The Slow Cooker Baby Food Cookbook: 125 Recipes for Low-Fuss, High-Nutrition, and All-Natural Purees, Cereals, and Finger Foods

Introduction to The Slow Cooker Baby Food Cookbook

Why Make Homemade Baby Food?

Sure, popping open a jar of commercially made baby food is easy, and there are seemingly endless varieties, including “all-natural” and organic baby foods. So why would you want to take the time out of an already hectic day to make homemade baby food? The simplest answer is this: you’re already cooking breakfast, lunch, or dinner for the rest of the family, and it’s likely that some of those foods are 'baby foods,' too! Yes, why not cook for your baby, too? There’s no need to prepare separate meals for baby, using separate utensils and cooking ware. Your baby is able to eat the same foods you make—from the same appliances and pots, pans, and baking sheets. No matter what you’re preparing for your family, the odds are good that any of those foods can be reduced to a puree that’s safe and tasty for baby to eat!

And Why Use a Slow Cooker?

Slow cookers provide a convenient and simple way to cook wholesome meals for the family, no matter what size family you may have. We’re all busy, and finding the time to prep and cook a meal during the weekdays can be difficult. The slow cooker can save family mealtime from becoming a rotation of prepackaged foods and meals.

Slow Cooker Strategies for Feeding Baby and the Family

Preparing meals in a slow cooker is a convenient and delicious way to feed your family healthy, home-cooked meals with little fuss and time. It’s also a simple and easy way to make homemade foods for your baby. One of the greatest things about making your baby homemade food is that you teach your baby about the tastes and textures of foods the family eats.

When to Begin Feeding Solid Foods: