Are processed baby foods as nutritious as home prepared baby food?
Yes. As part of the infant diet, processed baby foods provide balance and variety with a carefully controlled and consistent nutrient content. Is home prepared baby food safe? Yes, as long as it is correctly prepared from carefully selected foods. Good clean work areas are very important to prevent accidental contamination. Home prepared baby food should be steamed then thoroughly mashed with a fork or a food processor. Parents need to be cautious of feeding foods that cannot be mashed by the gums as these present a choking hazard. Why is water added to baby food? Water helps make the food the appropriate consistency for the developmental stage of the infant who will eat it. Initially a baby’s food should be liquid enough to be sucked from a spoon. Babies need water for growth and should have a good intake of fluids every day, especially in hot, humid weather. Are starch fillers used in baby food? Starches are easily digested carbohydrates, which may be present in baby foods in the for
