I just started giving my baby solid food at 3 1/2 months (at the pediatrician's suggestion). Can I give her all-natural applesauce from a jar (ingredients are organic apples and water)? Should I run it through a blender first? How long does it keep in the fridge or should I freeze it (I've been told ice cube trays are great)?
2007-02-19 09:38:31 · 26 answers · asked by Lexa's Mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Baby food is the best way to go, I am sure that the apple sauce that you have is great but it isn't pasteurized nor is it formulated for a baby
2007-02-19 10:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by ffperki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely I have been giving my daughter applesauce since she was very young also. Now as far as puting it in the blender that depends on if there are any large chunks in it. You dont want her to choke obviously!! It keeps in the fridge for awhile and freezing it is a great idea!! Yes Ice Cube trays work great but you can also portion it in small freezer bags. Also just about any organic fruit or veg. will be good for her. You can always cook up some carrots and toss them in the blender for her. My little ones always loved sweet potatoes and carrots together. It was and still is the only way I can get my oldest daughter to even touch a carrot!! Good luck and just try to experiment and have fun giving that sweet little girl all kinds of delightful new foods!!
2007-02-19 17:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Misty M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3.5 months seems pretty early, and the best bet is to start out with infant cereals first (usually rice cereal, then barley and oatmeal -- Heinz makes good ones -- don't use regular cereals as they aren't fortified with the vitamins and minerals that babies need). But yes, jarred applesauce is fine. The people that are telling you to stick with the "baby food" ones are nuts! They are way more expensive and are the same stuff (apples and water). Do not buy anything with sugar in it. Also, organic is great for babies (it is just as safe -- the only difference is that it is guaranteed not to have pesticides). Personally I didn't use it (no good reason, I just didn't), but go for it. It doesn't need to go in the blender first. BTW I almost never bought jarred baby food it is so easy just to through whatever in a blender/food processor with water, then freeze into ice cubes (once they're frozen, through the ice cubes in freezer bags). Works for meat, veggies, fruit, potatoes/yams. Good luck!
2007-02-19 19:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by lilith984 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should probably wait till after your baby turns four months. After that you can give it to him/her straight from the jar(stage 1) you can also buy your own apples(organic, if you like) you should have a pot that you use for the baby's food only,use distilled or purified water, peel.cut apple into small chunks (it cooks faster this way) allow water to come to a full boil about ten minutes. You can use a potato masher or a very clean blender. use the water you boil the apples in to mix.Before you feed the baby you might like to put apple sauce thru stainer but as baby gets older you can leave it a bit more chunky.There is no need to add anything else to your sauce. This will feed baby about two times. Store unused portion in a clean air tight container or freeze in a clean ice cube tray and cover tray with foil. Freezing should keep for about a week, I think baby's enjoy fresh food more than previously frozen. Have fun!!
2007-02-19 17:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by lil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait to introduce applesauce. 3.5 months is very early for starting solids and your child would be best served to stick with very mild foods - sweet potato, avocado and banana.
I made all my children's baby food (it is REALLY easy) and eventually did give them jarred organic apple sauce (baby food is SO expensive!). You can find small jars of applesauce to reduce waste. I would not recommend freezing a previously canned/jarred food but if you make apple sauce from scratch you can freeze in ice cube trays (once frozen dump applesauce cubes in to freezer bags - easy, instant homemade baby food available in your freezer!). Note: it is very easy to make your own baby applesauce - just peel, core and slice organic apples - simmer in a bit of water until soft and then put through the blender or food processor.
2007-02-19 17:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by amom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do it all the time with no trouble! The consistancy is fine as is. You shouldn't have to puree it. It keeps quite awhile in the fridge but I buy the organic "snack packs" which are about 2 servings for an infant. My daughter is 6 months old now and I make all her food from scratch. I used ice cube trays in the beginning but I recently found some trays on ebay that have lids and break apart for travel. I love them! Good luck.
2007-02-19 17:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would personally stick with the baby food for now, until your baby is use to the taste and texture. When everything is good with the baby and you know what foods the baby likes, then make your own and freeze it in ice cube trays. Also buy freezers bags that fit the ice cube trays so the food don't get freezer burnt.
I did the above with my child.
2007-02-19 18:12:13 · answer #7 · answered by HAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can give the baby the applesauce. Just make sure it's smooth so she can swallow it. Applesauce keeps for quite awhile especially the organic kind. I'm mom to 3 children.
2007-02-19 17:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by Melanie A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My baby couldn't handle the texture of applesauce. I would hold off on introducing sweet foods until she is older. But, if you must... I would recommend buying organic jarred applesauce.
2007-02-19 17:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay with the baby food applesauce. It is made for the little ones stomachs. The other may be too harsh for her. I like the name Jarred.
2007-02-19 18:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