by Amanda C.
Member since:
November 23, 2007

Money Saving Idea

February 08, 2008 06:07 PM UTC
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I know a lot of you are either expecting or have babies. I wanted to share a huge money saving tip with you. Make your own baby food!

This is what I do:
  • Buy around ten little plastic containers of baby food. Test to see what your baby likes/ dislikes.
  • Save the containers!
  • Steam frozen veggies, let cool then blend in a blender or food processor. Puree until it's smooth and free of chunks. Add water as needed.
  • You can be creative and do any kind of medley.
  • You can also use canned veggies and fruit too. Just be sure not to buy the kind that has syrup in it.
  • Pour into ice cube trays, freeze, then pop out into freezer safe plastic bags for easy storage. It's always good to label and date the bag.
  • Place a cube in each container and place in the fridge as needed.
  • The only time I buy store baby food is for my diaper bag. That way it never spoils and I always have some on hand.

What it would cost for one jar of food at the store you can make twelve at home. And it's fresh! You can take the same idea and make dinners too. Be creative and have fun!

Comments: 44

Amanda T. Feb 8, 2008, 6:08pm UTC
Such a great idea!
sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Feb 8, 2008, 6:10pm UTC
Thanks!
N A Feb 8, 2008, 6:12pm UTC
Good idea! What a great way to ensure it stays fresh, but have it ready when you need it!

I don't have a baby, but I wish I'd thought of that. I went through the hassle of making it every time. :(
N A Feb 8, 2008, 6:13pm UTC
So it's a TIME saving tip too!
Vivian P. Feb 8, 2008, 6:15pm UTC
great idea
Angie G. Feb 8, 2008, 6:17pm UTC
This is a great idea. I wish I would have thought about this 6 yrs ago when my daughter was eating baby food.
Michelle M. Feb 8, 2008, 6:18pm UTC
Good ideas for people with babies!
Chasity S. Feb 8, 2008, 6:18pm UTC
Good idea!! Thanks Amanda!
CyberGwen ! Feb 8, 2008, 6:21pm UTC
That is a great idea and so easy!
Amanda C. Feb 8, 2008, 6:27pm UTC
You're welcome everyone!
Amanda C. Feb 8, 2008, 6:27pm UTC
Wow Cindy! That is taking it to the next level!
Laura C. Feb 8, 2008, 6:36pm UTC
My parents were like Cindy - they had a small food mill and it went to every dinner. I just got whatever they were eating.
Carla B. Feb 8, 2008, 6:37pm UTC
We did that a little bit with my son, but we usually just gave him store bought baby food, because it was so much easier when I was still working 4-5 days a week. We always used coupons and watched for sales, though, so we still got it really cheap.

If we have more kids, we will probably make more of our own baby food, though.
Shaunee C. Feb 8, 2008, 6:44pm UTC
Great idea
Jeanie C. Feb 8, 2008, 6:56pm UTC
Thanks, my son does this as they are on a very tight budget and baby food is so expensive
Money $. Feb 8, 2008, 6:59pm UTC
Good idea!
You can do this for adults too...the puree-ing part would be optional! :-()
This is great... my "baby" is going on 29 but even when he was an infant, I was always looking for a better way to feed him. My mother taught me not to take shortcuts, and it didn't make sense to cook from scratch for myself because it was healthier, and then give my baby something I wouldn't eat, myself.
Mary (diet dr pepper junkie) T. Feb 8, 2008, 7:31pm UTC
wish I had thought of that when my babies were babies. They are 15 and 13 now.
Dawn G. Feb 8, 2008, 7:33pm UTC
This sounds very good. I have a girlfriend who made all her childrens food. I am sorry to say my daughter got the baby food in the jars.
Austin Cushing Feb 8, 2008, 7:42pm UTC
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Jill B. Feb 8, 2008, 8:12pm UTC
Great--makes food central to living. This will help kids make smart choices later.
Sandra C. Feb 8, 2008, 8:55pm UTC
My daughter made her own food for her baby.
Gree J. Feb 8, 2008, 9:20pm UTC
I did this for my daughter and it was so much fun! She always liked spices, even when she was little, so i would put in cinnamon and curry with the sweet potatoes, she loved it! i did crave indian food when i was pregnant...
I agree! There really is no reason to feed your child the processed food that comes in the jars. If I were more informed as a young parent, I would have made all of my own food for my daughter.

I think your idea Amanda, about just having jars of baby food in your bag for emergenices is a great idea!
Dave J. Feb 8, 2008, 10:58pm UTC
Wonderful ideas!! Thanks for sharing them with us!!
Steph-in-NE ..... Feb 8, 2008, 11:13pm UTC
I done this 21 years ago,, my daughter ate what we ate,, only time I bought jar food is for outings, and the fruit deserts,,,
Truth Always Feb 9, 2008, 1:19am UTC
This is a very good idea.
Chick J. Feb 9, 2008, 2:27pm UTC
Once that was the normal and now coming back into vogue.
Lesli B. Feb 10, 2008, 12:06am UTC
My babies are seniors in high school now, but, I'll keep this in mind for grandbabies.
busy reader g. Feb 10, 2008, 9:45am UTC
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busy reader g. Feb 10, 2008, 9:46am UTC
since I don't have kids I'll keep these in mind
busy reader g. Feb 10, 2008, 9:46am UTC
my friend just had a baby so I'll tell her about these ideas
busy reader g. Feb 10, 2008, 9:47am UTC
I'm sure she'll appreciate them
denise e Feb 10, 2008, 11:22am UTC
what a great idea
Great tips, we are having a second granddaughter in june so these hints will come in handy.
Shannon R. Apr 3, 2008, 10:54pm UTC
I make baby food at home to never thought to make it frozen I just make what I need for a day or 2 according to what will get eaten in that amount of time.
Tara C. May 12, 2008, 11:50am UTC
Great idea, I wll use it when we have kids!

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