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baby eating
Many families purchase baby food from the store. Although these jars of food are convenient, there are several reasons to consider making your own baby food. Here are a few.
Quality and Selection- Making your own baby food gives you control over what goes into the food. You can choose quality ingredients such as organic fruits and vegetables. You can also avoid the additives and preservatives that are in most store-bought baby foods by making your own.
No Special Tools Required - Most households already have the kitchen tools needed to make baby food. Some simple baby foods can be made with a fork, while others may require a blender or food processor. If these tools are in your kitchen, you can make baby food.
More Tastes and Textures- Homemade baby food is more flavorful than those that come in a jar. Also, the texture of homemade food makes the transition to table food easier for baby.
Foster Healthy Eating Habits- Healthy eating habits develop early and your baby will benefit from these healthy eating habits and from learning to love whole non-processed foods."Raising babies to prefer the taste of real, whole foods over processed foods is one small step in combating childhood obesity."
Save Money- All those little jars and pouches of food really add up. When making your own baby food, you will be amazed at how a small amount of "real" food makes a whole lot of baby food. These portions can be stored and frozen and in the end will save you money.
