Making your own baby food is a healthy and cost-effective option, but all your efforts can be wasted if you don’t know how to properly and safely store your homemade purees. Having the right refrigeration and freezing information, as well as the right storage tools, is key. Refrigerating and Freezing Your Homemade Baby Food Homemade purees can be stored safely in your refrigerator for up to 72 hours, so if you’re planning to keep your homemade baby food in the fridge, we recommend that you
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How To Puree Or Mash Your Homemade Baby Food
Once you’ve baked, roasted, boiled, or steamed food for your baby, you’ll need to make it a little more “baby-friendly” by pureeing (or mashing) it. Remember, your baby’s age will determine the consistency of the food he eats: younger babies need smooth, runny purees, while older babies can handle lumpy, mashed mixtures. Use the tips and techniques below to puree or mash your homemade baby food: 4-6 Months (“Stage 1” food): Babies this age need smooth, runny purees. Tools to use: A
