[Mandi]

I have two questions and would love to hear your tips and experiences!

1. What are the best ways to remove stains from different materials like clothes, bed sheets, or fabric in general? I’m especially interested in natural or household methods, but open to any effective solutions.

2. How can I make healthy and nutritious puréed baby food at home? I’d love to know what ingredients you recommend, how to store it safely, and any tricks you’ve learned to make it easier or tastier for babies.

Looking for practical advice from people who’ve done this themselves! Any ideas, recipes, or go-to methods would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Jody]

I pretreat stains with a mixture of Dawn and hydrogen peroxide. Haven’t found a stain this hasn’t removed.

Rarely but occasionally I have had to treat a second time

[Tracy]

Depending on what your stains are… Treat them before you wash them… Try not to dry anything with a stain on it and treat it again while it’s wet.

The heat from the dryer will set the stain and it will be very hard to get out.

I use Dawn dish soap for a lot of the stains that we have and a small scrub brush.

[Lucinda]

If you need small amounts of a very smooth puree, use a coffee grinder.

[Kristen]

Stains – dawn dish soap with hydrogen peroxide, apply to stain, scrub, rinse, toss in with regular wash

Baby food – steam or boil the food, put in the blender, add a few tablespoons of water, blend until you reach the desired consistency (smooth for younger baby and lumpy for an older baby).

You may need to add more water as you’re blending. I would then spoon it into an ice cube tray, freeze, and pop them out and store them in a labeled bag or Tupperware.

Easy to defrost overnight in the fridge and serve the next day.

You can do this with most vegetables, fruits (needs less water if they’re juicy), and meats (I did boiled turkey, boiled chicken, and browned ground beef without oil)

[Nesha]

Treat stains before you wash. I use a laundry soup bar like Zout. Don’t put it in the dryer until the stain is gone – heat sets many stains.

Just purée up whatever you’re eating.

Or chop it up small and let the baby pick it up. Babies don’t need solid food too early.

[Heidi]

Baby food- look for local produce on sale and stock up- summer is a good ti.e to post in local buy nothing and nextdoor groups asking for extra homegrown produce (ie: our persimmon tree is an over producer, so we give away the excess to neighbors!) – don’t be afraid to add seasoning and herbs to baby food!

No salt, pepper, or sugar (and NO HONEY!) but herbs like basil, mint, etc are great ways to expand your baby’s palate!

Thyme
Rosemary
Oregano
Dill
Chives
Parsley
Herbs de Provence
Coriander
Basil
Fennel
Cumin
Paprika
Garam masala
Turmeric

Mild curry powder (check for no added salt)
Cardamon
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Mixed spice
Ginger
Ground cloves
Lemon
Onion

*as with any new food, introduce one at s time and watch for any reaction. Allergies to these things are rare, but can occur

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