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Pregnancy Every Week |
| You will be amazed to know
how your baby develops in every passing week of the pregnancy.
Learn about the changes taking place in mother's
body and the growing baby. |
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Preparing home cooked food can be
very rewarding and a satisfying experience. It is a
cheaper option in comparison to buying the commercial
food. Don't be taken in by the long list of nutritional
values mentioned on commercial foods. Your baby get
all nutrition required for its growth from home cooked
food. You know exactly what has been used in the cooking
and the texture of home cooked foods varies which exposes
the baby to different textures.
Try to be creative with different food combinations
while planning your baby's meal.
Tips for preparing food for your baby
- Wash
fresh fruits and vegetables Thorughly
wash the vegetables and fruits before preparation.
- Boil
or steam You can cook fruits (such
as sliced apples,pears and peaches) and vegetables
(such as sweet potatoes and peas) until they're soft
enough to mash. When boiling, use the smallest amount
of water possible to retain vitamins.
- Mash
or Puree Use a fork, food processor,
or blender to puree or mash foods to the proper consistency
suggested for your baby's age. For example, for an
6-month-old baby, the food should be pureed but for
8 months it can be lumpier as cottage cheese.
- Storing
the Food Fruit and vegetables can
be frozen for up to 6 months. spoon the prepared food
into an ice-cube tray. Once the food is frozen, pop
out the cubes and place them in a freezer storage
container or bag. Don't forget to label it with food
type and date.
- Thawing
the frozen food You can defrost individual
food cubes in your refrigerator, a heated baby dish,
or microwave oven. Remember to sir the microwaved
food as heat is unevenly distributed. Touch-test the
food's temperature before feeding your baby.
Other
Articles in this Category
::When
to start solid food
::Reccommended Food guidelines for babies aged 6-12 months
::Great food ideas for babies aged 6-12 months
::Foods advised
to be avoided in your baby's diet
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Community News |
 | Department
of Human Services in Victoria have recently
launched an egg safety campaign which raises awareness about
the risks raw and undercooked eggs pose for vulnerable sections
of the community, including young children. Read
More
Egg safety advice
at home. Please click here to find brochure issued by Department of Human Services. |
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