Why make your own homemade baby food? Well it may not be faster thanopening a jar, but it has been proven healthier than the leadingjarred baby food that sits on the shelf for months at a time.Making your own baby food has less sugar, and no additives orpreservatives, compared to jarred baby food found at the store.

In fact, grinding up bananas and peaches and oranges actuallyhave a better smell and more taste then jarred food.

I have a hard time feeding my child; he is a very picky eater,but these recipes below he absolutely loves. I know they takesome time to cook, but when you make extra you can store in thefreezer, and microwave at meal times. You can keep in thefreezer for up to a month. Remember that if your baby isnt overa year and is still breastfeeding or on formula. You cannotmicrowave formula or breast milk, so freezing the leftovers isproblem not a good idea.

Here are some easy homemade baby recipes that are easy that bothyou and your baby will love.

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast8+ monthsMakes about 2 servings

? cup oats? cup formula, breast milk, or for over a year whole milk1 whole banana

Combine oats and ? cup milk, bring to a boil, let cool about 5 min, stir occasionally. Mash banana and rest of the milk and add to the oats

Chicken and Broccoli10+ monthsMakes about 4-6 servingsYou can put in containers and freeze for about a month

1 boneless skinless chicken breast1 bag frozen broccoli florets1 can chicken broth1 can cream of chicken soupInfant rice cereal

Cook chicken and broccoli in chicken broth for about an hour. Add cream of chicken soup. Add rice cereal to desired consistency and serve.

Turkey Dinner10+ monthsMakes about 2 servings

2 ounces cooked ground turkey? cup white uncooked rice1 diced carrot? cup peas? teaspoon butter11/2 cups water

Heat water and butter on medium heat. Add rice, turkey, peas and carrots to hot water. Simmer covered for 20 minutesCool and serve.

Cinnamon and sugar covered bananas10+ monthsMakes 1 serving

1 banana sliced into bite sized piecesCinnamon and sugar

Slice up a banana and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top of each bananaOnly sprinkle you dont want to fill the child up with sugar, especially in the morning.

If you are having trouble feeding your child, try these recipes they taste good and are good for them. You will feel good giving these nutritious foods to your child.

About the Author

Brooke Schuman writes articles on the internet about babies. As a mother herself of a one year old boy, Brooke is experiencing first hand the joy and the challenges for raising a baby. She loves being a full time mother and asks you to please visit her Baby Blog and her baby website when you have a chance. http://baby.ideas-from.us