Baby food!

One of the best ways to incorporate healthy eating into your child's diet is by making your own baby food.  You know what's in it, so there is no questioning the ingredients label.  The Well Fed Baby cookbook is one of our favorite "cooking bibles" because of its healthy, easy recipes and best of all, tested and approved by babies.
We chose to share this quick veggie soup recipe since babies at 8 months are ready to mix many veggies into one bite and have yet to learn the word "No."  This buys you some time to get more vitamins into their tummies, so chop, cook and puree away!

Directions:

• Place veggies into a large sauce pan and add enough water to cover them completely.
• Add the garlic and bring to a boil.
• Lower to medium heat until the veggies are nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add the barely, rice or pasta and continue to cook until it’s tender.
• Puree in a food processor or blender.
• Serve Warm.

STORING – Follow these tips in learning how to store pureed baby food.
FREEZING

• Use new (sanitized or thoroughly cleaned) ice cube trays.
• Each cube is equivalent to 1 ounce. Fill each cube, cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
• Pop out the cubes as needed (place them into a bowl and allow them to defrost before heating and feeding)
• Remainder cubes can be placed into a labeled and dated freezer bag for future meals.

GLASS JAR

• Never freeze in a jar, unless it is made for freezing.
• Can only be stored in a refrigerator for 48 hours.
• Do not feed the baby directly from the jar. Take out individual servings and use another bowl.

Serves: Many Feedings!