angel2baby
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Hi low,
Braun is known for good blenders. I'm using a Braun handheld blender bought from Tangs for abt $40 I think...comes with a mixing bowl. Its easy to use and clean. They have different ranges..some comes with attachment for egg beating, etc. for making cake if you're into baking. I just bought the lowest range one. We only need to puree foods for the first year so I think no point spending so much. A food processor also can be used if you alraedy have one and can do big quantities, but more washing up to do. I find a handheld blender is much easier for small quantities.
Hi fitty nut,
Haha feeding is messy, you're going to realise that no matter how much you try to be careful and clean, they will get their hands and clothes messed up! Its all part of the feeding experience. A big waterproof bib is good if you don't want to be washing and scrubbing food stains off their clothes. My sister feeds her children naked with just a diaper on!
I find its easier to peel off the skins and cut up the vege/fruits into small pieces first and then steam it. Boil the water first then put in the food. For apples it takes abt 7-8 mins, for pears abt 4-5 mins. For veges it takes longer abt 10-15 mins. Must poke them and see when its soft and tender. I steam instead of boiling coz its the best way to preserve the vitamins. Must be careful not to overcook them otherwise nutrients will be lost. Once its steamed, I will use a mixing bowl and handheld blender to puree till smooth, adding some water to the puree while blending. Then once blended, will spoon the puree into the ice trays, cover with glad wrap, leave it to cool for abt 5 mins before I put it in the freezer. We can't put it into the freezer when its piping hot, but shouldn't leave it out too long otherwise bacteria will grow.
Banana shouldn't be cooked and shouldn't be frozen either. Just mash or puree and feed straight away
It oxidizes very fast but can't be helped.
Hi Amy,
Apple and pear are favourites amoung babies so its good to start off with that. Then move on to a mixture of other fruits and veges like pumpkin, carrots, green peas (frozen ones), banana, peaches, sweet potato, broccoli, cauliflower, papaya, avocado, etc. so they get a variety and they can taste different things and don't become fussy eaters. Its recommended to start baby on fruits and veges first as its easier on their digestive systems. Then move on to other things like meat and fish once they're digesting fruits and veges well coz protein is harder to digest.
Braun is known for good blenders. I'm using a Braun handheld blender bought from Tangs for abt $40 I think...comes with a mixing bowl. Its easy to use and clean. They have different ranges..some comes with attachment for egg beating, etc. for making cake if you're into baking. I just bought the lowest range one. We only need to puree foods for the first year so I think no point spending so much. A food processor also can be used if you alraedy have one and can do big quantities, but more washing up to do. I find a handheld blender is much easier for small quantities.
Hi fitty nut,
Haha feeding is messy, you're going to realise that no matter how much you try to be careful and clean, they will get their hands and clothes messed up! Its all part of the feeding experience. A big waterproof bib is good if you don't want to be washing and scrubbing food stains off their clothes. My sister feeds her children naked with just a diaper on!
I find its easier to peel off the skins and cut up the vege/fruits into small pieces first and then steam it. Boil the water first then put in the food. For apples it takes abt 7-8 mins, for pears abt 4-5 mins. For veges it takes longer abt 10-15 mins. Must poke them and see when its soft and tender. I steam instead of boiling coz its the best way to preserve the vitamins. Must be careful not to overcook them otherwise nutrients will be lost. Once its steamed, I will use a mixing bowl and handheld blender to puree till smooth, adding some water to the puree while blending. Then once blended, will spoon the puree into the ice trays, cover with glad wrap, leave it to cool for abt 5 mins before I put it in the freezer. We can't put it into the freezer when its piping hot, but shouldn't leave it out too long otherwise bacteria will grow.
Banana shouldn't be cooked and shouldn't be frozen either. Just mash or puree and feed straight away
Hi Amy,
Apple and pear are favourites amoung babies so its good to start off with that. Then move on to a mixture of other fruits and veges like pumpkin, carrots, green peas (frozen ones), banana, peaches, sweet potato, broccoli, cauliflower, papaya, avocado, etc. so they get a variety and they can taste different things and don't become fussy eaters. Its recommended to start baby on fruits and veges first as its easier on their digestive systems. Then move on to other things like meat and fish once they're digesting fruits and veges well coz protein is harder to digest.
how's your baby?