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Food, that is.

When it came time to start feeding the babies solid foods, I made the decision that I was going to make my own baby food. It was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. And I don't know why, it took me having triplets to consider it. I really regret not doing this for Hayden.

Making your own baby food is so easy, you won't believe it! Trust me on this one, I was able to do it and I had triplets plus one.

Lets discuss. Here are some of the benefits, in my book.

When you make your own baby food, the food you serve your baby actually tastes like the vegetable or fruit and not just some watered down version. Plus you know exactly what is in there because you are controlling the ingredients.

The texture is closer to that of actual food so the transition to pieces of solid food it easy.

Kids will not turn their noses up to vegetables and fruit once self feeding starts because they are used to the tastes and textures of these foods because they have been eating this from day one. At least this is my experience with my own kids and that of my friends.

The cost. The cost alone is, in my book, a huge reason to think about making your own food, especially if you are a mother or multiples. For example, we estimate that a 6 week supply of baby food, the national best selling brand, would cast about $50. The same supply of home made baby food, using frozen, canned and fresh fruit and veggies, would cost about $20. See, see, less than half the price! Now who doesn't like saving money?

Now, onto how.

So those were the reasons that I chose to make my own food. Now I would like to show you who easy it is.

First, gather your supplies.

I likes using frozen veggies and canned fruit (in lite syrup) when I couldn't get fresh. And since that babies started eating this food in the winter, frozen worked great.

Another supply is ice cube trays. These are how you freeze the food. One cube equals one serving.

Then cook the vegetables and fruit is using fresh. If using canned, just pour into a bowl or food processor or blender for mixing.

Blend, Mix, Puree, Go Baby Go.

This was Jeff's favorite part. I would cook and he would Puree.

And Viola..... Home made Baby Food!

Confused by the bags? Well, all this food was made for my sister and her son. She came over for a lesson in baby food making and had to take the end product back home. Bags are much easier to transport then ice cube trays, trust me.

See, They Love It!

(These photos are exactly one year old! Grandma is feeding the babies.)

I would really urge you to consider this process if you have a child close to eating solid foods. It is really worth it! And if I can do it, then so can you.

I also found 2 books that were really helpful resources. These books were my baby food making Bible's Go Check them out (just like the image for the link).








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