How to Freeze Baby Food

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You can store extra homemade baby food such as pureed vegetables or fruits in your freezer for later use.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Wash your hands.
Step2
Pour homemade baby food into clean ice cube trays.
Step3
Cover well with plastic.
Step4
Transfer frozen cubes to small freezer bags.
Step5
Use masking tape to label and date the bags.
Step6
Freeze baby food in covered plastic containers for larger servings.
Step7
Keep baby food in freezer for no longer than two or three weeks.

Tips & Warnings

  • Thaw baby food in refrigerator.
  • Refrigerate homemade baby food for up to 24 hours.
  • Avoid freezing commercially prepared baby food.
  • Keep freezer temperature at 0 degrees F.
  • Be sure your hands and all utensils are clean.
  • Throw away any uneaten baby food even if your baby ate only one bite.
  • Thawed baby food must not be refrozen.

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