10 . Blend one fruit or veggie : One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to make baby food is to try out single-fruit and single-vegetable purees . Even if you don ’ t have a blender , you can try foods that mash easily like avocados , pears , sweet potatoes , and bananas first .
9 . Be informed . There are a ton of resources and charts for introducing solid foods .
8 . Practice . Get familiar with a few first time recipes ahead of time , and practice making them with a friend or family member .
7 . Look for inspiration ! Get inspiration from commercial baby foods … then make your own ! Maybe a combo of green beans , pears and peas would make your baby happy !
6 . Avoid adding seasonings , salts , sugar and honey ! ( After the 1-year mark , your baby ’ s digestive system is more mature and can handle the bacteria and risks associated with these additives ).