat: Pink potatoes - They might not be exactly pink, but more a delightful shade of peach. The addition of a sweet potato adds the color, but also a terrific flavor, your kids may never want the plain ones ever again.
Why make your baby's food? - The big secret -- it is super easy and takes less than 30 minutes per week.
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