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Do I Need a Baby Food Processor?
Posted by in Babies on November 4th, 2009
In recent years, baby food processors have become very popular since more and more parents are concerned with feeding their babies healthy, quality foods. To insure this, many parents are choosing to prepare their baby’s food at home. Parents know that processing their own baby food guarantees fresh food without sugar or other additives plus they can choose organic foods if they choose.
For many people, there is no question about using a food processor to make baby food. For others, there is the question of whether it is more useful to have a baby food processor or simply rely on a typical blender to do the same job. While it’s true that blenders can process foods to a certain degree, using them to blend food for the needs of babies is quite another matter. Contrary to what many parents may think, purchasing a baby food processor is not a waste of money because food processors do not perform the same function as a blender.
Blenders are not able to adequately liquify food unless water is continually added to the food as it is broken down into a smooth consistency. This is a major plus for food processors since they are able to blend food without water until solid food is liquified properly for babies. Since there is no need to add water, the food retains its taste as well as nutritional strength.
However, not all baby food processors are equal, so keep these tips in mind when choosing a processor:
1. A powerful motor is important if you plan on making baby food every day. Check the wattage on any processor that you are considering and choose the one that has the higher wattage to insure that is will hold up to continual use. The higher the wattage the more powerful is the appliance.
2. Consider the size of appliance you choose since some process different amounts of food at a time. If you choose a smaller appliance, you may only make enough for each meal. This in turn will require you to process food three times a day without any left overs to store. If you wish to process larger amounts of food so that you only have to make baby food less often, then you may prefer a larger capacity appliance.
3. Price is another consideration when choosing a processor. If you can purchase the right size, speed and design for your situation even it is a bit more than you wish to spend, it’s possible you may save money in the long run by making your own food. There are several different baby food processors to choose from and there’s bound to be one that is just right for your budget.
As you plan for your baby’s meals, consider adding a processor to your list of equipment. This small appliance will give you piece of mind that you are providing tasty, healthy meals for your little one.
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3 Unusual Ways to Calm a Cranky Baby
Posted by in Babies on September 26th, 2009
These methods for soothing are for babies who don’t care for silence. This works for babies who can sleep through a shootout on TV, yet are startled by a creak from the floorboard. They like it loud.
I’ve got a baby with just that personality. In some ways it’s great. Turn on the TV, turn on the radio, no worries about breaking the snooze. But it’s not so great at night, when we grown folks like it quiet in the house so WE can sleep.
So here are three ways to compromise with your little one. Two methods that are good for day and one that everyone can agree on at night.
1. The blender. Baby’s wailing. Sounds like a great time for a smoothie! As soon as we hit the blend button, the crying stops and serenity follows. We don’t question it, we just make a whole lot more smoothies these days.
2. The vacuum. Is it the deafening hum? Or does she just like a clean house? I dunno, but she likes it. This one is a good one to use to get your husband to vacuum cause he’ll do anything (even housework) if it means the baby will hush.
OK, here’s your night time compromise.
3. A white noise machine. You know, one of those things that makes the sound of the ocean, or rain, or a bubbling stream. This one seems to be enough noise for the baby but light enough for adults to sleep to. This one can make for interesting background music to your dreams too.
Anyway, there’s no real rhyme or reason to it. These worked for us, but you may find that your child is partial to the dishwasher or the blow dryer. Play around with it and see what works for you.
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