- Wash
fresh fruits and vegetables Thoroughly
wash the vegetables and fruits before preparation.
- Boil
or steam You can cook fruits (such
as sliced apples,pears and peaches) and vegetables
(such as sweet potatoes and peas) until they're soft
enough to mash. When boiling, use the smallest amount
of water possible to retain vitamins.
- Mash
or Puree Use a fork, food processor,
or blender to puree or mash foods to the proper consistency
suggested for your baby's age. For example, for an
6-month-old baby, the food should be pureed but for
8 months it can be lumpier as cottage cheese.
- Storing
the Food Fruit and vegetables can
be frozen for up to 6 months. spoon the prepared food
into an ice-cube tray. Once the food is frozen, pop
out the cubes and place them in a freezer storage
container or bag. Don't forget to label it with food
type and date.
- Thawing
the frozen food You can defrost individual
food cubes in your refrigerator, a heated baby dish,
or microwave oven. Remember to sir the microwaved
food as heat is unevenly distributed. Touch-test the
food's temperature before feeding your baby.
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