17 July, 2008 20:11
Baby Food Cost Is rising!
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The cost of baby food is rising,so why not make your own baby food its cheaper and if your a teen mother or young mother it can save you a lot of money.
Ready to feed cans are the most expensive, at $5-$10 per 32 ounce can, often sold in cases of 6-8 cans. A month's supply of ready to feed formula can run from $100 to around $300 a month.
According to the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (an agency of the USDA), the average annual expenditures on infants 0-2 years olds for food ranges from $83 a month by families that make an average of $27,000 to $130 a month for families making an average of $109,000.
Heres some facts about Home Made Baby Foods VS. Gerber
*Fresher: If you make your baby food everyday, then homemade baby food is more fresh, more nutritious, and tastier than the jars which are sitting in the grocery store shelves.
*Admittedly, most Moms prepare prepare baby food in larger batches and freeze it in small serving sizes. So, some the nutrients will be lost during freeze & thaw.
* Variety and Flavor: at any one grocery store, you can expect to find 20+ flavors of baby food - that's a good selection. But if you prepare your own baby food, you will have more choices!
In addition to a greater variety of foods, you can also flavor the food to match the flavors & ingredients you & your family are eating. This way, your toddler will gradually accept and incorporate the table foods that your family is eating. In fact, if you have been breastfeeding, your toddler might already be primed to accept table foods.
* Price:The cost of the food itself is less than what you pay to buy prepared baby food. With homemade baby food, you only pay for the food itself; you don't have to pay for labor, shipping, storage, and the cost of the jar itself.
* Environmentally Friendly: so... what happens to the baby jar after your toddler eats the food? It goes into the garbage or recycling bin. Making your own baby food is more environmentally friendly because you won't need to dispose all those baby jars.
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