A friend asked me about cereal today, so I'm answering here, in case anyone else might benefit from my response. Cereal is very practical and some parents begin with cereal. I didn't, because my kids are predisposed to diabetes and I wanted to help them develop a taste for fruits and veggies first. Neither pathway … Continue reading Baby Food Day 44- Oatmeal!
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Baby Food Day 34- Carrots!
We're in month seven now, and Baby may be eating closer to a fourth of a cup or more now at each meal. Each cube of frozen baby food is about a tablespoon, so every four cubes is about a fourth of a cup. If two cubes just doesn't seem like enough but a full … Continue reading Baby Food Day 34- Carrots!
Baby Food Day 29- Olive Oil!
I know olive oil isn't what one typically thinks of when discussing baby food. I thought it might be time to try olive oil so that you can sometimes have food that you cook not just for Baby, but for you too. Roasted butternut squash can be pureed for Baby and eaten as is by … Continue reading Baby Food Day 29- Olive Oil!
Baby Food Day 25- Cauliflower!
Shopping List 2 bananas, if you're running low or Baby really loves them Package of unsweetened applesauce cups, if you're running low or Baby really loves them Frozen bag of riced cauliflower Meal Plan -chest milk/formula as usual -about 1/8 to 1/4 cup of cauliflower/apple baby food during one meal -about 1/8 to 1/4 cup … Continue reading Baby Food Day 25- Cauliflower!
Ham and Carrot Bowl
Thankfully, I've had the benefit of collaborating with adults with disabilities of various kinds and in various environments. Cooking is an essential skill required to live independently, but most recipes don't seem to take into account that some people have bodies and brains that work differently from others. Some people may not be able to … Continue reading Ham and Carrot Bowl
Blend Baby Blend!
Typically, I don't gush about appliances, but this blender makes me happy. I've seen it in various forms and various prices, and I'd buy it again with no hesitation. After a few days of trying this out, I gave away my classic blender and have not regretted the increased counter space from its absence. What … Continue reading Blend Baby Blend!