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Step 1: You can start making homemade baby food when your child is four months

old. At this stage, they are ready to digest solids foods. On average,
most babies are between four and seven months when they start on solid
foods.

Step 2: Take “baby-steps” when introducing new textures to your baby’s diet.
Remember, your baby may not always eat as much as you would
like. Be patient and let her decide if she’s hungry or if she likes
the taste of the food.

Step 3: Avoid adding any salts or sugars to your homemade baby foods.
Let your baby experience the natural taste of the fruits or vegetables.
Make sure you cook all fruits and vegetables, with the exception of
avocados and bananas, until he or she is at least 10 months old.
Cooking the foods make them easier for your baby’s digestive system
to absorb the nutrients. It’s also best to use a Steam-Cooker to
prepare the foods because it will retain more of the nutrients and
that means healthier food for your baby. You can find steam-cookers
at Target or online at NexTag.

Step 4: After you steam the food, use a blender to mash the food into a soft
texture that easier for your baby to eat. Start out with a thin texture and gradually work up to thicker textures as your baby matures.

Step 5: After you steam the food, use a blender to mash the food into a soft
texture that easier for your baby to eat. Start out with a thin texture and gradually work up to thicker textures as your baby matures.

Step 6: In conclusion, by learning to make your own baby foods, you will be
giving your child natural, healthy foods without the additives and
expense of the commercial brands on your grocer’s shelf.
If you would like to learn more about how to prepare your own
homemade baby food, with recipes and guidelines, click on the following link under Resources.