Comments on: 4 to 6 Month Cooking Day Schedule http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jennifer Stinson http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-36205 Jennifer Stinson Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:49:25 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-36205 I try to boil as little as possible. I bake/broil most things, including apples and pears! I am about to do both for the first time with my son, but I did them this way for my daughter and I wanted to eat them instead of giving them to her. ;) I just cut it in half, take the core/seeds out and sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on them and bake them (skin side down) till they are soft. The oven was 350-400 degrees. Once they are soft. Remove from oven, let cool to the touch and then take the skins off and puree. As your child gets older you can leave skin on for more texture, just make sure they get blended well. I try to boil as little as possible. I bake/broil most things, including apples and pears! I am about to do both for the first time with my son, but I did them this way for my daughter and I wanted to eat them instead of giving them to her. ;) I just cut it in half, take the core/seeds out and sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on them and bake them (skin side down) till they are soft. The oven was 350-400 degrees. Once they are soft. Remove from oven, let cool to the touch and then take the skins off and puree. As your child gets older you can leave skin on for more texture, just make sure they get blended well.

]]> By: Crystal http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-22266 Crystal Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:41:31 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-22266 Wow! You are supermom! I have only made one vegetable at a time (one a week). I am glad you wrote about apples, because that is my next conquer. I was thinking about buy already made applesauce, but I think I will give it a try making it homemade. Wow! You are supermom! I have only made one vegetable at a time (one a week). I am glad you wrote about apples, because that is my next conquer. I was thinking about buy already made applesauce, but I think I will give it a try making it homemade.

]]> By: tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-19905 tricia Sat, 01 May 2010 23:52:07 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-19905 Sorry for the confusion. Follow the directions of boiling. Although steaming would work just fine too. Sorry for the confusion. Follow the directions of boiling. Although steaming would work just fine too.

]]> By: Annette http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-19896 Annette Sat, 01 May 2010 20:52:39 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-19896 I am a little confused, are we to boil the apples & pears or steam them? The direction say boil but the picture says steam. Just want to get this right before I make it for my niece. Thanks I am a little confused, are we to boil the apples & pears or steam them? The direction say boil but the picture says steam. Just want to get this right before I make it for my niece. Thanks

]]> By: Melanie | Dietriffic http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-19451 Melanie | Dietriffic Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:20:31 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-19451 I should have said for babies 6 months+ I should have said for babies 6 months+

]]> By: Melanie | Dietriffic http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-19450 Melanie | Dietriffic Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:19:44 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-19450 This is a really helpful article. Have you tried baby lead weaning, though? This is a really helpful article. Have you tried baby lead weaning, though?

]]> By: Michelle http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-14815 Michelle Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:24:04 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-14815 Glad I stumbled across this. I have a 5 month old and it would be great to make this stuff in advance. I made my own baby food for our first child, and ready to do the same with the second. However, this once-a-month method could prove to be a huge timesaver. I don't have all the same equipment, so I may need to re-evaluate that. By the way, I'm a dietitian and have a blog and posted on this very topic -- making baby food. http://nutritionandwellnessbytes.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-take-on-baby-food.html Glad I stumbled across this. I have a 5 month old and it would be great to make this stuff in advance. I made my own baby food for our first child, and ready to do the same with the second. However, this once-a-month method could prove to be a huge timesaver. I don’t have all the same equipment, so I may need to re-evaluate that. By the way, I’m a dietitian and have a blog and posted on this very topic — making baby food. http://nutritionandwellnessbytes.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-take-on-baby-food.html

]]> By: tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-11329 tricia Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:20:02 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-11329 Can't wait to hear how it goes. Can’t wait to hear how it goes.

]]> By: Amanda http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-11328 Amanda Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:51:43 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-11328 I found that one at bed bath and beyond today! I am so excited to use it tonight!! I found that one at bed bath and beyond today! I am so excited to use it tonight!!

]]> By: tricia http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-11318 tricia Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:33:17 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-11318 I have never used a rice mill. I use this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I0MGKE?ie=UTF8&tag=onamomo-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000I0MGKE" rel="nofollow">Oxo food mill</a>, you can order it from Amazon. Or if you would happen to have a Kitchen Aid mixer they have a great vegetable puree attachment! I have never used a rice mill. I use this Oxo food mill, you can order it from Amazon. Or if you would happen to have a Kitchen Aid mixer they have a great vegetable puree attachment!

]]> By: Amanda http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-11317 Amanda Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:13:15 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-11317 Have you ever tried using a ricer instead of a food mill? I am having the hardest time trying to find a food mill. Have you ever tried using a ricer instead of a food mill? I am having the hardest time trying to find a food mill.

