Giving your little one homemade food has many advantages. Not only does it help in the healthy growth and development of your baby, but it also gives you peace of mind. On the other hand, off-the-shelf baby foods have been known to fall short of nutrients. That is a result of their preparation processes.

There is no doubt that making home food for your baby takes time, and the means of storing it can be another challenge, but with the right tools and motivation, you are on your way to making the best meal experience for your little one.

This blog post will uncover some reasons you should give your baby homemade food. So, without further ado, let’s dive into it.

Why should you give your baby homemade food?

If you value your baby’s health, you must consider making homemade food. You know exactly what is in it and can even customize it to your baby’s needs. Below are some of the reasons you should ensure your baby eats homemade food.

Freshness

Homemade foods are generally known to be fresh foods. This is because they are often made right before being fed to your child. That is in contrast to store-bought baby foods, which are often made months in advance. They are then stored in warehouses for long before being shipped to the stores.

Store-bought foods are often “dead food” because they have very little or no nutritional benefits.

Better Nutrition

When you make food for your baby at home, the food is fresh, but it is also very nutritious. The store-bought food is often prepared at extreme heat to give the food longer shelf life. Unfortunately, this extreme heat also kills the nutrients contained in the food, such as vitamins. This one makes store-bought food not totally a good fit for your child. On the other hand, the food you prepare at home can be given raw or cooked at an accurate heat level to retain the needed nutrients before giving it to your weaning baby.

Serine Processing

It has been discovered that some store-bought baby foods contain a relatively high amount of toxic metals. These heavy metals are not good for your baby’s health. Although the FDA in the US is tackling this issue, it is still on the high side. Another danger is the issue of added preservatives to store-bought baby foods aimed at increasing the shelf life. All of these are not quite healthy for your little one.

Therefore, moms should prepare their baby’s food often by themselves. That will drastically reduce the risk of Lead or cadmium poisoning that off-the-shelf foods pose to your baby’s health.

It's Cheaper at Home

When you buy commercial baby food, you indirectly pay for several things. For example, you pay for the cost of production, transportation, and VAT. On the other hand, you only pay for ingredients when making your baby’s food at home. That makes more sense, right?

Making baby food at home saves you other little added charges that commercial baby food producers use to make their profits.

Variety is the Spice of Life

Ever noticed how almost all store-bought baby foods have similar textures? A pack of baby food from the supermarket will always taste the same. However, your homemade baby food can always be varied. You can always try different herbs and spices every day. All this makes the baby get used to eating various food products.

These varieties also help to check food allergies and food phobias. In addition, it creates a healthy eating habits in your child. That being said, it also encourages an easy transition to table food for your child. When the baby is used to various food textures, it is easier to adapt to eating what the family eats.

It Saves You Time

When you have been able to adapt the child to various food tastes, the child gets accustomed to eating what the family eats. This saves you time because you can always give the baby what everyone eats at home (maybe just a little tweak).

You don’t have to go for a special baby food shopping; you can get some fruits and vegetables for your child while grocery shopping. All you need to do during cooking is remove the baby’s portion before adding any adult seasoning or salt.

The Bottom Line

A baby’s well-being depends widely on the type of food they eat. So now you know that your baby needs more homemade foods for healthy development. Not only that, but it also saves you money and time. Not to mention the varieties of recipes and mixtures you can try. These are for your rest of mind and your child’s well-being.

However, making your baby’s food can pose a little threat, especially for busy parents, and meeting up to this demand can be taxing. But everything has been made easy. You can cook, blend, and clean easily with Quook. Then, you can store your homemade foods with Chiill.

Now, more than ever, homemade baby food is a healthy, affordable, and easy way to feed your child. With a little practice, you’ll be a pro in no time!