I wanted to start using a blender for fruits and veggies for my seven month old, should I cook them first or..

Question

does it matter? I give her fresh fruits in the feeder. I talked to one mom who cooks her vegetables and I wasn' sure if that was to rid them of bacteria or if it just makes the veggies taste more mild. It probably makes the consistency different as well. Are their certain veggies you think work better cooked?

Answer 1

...fruits are fine... wash them well and whip them up well... veggies prob need to be moderately cooked... some are very bitter or harsh untile cooked... but making your own baby food is fund and cost effective... take your meal left overs and blend them out for baby foods too...

Answer 2

first buy organic and even if you do or don't use a fruit and vegetable wash - I use environne - it's made from plant oils all natural and will get rid of bacteria, persticides, etc. If you cook them don't cook them too much, you can sautee them lightly in extra virgin olive oil with maybe a little bit of garlic (both are good for you, garlic is also a natural parasite killer) then fell free to blend them. At any rate this is better than buying premade baby food! Some of the stringier, greener veggies like celery and asparagus should be cooked down a little so that the fibers blend better. Also, don't use your leftover food unless you eat very healthy because of the sodium and fats added to your food!

Answer 3

Fruit doesn't have to be cooked, although blending might be easier with an apple that has been baked a bit. Most fruit (bananas, pears, peaches) you can just mash with a fork. The veggies should be cooked. My son loved carrots, squash, peas, green beans and avacado. most of those once cooked can be mashed with a fork. I also made large quantities at a time and froze serving sizes in ice trays. When you need to use them, pop them out of the tray and heat slowly in the microwave. Very handy! Of course, you will want ice trays that the sole purpose is baby food. Might make your ice taste funny otherwise. ;o)

Great to hear you are taking the time to make your own baby's food. That way you know exactly what they are getting!

Answer 4

Yes! Asparagus, carrots, broccoli, and corn. Don't cook your fruits though! Veggies in the blender sounds kinda gross to me...why not stick with fruit

Answer 5

Fruits - NO, just make sure they are RIPE (green ones will upset his tummy).

Vegis - YES cook, babies have a hard time processing raw vegis (tummy aches). I started with carrots, squash, green beans, etc. I stayed away from lima beans, broccoli, etc as they cause gas and pain in your little baby.

Answer 6

Raw food is good for you and the baby. Cook food loses it enzymes. I hope you have good food processor.

Answer 7

http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificfood/a/babyfooddos.htm
I hope this helps