I love making Isla Jane’s baby food.  Something about it just makes me feel like I’m doing something great for her.  Not to mention it’s organic {awesome} and it saves us about $100/month on traditional baby food {double awesome}.

At this age {IJ is 8 months} she is eating three 4 ounce servings of solids a day + rice cereal.

A 4 ounce can of baby food at the store is roughly $1.19.

$1.19 x 3(servings) x 30 days (a month) = $107/month x 2 months = $214

For two months worth of organic produce I spent roughy $28 at Sprouts Farmers Market.

So now that we’ve done the math you now homemaking your baby food is not only BETTER for your baby {you never have to worry about recalls} it also saves you almost $200/month.  They will eat purees for about 4-5 months of their lives.  So you are saving almost $1,000??

Apples + Pears + Kale

This is really easy to make. Steam together for 10 minutes | Puree for 1 minute | DO NOT ADD WATER | Put in ice cube trays | Freeze for 6 hours | Place in freezer safe Zip Lock.

I add Kale and Spinach to fruits for all the super food qualities.  Spinach and Kale are awesome.  Packed with vitamin K, rich in folate, and other B vitamins.  It’s a great starter super food for your baby.

Sweet Potato

Peel | Bake at 425 for 60 minutes | Puree with 1/4 Cup of water | Add 1Teaspoon of cinnamon {great for the immune system} | Puree again | Add to ice cube trays | Freeze for 6 hours | After frozen place in Ziplock bag.

Sweet Potatoes are a perfect and plentiful source of vitamin A and C.  Giving your baby the perfect blend of vitamins to boost their immune system and help develop their motor skills.

Zucchini + Squash

Steam for 10 minutes | Puree | DO NOT ADD WATER | Add to ice cube trays | Freeze for 6 hours | After frozen place in Ziplock bag

It’s widely known that substances from organic plants help fight diseases and boost your baby’s immune system.  Check out “The Baby and Toddler Cookbook” for more tips and facts on homemade baby food.

How To Prepare Homemade Baby Food?

We use only what is safe and healthiest for our baby 🙂 I’m sure you do as well.  We would highly recommend a Lily Pot.  Takes about 5 minutes to warm your homemade baby food.  And it’s worth every extra second knowing that all the nutrients in the organic produce is making it to my baby’s body.   Click Here to purchase.  Enjoy!