]]> By: Jo http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1411 Jo Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:39:48 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1411 so glad to see you girls are doing this..my kids are teens/college aged..but I breast fed and went right into making our own baby food..didn't buy much if any of processed foods other than the initial rice cereal that was soooo finely pureed... I just would take whatever we were cooking and leave out all seasoning..and when small kept all the foods separated so we'd test for any allergies..and then as got older just mixed the casseroles or whatever..we don't eat a lot of salt, sugar and used mostly fruit for sweetening so it was pretty easy to feed along with us... same idea went into using cotton diapers/wool biobottoms/diaper duck..bought one system..used 3 times..so having/raising a family wasn't a big hit to the finances..UNTIL now when 2 are in college... but of course, the manufacturers want you to think you MUST buy their products for the healthiest things for your children...and we all want that so we succumb to their packaging/processing...I remember when there was a big stink about the apple juice..and come to find out it was mostly sugar water with some coloring...you can certainly use regular apple juice..watered down as needed... my kids would eat whatever/minus the spices we did..we NEVER cow towed as they were toddlers to picky eating..it was either eat what's on the table or NOT..and no snacks (when they were older..not infants)until the next meal..they knew we stood by that..and now, all three eat EVERYTHING in the world, and all 3 have told us parents thanks for giving them a great start...especially when they see their friends be incredibly picky and vocal about it... so glad to see you girls are doing this..my kids are teens/college aged..but I breast fed and went right into making our own baby food..didn’t buy much if any of processed foods other than the initial rice cereal that was soooo finely pureed…

I just would take whatever we were cooking and leave out all seasoning..and when small kept all the foods separated so we’d test for any allergies..and then as got older just mixed the casseroles or whatever..we don’t eat a lot of salt, sugar and used mostly fruit for sweetening so it was pretty easy to feed along with us…

same idea went into using cotton diapers/wool biobottoms/diaper duck..bought one system..used 3 times..so having/raising a family wasn’t a big hit to the finances..UNTIL now when 2 are in college…

but of course, the manufacturers want you to think you MUST buy their products for the healthiest things for your children…and we all want that so we succumb to their packaging/processing…I remember when there was a big stink about the apple juice..and come to find out it was mostly sugar water with some coloring…you can certainly use regular apple juice..watered down as needed…

my kids would eat whatever/minus the spices we did..we NEVER cow towed as they were toddlers to picky eating..it was either eat what’s on the table or NOT..and no snacks (when they were older..not infants)until the next meal..they knew we stood by that..and now, all three eat EVERYTHING in the world, and all 3 have told us parents thanks for giving them a great start…especially when they see their friends be incredibly picky and vocal about it…

]]> By: cortney http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1407 cortney Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:21:29 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1407 Great questions! No you don't need a steamer, I use Ziploc steam bags for the microwave and I have used the metal steamer that drops inside of a pot. The steamer is just a little easier if you are making a larger batch. Secondly, besides saving money I have found that making my own baby food has better and more flavorful taste (and smell) than the store bought brands (organic or not) and you can choose exactly which foods you want to give your child. You have more of an opportunity to give your kid a more variety of tastes than you get when you buy store bought. Which in turn, I believe, allows the building blocks of healthy eating to begin early for healthier eating in the future. An example, my son LOVES avocado and you can't get that in the stores. You can mix and match flavors that cater to your child's likes and dislikes and make it more personalized. I also recently posted a "top 5 reasons" for Andrea at MommySnacks - http://mommysnacks.blogspot.com/2009/03/homemade-baby-food-5-reasons-to-try.html Great questions! No you don’t need a steamer, I use Ziploc steam bags for the microwave and I have used the metal steamer that drops inside of a pot. The steamer is just a little easier if you are making a larger batch.
Secondly, besides saving money I have found that making my own baby food has better and more flavorful taste (and smell) than the store bought brands (organic or not) and you can choose exactly which foods you want to give your child. You have more of an opportunity to give your kid a more variety of tastes than you get when you buy store bought. Which in turn, I believe, allows the building blocks of healthy eating to begin early for healthier eating in the future. An example, my son LOVES avocado and you can’t get that in the stores. You can mix and match flavors that cater to your child’s likes and dislikes and make it more personalized.
I also recently posted a “top 5 reasons” for Andrea at MommySnacks – http://mommysnacks.blogspot.com/2009/03/homemade-baby-food-5-reasons-to-try.html

]]> By: Molly http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1405 Molly Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:45:56 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1405 Thank you so much for posting all of this, I just have a few questions: Do you need a steamer? Can you just steam the carrots in the microwave? Also, what are the benefits of making your own food versus buying organic baby food (besides cost). Thank you so much for posting all of this, I just have a few questions: Do you need a steamer? Can you just steam the carrots in the microwave?

Also, what are the benefits of making your own food versus buying organic baby food (besides cost).

