How to Use a Food Processor to Make Baby Food
Use organic fruits and vegetables, when possible., Use fresh fruits and vegetables within 2 days of purchase., Use foods low in sugar that do not contain corn syrup or honey.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use organic fruits and vegetables
Organic fruits and vegetables will not contain or have been exposed to chemicals or pesticides, and will not contain nitrates, which is a chemical harmful to babies under 3 months of age.
If you choose not to buy organic fruits and vegetables, then do not buy spinach, carrots, green beans, squash, and beets, until your baby is more than 3 months old; as all these foods contain nitrates when they are not farmed organically. -
Step 2: when possible.
This will help ensure the baby food you make is high in quality.
Use frozen fruits and vegetables in place of fresh fruits and vegetables if you cannot make them within 2 days of purchase. , Foods with high-sugar content and ingredients such as corn syrup and honey can cause your infant to experience a fatal form of food poisoning known as botulism. -
Step 3: Use fresh fruits and vegetables within 2 days of purchase.
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Step 4: Use foods low in sugar that do not contain corn syrup or honey.
Detailed Guide
Organic fruits and vegetables will not contain or have been exposed to chemicals or pesticides, and will not contain nitrates, which is a chemical harmful to babies under 3 months of age.
If you choose not to buy organic fruits and vegetables, then do not buy spinach, carrots, green beans, squash, and beets, until your baby is more than 3 months old; as all these foods contain nitrates when they are not farmed organically.
This will help ensure the baby food you make is high in quality.
Use frozen fruits and vegetables in place of fresh fruits and vegetables if you cannot make them within 2 days of purchase. , Foods with high-sugar content and ingredients such as corn syrup and honey can cause your infant to experience a fatal form of food poisoning known as botulism.
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