When Owen first arrived, I thought about making our own baby food. Plenty of people do, so I figured I’d give it a go. Well… we didn’t end up doing that, and now at a year old, he’s pretty much done with “baby” food. However, Charlie (at 3.5) still loves pouches! When we were given the chance to try out Infantino’s Fresh Squeezed line, I thought this was the perfect time to make our own.
I set everything up the night before. When I opened the Squeeze Station box I was surprised at how simple it was! All I had to do to set it up was wash the parts and put it back together. To put your station together, you just need to slide the pouches into slots and screw on the tube. How easy is that?
I planned on making a couple while Charlie was at preschool, but when he got up in the morning and saw it set up, he informed me we would make it after he got home. I had no problem waiting. I love when Charlie helps with food prep. We’ve found that if kids can help, they’re more apt to eat whatever it is because they made it.
Sweet Potatoes & Apples
You’ll need:
- 1 large sweet potato, cooked
- 2 small apples
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
- Peel apples and cut into slices
- Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon
- Bake at 350 for ~10 minutes or until soft
- Microwave sweet potato uncovered for ~8 minutes
- Peel and dice sweet potato
- Puree in blender/food processor
Yogurt with Banana & Oatmeal
You’ll need:
- 1 cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup dry oatmeal
Directions:
- Puree banana in blender/food processor
- Combine all ingredients
Each of these recipes made 3 pouches. I know these sound super easy, but they are! And… they come Charlie approved!
While Charlie can use the pouch as is, Owen’s not quite ready for that. That’s where the couple a spoons come in! You can screw a spoon right onto the pouch and feed it to baby like that. The great part is that if they don’t finish the whole pouch, you can pop it back in the fridge.
Storing in the fridge or freezer is super easy with the freezer sleeve. It fits perfect in the fridge without taking up too much room.We will definitely be using this often. It was so easy to set up, use, and clean up. Did I mention that it’s dishwasher safe? My only gripe is that the suction is so strong while using the food press. The food would sometimes come back up while trying to remove the press. No worries though, we eventually got it all to stay in!
One thing I love about Infantino’s Fresh Squeezed Feeding Line is that the whole system costs less than a couple of the other baby food makers I had considered purchasing. I’m pretty sure the scary price tags are a big reason we opted not to make our own.
1. Infantino Keeper Squeeze Pouch // 2. Infantino Couple a Spoons // 3. Infantino Perfect Puree Blender // 4. Infantino Squeeze Station // 5. Infantino Squeeze Pouches, 50-Count // 6. Infantino Steam and Smush // 7. Infantino Freezer Sleeve //8. Infantino Add on Funnel
I had to hold the bottom of the station while Charlie pushed, because it kept moving on him. I didn’t have that problem, but he did. Charlie loved helping Mommy make our pouches and he can’t wait to make more!
Have you made your own baby food? What flavor combos would you make?
Christina Shirley says
Food pouches are one of the best inventions ever. Whoever thought of it is worthy of the millions she/he probably made. So this is right up there with them. What a great system! I will have to remember to recommend this to families I work with. And thanks for offering recipes!
Christina Shirley says
I know! They have been amazing to just grab and take with us!
Christina Shirley says
That’s a nifty contraption I would like to use to make cat food pouches.
Christina Shirley says
What a great convenience! I’d love to try this system preparing my grandchildren’s meals.
Christina Shirley says
I didn’t have this but I had a baby bullet and we used it everyday! it really is healthy and cost effective to make your own baby food!!
Christina Shirley says
This is so neat–my sister would love having this for Christmas!
Christina Shirley says
I’ve been looking into this one. Love your recipes. Thanks for the info!
Christina Shirley says
Genius! I love this idea. Thank you for joining us on #purebloglove. We enjoy having you every Thursday night at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Christina Shirley says
I have been curious about doing this for years. Thank you so much for posting.
Mary Brice says
Hey i have tried sweet potato and yogurt+banana recipe. My kid loved the sweet potato one but doesn’t eat yogurt one. I really want him to have yogurt for good calcium intake. What can i add more so that he likes it? Any suggestions?
I loved this says
I love that it is reusable, easy to squeeze and hold for young ones, and you can either squeeze it in with the station OR pour in the food manually (there are 2 “spout” areas to use for filling the pouch). It is safe as well and easy to clean/wash.