In a perfect world - I would make all my babies food from scratch. Unfortunately, I do not live in a perfect world. Luckily there are other options for baby food other than the ones that come in jars at the grocery store. I ran across Petite Palate which offers organic food, flash frozen to maintain the food’s own nutritional content while sustaining the shelf life (frozen).
Petite Palate is gourmet baby food - the founders are both trained chefs and mothers and are "dedicated to providing fresh, organic, superior tasting meals for infants and toddlers that are packed full of wholesome nutrients." I've always questioned the quality of the jarred baby food. I learned that "the jarring process (heating to high temperatures until sterilized and shelf stable), destroys many of the vitamins and nutrients that occur naturally in the food. In order to bolster the nutritional value of the jarred food, common practice is to add vitamin and mineral additives after cooking that did not come from the food itself." Sounds scrumptious huh?The menu from Petite Palate includes: Apple Pear Blend, Lentil Stew, Spinach Potato Puree, Split Pea Stew, Puree of Garnet Yams, and Banana Peach Blend. Added to these foods are spices such as cinnamon, garlic, oregano, thyme and nutmeg. Petite Palate knows that infants are born with taste buds that need to be nurtured from the very first taste of solid food. While I have tried to keep as many different vegetables and fruits in Jake's diet, I had not used any spices up to this point.
I will admit. It took a few tries for him to get used to the new tastes. But I was persistent and knowing these were good for him kept at it. The color and texture of each flavor were just like homemade. Now since I am reviewing these, I felt it was my duty to try these out myself as well. I will be honest that I have never tried the jarred foods - too afraid. While I have nothing to compare it to, they all tasted like, well, real food. Something I would serve my family. What a concept!
The food is packaged in 4 ounce eco-friendly paper containers and defrost easily and quickly. I received the Petite Palate Variety Pack which has all of their flavors. You can also order them in 12 packs of each flavor. Plus how wonderful is it that it arrives at your door? Love it!
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I learned the signs of sensitivity to a food. This actually sounds exactly like what was wrong with my daughter last week. She had bananas for the first time.
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learned this: Rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula is the best first food. :)
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Kids don’t have to eat substantially every day. If your child eats a dinner that is lighter than you think they should, remember they are trusting their hunger signals. They are not going to starve.
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I learned that kids don't have to eat substantially everyday. Sometimes my little one doesn't eat as much as she usually does for the day and I worry about that, but then I remember that she usually lets me know when she is hungry and when she does that, I will be ready to feed her more.
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Processed foods that contain at least 70-percent organic ingredients can use the phrase "Made with organic ingredients" and list up to three of the organic ingredients on the display panel. It's good to learn the numbers on what those labels mean. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I learned the different degrees of "organic" labeling - very interesting. One other specific bit of information totally applies to my granddaughter's meals: "Don't offer alternatives. Making a separate meal for a picky child, or immediately offering up an alternative devalues the time and energy you have just spent on the meal." I hope my daughter-in-law reads this!
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They said: "If you notice most of the food getting pushed back out the mouth by the tongue, that’s a sign your baby is not developmentally ready for solids."
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I learned how I can raise a child who loves veggies: be a good role model, serve them frequently, and make them appetizing!
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I learned that "The jarring process (heating to high temperatures until sterilized and shelf stable), destroys many of the vitamins and nutrients that occur naturally in the food." Very interesting, I didn't know that.
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I learned that various organic food labels have different meanings based on the percentage of organic food or ingredients in the products.
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I didn't know that shellfish should be withheld until age 3. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kids have trouble chewing dry meat.
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The information in cues that baby is ready for solids is very informative. For example "Chewing motions. Your baby's mouth and tongue develop in sync with his digestive system. To start solids, he should be able to move food to the back of his mouth and swallow. As he learns to swallow efficiently, you may notice less drooling. He may also be teething around the same time."
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I learned that rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula is the best first food.
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Learned the signs of sensitivity to a food !!
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Learned the signs of sensitivity to food. Very useful info.
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I learned that not to give my daughter egg whites as there is a high chance of allergic reactions in infants less than 12 months old
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One week my daughter eats like there is no tomorrow. The next week she hardly eats anything!!! Kids are wierd like that. Thanks for the chance.
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I learned what the different 'organic' labels mean. That's cool!
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Rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula is the best first food. I think some stop breast feeding, at this point. Interesting.
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i read that if you notice most of the food getting pushed back out the mouth by the tongue, that’s a sign your baby is not developmentally ready for solids
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My little boy fits RIGHT in with thier list of when he's ready to eat. He's 4 and half months, 20 lbs, and is SUPER curious about what we're eating.
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"You can start offering sources of protein at 8-9 months. No egg whites as there is a high chance of allergic reactions in infants less than 12 months old."
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I learned that one cue the baby might be ready for solids is head control.
I didn't know dried beans are a source of protein
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i learned that formla and rice cereal is the best first food.
I learned the owners of Petite Palate are professionally trained chefs.
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If you notice most of the food getting pushed back out the mouth by the tongue, that’s a sign your baby is not developmentally ready for solids.
My daughter is not quite ready
I didn't know that the whole "cereal in milk/formula will help baby sleep all night" was just a myth! It's been drilled into my head by my mother for so long, that I really didn't think anything about it. I'm learning more and more that all the things my mom believes are false and sometimes even dangerous! She thinks cereal should be added into milk/formula at 2 weeks old!! That's just asking for food allergies right there, apparently... I'm glad you have shared this site!
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I learned that at 8-9 Months you can start offering sources of protein which include well-cooked, strained or ground plain meats, mild cheese, or egg yolks. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
wow, I didn't know before I read this the signs of sensitivity to a food. Glad I stopped to read.
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I didn't know you were supposed to avoid Citrus and tomatoes in the first year.
I learned Rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula is the best first food.
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I learned that breast milk or formula offers sufficient protein for growing babies. Once your child has transitioned to solids, you should offer a good source of protein at each meal.
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I didn't know that rice cereal was the best choice for a first cereal
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I learned that I was right about not forcing my son to eat more. My doctor worried me because she said he should be eating more than I told her he was. I breastfeed and he doesn't always eat a lot of food, some days he prefers nursing more and eating less. I learned that babies don't have to eat a substantial amount every day. I also learned that I shouldn't have been giving him tomatos.
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Only food labeled "organic" has been certified as meeting USDA organic standards. The term "natural" means that a food product is basically free of artificial and synthetic ingredients and for meat and poultry, the products are also minimally processed.
I learned that I shouldn't give my son citrus or tomatoes until he's one. I didn't know that!
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I learned that only food labeled "organic" (not natural) meets usda Organic criteria.
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Don’t give the following until age 3 (because allergies to these foods tend to be the most severe if your child has a reaction)
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I learned that babies younger than 4-6 months can’t swallow solids correctly.
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I learned that products labeled Organic, might not be all organic.
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I learned the differences between natural and organic foods as well as what the various organic food labels mean, to me this is very important on choosing what is best for my baby. Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway, this would be great for my 6 month old.
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Under the 'Cues your baby maybe ready for solids: Losing the "tongue thrust reflex." To keep solid food in his mouth and then swallow it, your baby needs to stop using his tongue to push food out of his mouth.'
I learned that there is some evidence that organic produce has higher levels of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, as well as antioxidants.
If you notice most of the food getting pushed back out the mouth by the tongue, that’s a sign your baby is not developmentally ready for solids.
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I learned that it’s best to introduce one new food at a time to be able to monitor and watch for any allergic reactions.
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I learned the difference between Natural & Organic .. Only food labeled "organic" has been certified as meeting USDA organic standards. The term "natural" means that a food product is basically free of artificial and synthetic ingredients and for meat and poultry, the products are also minimally processed. Truthful claims, such as "free-range," "hormone-free" and "natural" can also appear on food labels, but they don't mean that the food is organic.Thank you kindly! skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
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How much protein does my baby/child need?
Breast milk or formula offers sufficient protein for growing babies. Once your child has transitioned to solids, you should offer a good source of protein at each meal.
Good sources of protein include eggs, dry beans and peas, and peanut butter, as well as meat, poultry, and fish. Milk is also a good source of protein. These foods are important for protein, iron, and zinc.
Limit hot dogs and processed lunch meats to once a week. Make sure the meat is tender. Kids have trouble chewing dry meat.
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The first 4-6 months, breast milk or formula provides all the calories and nourishment your baby needs.
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I learned that most babies are ready to eat solids when they've doubled their birth weight (or weigh about 15 pounds) and are at least 4 months old.
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