The "5-Minute" Homemade Baby Food Routine
The image of " making baby food " is terrifying for most parents. We imagine spending our entire Sunday peeling mountains of sweet potatoes, boiling pots of water, and scrubbing blenders, only for the baby to spit it out. But the truth is, store-bought baby food is expensive. Those little pouches add up to hundreds of dollars a month. The secret? You don't need to be a chef, and you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen. You just need a "5-minute routine." The " Steam and Smash " Method Forget complicated recipes. Baby food is just one ingredient: cooked produce. Pick a Veggie: Let’s say broccoli. The Hack: Don't boil a pot of water. Put a few florets in a microwave-safe bowl with a tablespoon of water. Cover it with a plate. Zap It: Microwave for 3 minutes. The steam cooks it perfectly. The Smash: Throw it in a mini-blender (or just use a fork if it’s soft enough) with a splash of breastmilk, formula, or olive oil. Done. Fresh, nutrie...