RE: Jar food vs home-made puree
My husband is very much against jar food, although I told him it's approved and safe for baby consumption. But he still insists either fresh puree or nothing.
So I don't give jar food to my baby. So far, after work, I still manage to make puree for my baby. Oh, he loves it!!! Have tried avocado, sweet potato, pumpkin. Will be added to the list soon is banana and spinach.
When my baby at infant care, they give him blended porridge with vege.
So far, my baby took everything very well. Never had constipation. But it's the other way round - he pooped a lot, now is 2-3 times a day, soft stool. So his teacher said as long it's soft and not watery, need not to worry.
I love giving him solid food, I really enjoy the making and feeding process (despite the mess)
Tips: you can use rice cooker to steam the food. Very easy, will be ready in <30min! Then use hand-held blender to smoothen the food, take a few minutes only, and there you are ready for a fresh and tasty home-made puree!!!