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Banana-Oatmeal Cereal

For 8 months and older. 1/4 cup rolled oats1/2 cup milk or formula1/3 cup whole banana1/4 cup milk or formula Combine oats and 1/2 cup formula. Bring to a boil, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mash banana and 1/4 cup formula. Combine banana and oatmeal mixtures. Serve warmed or cold. VariationUse infant oatmeal [...]

Basic Meat and Potatoes Dinner

For 10 months and older. 1/2 cup ground or cubed cooked meat    (chicken, turkey, beef, or pork)1/4 cup cooked vegetable pieces (peas,    carrots, squash, green beans, corn)1/4 cup cooked rice, potato or enriched pasta1/4 cup milk or formula Combine and blend or mash all ingredients until few lumps remain. CombinationsBeef, peas and potatoesChicken, carrots and [...]

Home Made Organic Baby Cereal

Using a food processor or blender, blend organic brown rice until it is finely ground, like a flour. Boil some water in a saucepan with a lid, about 2 cups, slowly whisk in about 1/4 cup of the rice flour. Cover and turn down to minimum heat. Stir every 2 minutes for 10 minutes. This [...]

Pork and Apple Puree

6 ounces (180 grams) lean pork6 ounces (180 grams) potatoes6 ounces (180 grams) turnip1/4 onion1/4 apple1 1/4 cups water1 pinch sage Cut pork in small pieces and remove excess fat. Peel and cut vegetables into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel apple, remove core and dice small. Place everything in a saucepan and let simmer until well cooked. [...]

Twice Baked Potatoes

For 10 months or older. 1 washed baking potato1 egg (do not use the egg white until    your baby is 12 months old)2 tablespoons shredded mild cheese1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons formula or milk1/2 teaspoon butter Bake potato at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until softened. Check firmness occasionally. Let potato cool [...]

Homemade Baby Formula

If prepared properly, this still ranks third. Breastfeeding ranks first and commercial formulas second. Under certain circumstances, it may be alright to use homemade formula, but consult your baby’s pediatrician before introducing this to your infant. 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk32 ounces water2 tablespoons Karo syrup3ml Poly Vi Sol Vitamins Mix thoroughly.

Teething Crackers

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour1/4 cup cornmeal1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 egg, beaten2/3 cup milk Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In the food processor or in a large bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, salt and sugar. Add the egg and mix well. Blend in enough of the milk to [...]

Baby Fruits

A variety of fruits (pears and apples are good) Cut each fruit into quarters, then put into a bowl and cover to microwave for about 4 minutes. Chop fruit with an electric blender or chopper. You can use immediately or store by freezing in ice cube trays. When frozen, pop the fruit cubes out of [...]

Baby Vegetables

Frozen mixed vegetablesBroccoli, washed Put the amount of vegetables you want to use in a ceramic or Corning Ware bowl with a little HOT water. Cover with a paper towel. Microwave for about 4 to 5 minutes. Chop vegetables using an electric blender or chopper. You can use the vegetables immediately or freeze them in [...]

Meat Balls

For 10 months or older. 1/2 pound lean ground beef or pork1/2 cup mashed potatoes or rolled oats Combine the meat and potatoes or oatmeal, mixing well. Form into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or cook in a skillet [...]

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