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How to make your own baby food.

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Making your own baby food is a surefire way to provide healthy, nutritious meals for your little ones, minus the mystery ingredients often found in store-bought options. Preparing food at home lets you control everything from flavor combos to texture, helping your baby explore new tastes at their own pace. With innovative baby food makers and sustainable food storage solutions, DIY-ing has never been easier or more eco-friendly. Keep reading to learn how to start your homemade journey.

Why bother DIY-ing baby food?

Homemade baby food is all about peace of mind. When you blend fruits, veggies, and grains yourself, you can skip the added sugars, preservatives, and unnecessary fillers often found in jarred baby food.[1] Research also shows that babies introduced to a wider range of whole foods early on may be less likely to develop picky eating habits later on in life.[2 Plus, homemade meals are not only more cost-effective in the long run, but also are kinder to the planet with no single-use plastic packaging.

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Find the best tools for going homemade

A reliable baby food maker is key for whipping up fresh purees and blends. Look for compact, multi-use models that steam, blend, and reheat in one sleek device, saving you time and counter space. Many newer baby food makers are BPA-free and built with durability in mind, ensuring every batch is as safe as it is nutritious [3]. And these machines make it easy to prep larger batches in one go, perfect for freezing portions ahead of time for busy schedules.

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Invest in smart, no-waste food storage

Once you’ve made a delicious batch of purees, you’ll want to store them properly to keep everything safe and fresh. Silicone and glass containers are ideal for baby food because they’re non-toxic, easy to clean, and reusable — no need to worry about microplastics or chemical leaching [4]. We love silicone trays for freezing individual portions, and you can just pop out what you need when it’s mealtime. Glass jars work really well for fridge storage or taking meals on the go, and they’re naturally durable and stain-resistant too. Regardless of material, look for options with secure, leakproof lids and clear measurements to make portioning simple.

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The Bottom Line

Feeding your baby doesn’t have to be complicated or wasteful

With the right tools and a little trial and error, you’ll have everything you need to prepare fresh, healthy meals for your little one. Whether you're blending a single serving or stocking the freezer for the week, our lineup of baby food essentials are here to simplify your family’s routine. Go ahead, try DIYing! We believe in you.

Sources

  1. National Institutes of Health. “Infant Nutrition and Homemade Baby Food Safety.” https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/personal-care/index.cfm
  2. American Academy of Pediatrics. “Introducing Solid Foods: Guidelines for Parents.” https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/healthy-active-living-for-families/infant-food-and-feeding/
  3. Environmental Working Group. “Safer Baby Products Guide.” https://static.ewg.org/pdf/EWG_HealthyBabyRegistry_C07.pdf
  4. Environmental Protection Agency. “Plastics and Food Safety: What You Need to Know.” https://www.epa.gov/plastics/plastics-and-food-safety