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Jacqueline
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Is it better to make your own baby food?

I have a friend and she has 2 year old daughter and she always makes her own baby food and also keep on saying that home made baby food is much cheaper than buying the little jars of food and it is healthy as well. So give me your suggestion about this.
8 months ago
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Lesly Pugh | Aug 27 2011

Parents who prefer homemade baby food have many reasons for their choice. They know exactly what they’re feeding their baby. It’s more economical than buying pre packaged foods (although some parents note that this is not always the case).They can choose their own fruits, vegetables, and other foods for purees, instead of relying on the flavors chosen by manufacturers. You’re not going to find melons or avocados in the baby food section of the supermarket. It gets the baby used to eating the same food as the rest of the family -- just in puree form. Although it also has few disadvantages such as. It takes time to make and prepare lots of little servings of homemade baby food. It’s much faster to pick up prepackaged servings. Prepackaged baby foods come in measured amounts and ready to serve. Homemade baby foods may spoil more quickly and require refrigeration, which may take up room in your fridge or freezer if you make a lot of servings ahead of time. Prepackaged baby foods don’t need refrigerator storage until they’re opened. When you begin feeding your baby solid foods, it’s time to think about what foods you’re going to be feeding him. There are many healthy premade options, including organic baby food.