20 Things to Do With All Those Leftover Glass Baby Food Jars


Updated 05/22/12 1:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Reuse Baby Food Jars

Recycling's great, but upcycling is both fun and productive! Baby food pouches may be slowly overtaking traditional glass jars when it comes to lil ones' pureed food, but that doesn't mean the ubiquitous jars aren't taking up precious space on mama's countertop. Before dumping them in the recycle bin, check out some interesting ways the jars can live a second life — your counter and the Read more

OnSugar Blog: Chicken & Carrot Porridge Baby Recipe Plus Storage Solutions!


Updated 03/08/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chicken and Carrot Baby Food Recipe

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CherylDee is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Lipsticks to Baby Bottles blog. This is probably one of Kiara's favourite dishes, and I believe many Asian kids, too! It's easy peasy to make and tastes delish! What you'll need: Minced chicken Diced carrots Rice (brown rice if you want a healthier choice) Bovril (optional) Garlic Read more

Baby Gourmet: Guess Which Meal Is Real!


Updated 03/07/12 1:05 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Unexpected Baby Food Flavors

We couldn't help but notice . . . the hottest trend in baby food these days is undoubtedly the introduction of unexpected flavor combinations. Designed to stimulate tiny taste buds, some of the combos sound good enough for mom and dad to eat, while others are just plain outrageous. Test your baby culinary knowledge by guessing which of the following flavors are real, and which are made up! Take Read more

NurturMe's Caroline Freedman: An Easy Way to Get Lil Ones to Eat Their Fruits and Veggies!


Updated 02/08/12 1:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

NurturMe Dried Baby Food

As a soon-to-be first-time mom, a pregnant Caroline Freedman was obsessed with all things baby (sound familiar?), including what she would eventually feed her new lil one once she advanced past breast milk and bottles. "I was shocked at how little innovation there had been since I was a baby. It was still Gerber jarred foods," says Austin, TX-based Freedman, now mom to a 3-year-old and a Read more

Simple Way to Make Your Thanksgiving Tot-Friendly!


Updated 11/23/11 10:10 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

How to Make Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly

If you're cooking the holiday dinner and plan on hosting a few lil ones, it's a good idea to set up a baby buffet of sorts. Many of the standard side dishes on the Thanksgiving menu are soft, kid-friendly foods — soup, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, creamed vegetables, and doughy rolls or biscuits, so the gesture will only add minutes to your prep time. Set Read more

OnSugar Blog: A Baby Recipe — Potato, Sweet Potato & Tuna Pasta


Updated 11/23/11 6:31 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Homemade Tuna Baby Food Recipe

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CherylDee is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Lipsticks to Baby Bottles blog. A few days ago I decided to try out a recipe I found online. It sounded delicious, well in a baby delicious sorta way! So let's jump right into it. Here's a list or more like pictures of the items you will need to create this dish for your bubs. I know I did Read more

Turkey For Tots: Thanksgiving-Themed Purees For Babies


Updated 11/18/11 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Thanksgiving Baby Purees

Baby's first Thanksgiving may entail a special bib, a personalized place mat, and plenty of attention from fawning relatives, but it probably doesn't include a plate of turkey, sweet potatoes, and stuffing. Just because your lil one is too small for the buffet line, doesn't mean she has to miss out on the holidays delicious flavors. Turkey day favorites lend themselves to baby purees neutral Read more

Baby Food Processors: Simple or Swank


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby Food Makers and Processors

Let's feed the baby! For the first six months of baby's life, all he consumes is breast milk or formula — and when the time comes to introduce him to real foods, mama wants only the best. For this reason, lots of new moms decide to make their baby food at home, using organic fruits and veggies, and a baby food processor makes the endeavor oh-so-much easier! Simple: The Magic Baby Bullet Read more

NurturMe Dehydrated Baby Food: Ga Ga or Gag?


Updated 07/25/11 5:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dehydrated Baby Food

Between the baby wipes, toys, change of clothes, and actual diapers in mama's diaper bag, it's a wonder the tote can even be lifted off the ground. Once lil ones are ready for solid food, add some jars or homemade purees to the bag and start treating it as an exercise tool. NuturMe ($9 for a pack of eight) is designed to lighten mom's load while still providing tots with organic, gluten-free Read more

10 Tips For Introducing Finger Foods


Updated 07/15/11 3:44 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Tips for Introducing Finger Foods to Babies

Finger foods are the gateway to self-feeding and the first step toward independence at the dinner table. Annabel Karmel has explained the importance of finger foods and how parents can ease the transition for their children. She's also provided us with tips and tricks for introducing these foods to hungry (and grabby) tots. Read more