For years, diets in the western world have given up health in place of convenience. This convenience carries over into the pre packaged and processed foods that so many people have come to depend on to feed their babies. Unfortunately, these foods often are lacking in nutrients and are packed with sugars and other fillers, making them anything but healthy. A better idea, and one that will greatly benefit your baby’s health, is a return to homemade baby food.

Making homemade baby food does not have to be a difficult, time consuming task. Most of the food you buy in the market is simply pureed vegetables and fruit. To maintain the food’s freshness, chemicals are often added. This is the main thing we want to avoid. A couple of hours a week is all it takes to prepare a full menu for your baby. Not only will the baby be getting fresher, healthier food, you will also be saving a lot of money.

What you need to get started are a few ice cube trays. Select the foods that your baby is used to eating such as green beans, carrots, apples, etc and prepare them by either steaming or cooking in a microwave. Do not boil the food since many nutrients are removed this way. Once the food is cooked, place it in the food processor or blender and puree it. Now simply put the food into the ice trays and place the trays in the freezer. Once frozen, the individual portions can be popped out and placed in freezer bags. Now you have an entire week’s worth of meals for only a few dollars. You see, homemade baby food is a piece of cake.

When it’s time to feed the baby, simply place the freezer bag in warm water to thaw and pop the food in a microwave for a few seconds to reheat if desired. Any uneaten portions should be discarded. This is not a problem since each meal represents less than a dollar.

Homemade baby food is so simple and so beneficial to your baby, that it just doesn’t make sense to use any other kind if you have the time. Putting aside an hour or two a week for baby food preparation will become a routine and certainly an important part of raising a healthy baby.