When your baby begins to eat solid foods they will eventually require 3 good-sized meals a day with healthy snacks in between. It’s important to introduce new foods to your baby slowly allowing them to get used to a new and exciting experience.

When you start weaning your little one, their meals will mainly consist of pureed fruits and veggies. You can purchase ready made baby foods in a jar from any grocery store. They’ll have a wide range of flavours to choose from. On average all brands will more or less cost same. The problem with buying pre-made baby foods this way is that it can seriously burn a hole in your pocket, especially if you have a hungry baby!

Instead of per bought baby foods from your local grocery store, why not try and prepare your own baby foods? There is a big advantage to making your own homemade baby foods.

Not only will you will save a considerable amount of money by making your own baby foods your baby will enjoy experimenting with different tastes and textures and you will get to use a wider variety of ingredients. You can also experiment with different types of spices, which studies have shown to expand your baby’s taste buds and get them used eating the family foods you cook regularly.

Try cooking making a batch of different meals at one time. Then separate them in to feeding pots (or even empty yogurt pots) and place them in your freezer. This provides your baby with enough meals for the next month. It will save plenty of time and plenty of money.

Try to mix up different types of veggies and fruits to give your baby a variety and provide a broader range of nutrients. The best thing about homemade baby foods is that it gives you the piece of mind knowing exactly what your baby is consuming.