Comments on: Homemade Super Baby Porridge

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:29:51 +0000

Yes, this post is on the way! I gave Karis mainly fruits and vegetables of all kinds before she had grains. This time around I will probably wait till Titus is 1 year before introducing grains. Stay tuned!

By: cori

cori — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:42:30 +0000

You mentioned above that you started grains and yogurt for your daughter at around 10 months…what did you serve her to eat before then? I have a 7 month old and am learning (Nourishing Traditions) so much, but not sure how to incorporate that into my babies diet. I read the portion in the back of the book, but they did not give many specifics other than egg yolks and she can’t have that every day! Any nutritional baby food ideas would be great. Maybe you could even do a post on that soon??? Thanks!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:45:30 +0000

Yes, I would recommend grinding them all up and then soaking them together. Grind your seeds in a coffee grinder and the beans/grains in a grain mill for best results. If you sprout the sunflower seeds, I would just grind them up and add them just before serving.

By: Lenae

Lenae — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:58:44 +0000

I am just starting to add seeds and beans to my daughters porridge, and I am wondering how you do it. Can I mix millet/brn. rice, beans, and flax all together and then grind them and soak them all together? Also, if I sprout sunflower seeds, when do I mix them into the cereal? Thanks!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:24:19 +0000

Michele, you only need to drain the water and rinse when using quinoa. That is the only grain that has the bitter coating on the outside that is removed through the thorough rinsing after soaking. Otherwise, you can soak in the liquids and then cook. I recommend just soaking the grain in the quantity of water called for in the recipe. If it soaks up all the water, just add a bit more when you are ready to cook.

Actually, TJ ACV is not pasteurized. It says specifically on the label that it is raw. You can also tell by the fact “the mother”, the dark floaty substance inside, is still there. Bragg’s is also raw but more expensive.

By: ~M

~M — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:45:43 +0000

I recently bought a package of Bob’s Red Mill teff grain and cooked a batch. It is fabulous!!!!!!! It tastes very similar to cream of wheat but is gluten-free and full of protein, iron, and fiber since it’s a true whole grain (with even a larger ratio of bran to grain since teff is so teeny tiny). I cooked it according to the package directions and served with a splash of grade b maple syrup and unsweetened coconut milk. Next time, I think I will try soaking it with the water in a mason jar (without a lid) and then using it in the morning as is…I never know whether I need to drain the soaking water or how much water to replace it with (since I’m guessing the grain does soak up some of the liquid). Any advice? Also, with teff, there is the concern that the grains might fall through a strainer. If my experiment is successful, I’ll try adding lemon juice (my preferred acidic medium).

By the way, I know you mentioned that you use Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Vinegar, but that is pasteurized (Bragg’s is raw). Is that not a problem? Thanks!

By: sonya

sonya — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:12:41 +0000

I began my baby girl on super porridge as one of her first foods. I wish I had thought to do it with my older children. My daughter is 1 year old right now, but when she decides that she doesn’t want anything else to eat (just like adults, sometimes only certain things sound good), she will ALWAYS eat her porridge. I grind my Oats and store it for the week. I grind my lentils and store it for the week. Every morning I make it fresh. I add 1/3 cup of ground oats, 1/8 cup groud lentils and add 1/2 tsp Wheat germ to it. Boiling water and let it steep til it gets goopy. It is cool enough by the time she is ready to eat it. Usually by the time I’ve had my first cup of coffee. She has not been sick at all since birth and I attribute this completely to her diet. My boys are older 10 & 12, and have also only been sick a handful of times in their life. Again, because of their diet. I made their baby food til they were 2-3 years old (just not their porridge). Example… My youngest son, 10, will not eat lettuce. BUt he loves Fresh spinach in his salads and on his sandwiches. I have not purchased a head of lettuce in 5 years. Just spinach.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:20:51 +0000

I usually grind them and then cook them, but you can also cook them in whole form and then blend it up in the blender. Either way works.

By: Tera

Tera — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:11:13 +0000

I read that one of the reasons pediatricians say to wait until a year for dairy is that they are afraid that drinking cows’ milk could cut down on the amount of breastmilk (or formula) a baby receives. I have been giving my daughter both yogurt and cheese since 8 months, and they have really helped her to put on some weight (since she was on the skinny side)!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:19:47 +0000

Hey Lindsay – When you say blend them up – does that mean you grind them then cook them or cook at then grind them up?