]]> By: Angela http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1147 Angela Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:21:40 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1147 awesome, thanks so much for these answers! think I am going to start soon (my son is a little over 3 months) and your info is great, especially the plan for cooking day:):)! thanks for all you do! awesome, thanks so much for these answers! think I am going to start soon (my son is a little over 3 months) and your info is great, especially the plan for cooking day:):)! thanks for all you do!

]]> By: cortney http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1143 cortney Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:02:43 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1143 That's a great question. No you don't need a mill. I know mom's who use just a blender. The benefit of a mill is that peas and green beans along with a few others (because of their tough skins) don't puree smoothly. So if your child is picky about consistency the mill is helpful, but not necessary. To answer your second question - baby food can stay in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you have a separate deep freezer, baby food can stay in that for up to 6 months. I have a deep freezer, so I put all of the baby food in that and only pull out what I need for the week to keep in my kitchen freezer to save space. That’s a great question. No you don’t need a mill. I know mom’s who use just a blender. The benefit of a mill is that peas and green beans along with a few others (because of their tough skins) don’t puree smoothly. So if your child is picky about consistency the mill is helpful, but not necessary.
To answer your second question – baby food can stay in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you have a separate deep freezer, baby food can stay in that for up to 6 months. I have a deep freezer, so I put all of the baby food in that and only pull out what I need for the week to keep in my kitchen freezer to save space.

]]> By: Angela http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1142 Angela Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:42:40 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1142 do you have to have a mill in order to make your own baby food? do you know how long the food stays good in the freezer? thanks! do you have to have a mill in order to make your own baby food? do you know how long the food stays good in the freezer?
thanks!

]]> By: cortney http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1098 cortney Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:10:38 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1098 no cooking spray is needed. They pop right out just like ice cubes do. no cooking spray is needed. They pop right out just like ice cubes do.

]]> By: heather http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1095 heather Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:47:22 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1095 do you use cooking spray in the ice-cube trays?? thanks for the great instructions!!!!! do you use cooking spray in the ice-cube trays?? thanks for the great instructions!!!!!

]]> By: Jennifer http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-1000 Jennifer Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:48:38 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-1000 I love this! Our (3rd) baby is just starting baby food and I can't wait to make him some homemade baby food! Thanks for all the time you took to plot out this cooking day--it'll be so much easier to follow your instructions rather than try to do this all on my own. I love this! Our (3rd) baby is just starting baby food and I can’t wait to make him some homemade baby food! Thanks for all the time you took to plot out this cooking day–it’ll be so much easier to follow your instructions rather than try to do this all on my own.

]]> By: cortney http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-923 cortney Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:45:42 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-923 That is very interesting. I have never heard of that before. I will be doing a little research on it and have already contacted the USDA to see if they can help answer the question. I will plan on posting info that I find. Please check back. That is very interesting. I have never heard of that before. I will be doing a little research on it and have already contacted the USDA to see if they can help answer the question. I will plan on posting info that I find. Please check back.

]]> By: Sheri http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-921 Sheri Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:24:23 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-921 I have just started making my own baby food for my second baby. We were told by the doctor not to make our own carrots because of the high nitrogen levels. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks! I have just started making my own baby food for my second baby. We were told by the doctor not to make our own carrots because of the high nitrogen levels. What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks!

]]> By: Lauri http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-193 Lauri Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:56:49 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-193 Love the site! My son just turned 7 months. I have enough store bought jarred food for the next month so am eager to start making food for March. Will you be posting any sample menus/recipes for 7-9 months or older soon? Love the site!

My son just turned 7 months. I have enough store bought jarred food for the next month so am eager to start making food for March. Will you be posting any sample menus/recipes for 7-9 months or older soon?

]]> By: cortney http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-178 cortney Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:27:21 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-178 Hey Casey, Thanks for the great questions! I am sorry that I made assumptions : ). I just posted a response to this under the "how to" section. Hope this helps. C. Hey Casey,
Thanks for the great questions! I am sorry that I made assumptions : ). I just posted a response to this under the “how to” section. Hope this helps.
C.

]]> By: Casey http://onceamonthmom.com/4-to-6-month-cooking-day-schedule/#comment-173 Casey Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:57:52 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=143#comment-173 I am new. So this may have already been established, but what do I do AFTER I have frozen the baby food/puree? When I want to feed my baby do I thaw it? For how long? And is one 'cube' enough for a meal? How long will the frozen 'cubes' last? Just wondering. Sorry if this has been addressed before. :) I am new. So this may have already been established, but what do I do AFTER I have frozen the baby food/puree? When I want to feed my baby do I thaw it? For how long? And is one ‘cube’ enough for a meal? How long will the frozen ‘cubes’ last? Just wondering. Sorry if this has been addressed before. :)

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