Comments on: Making Wholesome Baby Food

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:26:17 +0000

With our first two, I just made it from what we were eating as a family…back then I hadn’t thought of a different way to do it. “Lady Why” how does it look at your house when you just make it as you cook for your family? Give me an example, please.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:08:45 +0000

I use a vegetable peeler.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:19:00 +0000

No, I just use my blender for all of that.

By: Samara Root

Samara Root — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:19:44 +0000

Hi Lindsay,

I remember you mentioning a “food mill” at some point (not in this post)…that you can just add whatever cooked stuff you’re eating and grind it for her…which mill do you have?
Thanks!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:12:30 +0000

One of my daughter’s favorite homemade foods was dried apricots that I had boiled till very soft, then blended it with ripe bananas. She loved eating Or combining sweet potatoes and bananas. I did the same as you and froze them in ice cube trays. I rarely fed her jarred foods once she got the hang of solids and she is my best eater. When our next baby is ready for solids I’m sure I’ll be doing the same again It’s fun too.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:23:14 +0000

No, there is no benefit to keeping the skin on. You can prepare as desired. i just find it much easier to remove the skin after it is cooked. It comes off very easily.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:03:37 +0000

Is it more beneficial to leave the skin on the acorn squash before baking? I generally peel it before baking.

By: Lisa in CA

Lisa in CA — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:20:03 +0000

Congratulations Danielle! What an exciting time for you! I am pretty sure steaming is the best way to preserve nutrients (whenever water touches the food, nutrients are lost). I don’t know if steaming would be better than baking though – it probably depends on what veggie you are working with. I baked sweet potatoes and squash, steamed carrots, kale, broccoli, etc. Ruth Yaron’s book will be a great resource for you “Super Baby Food.” Lindsey has info on her book also. Best wishes to you and your growing family!!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:53:06 +0000

Hi Ladies!

I just found out I’m preggers and I’m excited about making baby food. But I wonder, when you cook it down to make it squooshy, are you cooking away the nutrients? Is there a particular cooking method that’s better than others? (for instance baking as opposed to boiling). Thanks!

By: Lisa in CA

Lisa in CA — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:36:26 +0000

I also made homemade baby food for my babies who are now 1 and 2 and it was great. I just wanted to mention though for those times when you are traveling and need some jarred baby food I have found the Earth’s Best brand at Target for 62 cents a jar and at Walmart for 67 cents a jar. I know the prices at major chains or even the natural foods store are pretty high so if you are near one of these, the savings are great. I also would buy in bulk and use Earth’s Best coupons at Target. Love your site Lindsey! Lisa