You've prepared the home made baby food. Now you need to store it. Several options exist, and once you find a method that fits your schedule and routine, you'll be able to enjoy feeding time with your child.
Ice, Ice Baby
Ice cube trays work wonders. Simply spoon or pour the food into a regular ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze. When you thaw and feed your child one cube at a time, wasted food does not become an issue. Each cube holds approximately one ounce, so you will know how much your baby eats. Once the cubes freeze, transfer the frozen food to a freezer bag. Label bags with the type of food and the date the food was made. Minimal kitchen time means more time to spend enjoying your baby.
Refrigerator Storage
If you decide you want to store your homemade baby food in the refrigerator, you may want to reconsider. This is one of the most unsafe methods for food storage. Recommended refrigeration time for homemade baby food is no longer than 48 hours. Otherwise, the risk of bacteria or other contamination becomes intolerable.
If you have a small batch of food that you plan on using soon, do not feed your infant directly from the storage container. Instead, use a serving bowl during feeding time. Saliva can contaminate the food supply.
Wax On, Wax Off
Some parents use a cookie sheet lined with wax paper to freeze baby food. Drop spoonfuls of the pulverized food onto the wax paper and once the food is frozen, transfer the individual servings to a freezer bag. Again, label the bag with the type of food and the preparation date.
Plastic or Glass
Be careful of using plastic containers or glass jars in the freezer. Glass containers labeled safe for freezing will withstand the frigid temperatures, but other glass containers may shatter. Plastic containers work, but you should verify the plastic can withstand extreme temperature changes.
Once you have checked out the available options and find a storage method that fits your needs, you will be able to prepare and safely store homemade baby food that your infant will enjoy.
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