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Do use ice cube trays to freeze puréed foods. Each cube should be about one ounce. Once frozen, pop out the cubes, store in a sealed plastic bag, and use within two months.
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Do discard unfinished meals. Bacteria forms quickly.
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Do introduce new foods at the rate of one per week, so you can pinpoint any allergies.
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Do make sure your child has accepted most vegetables and fruits before trying any meats.
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Do steam or microwave vegetables and fruits to retain as much vitamins and minerals as possible, as opposed to boiling.
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Do use as thinners: water left from steaming, breast milk, formula, cow's milk, yogurt, broth, or apple juice.
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Do use as thickeners: wheat germ, whole-grain cereal, cottage cheese, farmer cheese, cooked egg yolks, yogurt, mashed white or sweet potato.
[From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone]
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