Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 My son is on pureed foods only also. He is tired of the baby food (very bland) and he likes flavorful foods. Can you give me ideas of some of the things you use to make? www.danielspranger.com <http://www.danielspranger.com/> _____ From: polymicrogyria [mailto:polymicrogyria ] On Behalf Of Rusnak Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 10:33 AM To: polymicrogyria Subject: Re: pureed foods Annette, The pureed food I used to buy for my daughter comes in little plastic containers that you can just individually pop out and thaw when you're ready almost like ice cubes. Maybe this is something you've already tried, but because the store-bought purees are so expensive, I started pouring my own purees into ice cube trays. When they are frozen, I dump them out into ziploc bags and make another kind. When you're ready to use them, you just pull as many as you need out of the ziploc and either microwave them for a brief time or defrost the day before in the fridge. I hope this is useful. (mom to Corinne, 3, BPP) luvthebuckii <luvthebuckii@ <mailto:luvthebuckii%40yahoo.com> yahoo.com> wrote: Hi all, was in the hospital about a month ago because of a high fever that triggered seizures. He is home and doing well. While in the hospital, his meals consisted of a ready made frozen pureed food. He loved it and it was the perfect consistency for him due to his lack of oral motor skills. I found some canned ready made purees, but was hoping to find the individual serving frozen kind. I searched on-line and found Thick & Easy brand which looks to be what we probably had in the hospital (I asked the nutritionist at the hospital and they had no clue where they got it). Anyhow, it is expensive to start with and to order it direct, is more expensive due to the shipping (they estimate $25-$50 shipping since it is frozen). I would like to have some of this on hand for when we are in a pinch and I don't have time to make and puree my own for , but am looking for a cheaper source. He is getting picky and since I have been making mine from scratch lately to up his caloric intake he is poo-pooing just thickening up traditional jar baby food. I have already called the local pharmacies from which I can get the canned ordered to avoid shipping, but they can't get this. Any ideas?? Thanks. Many blessings to you and all your kiddos. Annette Mom to (2-1/2 with PMG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Sure... I remember one of 's favorites was sweet potatoes...I'd make it with butter and brown sugar... and puree it... he loved it, butternut squash as well worked... We would also do lots of foods that we would eat... like homemade pasta and sauce, meatloaf and gravy, mashed potatoes, pretty much anything that was sweet or spicy... he enjoyed. OF course, puddings and sweet things were hit. His favorite dessert was when I would puree oreo cookies in whip cream LOL... and he is still the skinniest little dude. I bought and prepare only organic foods for .... he ate better than we all did... Our swallow specialists had determined that his tone and taste was impaired in his mouth..and they recommended more flavor in the foods. Baby food is really bland... and most kids normally start to want more flavors. Seriously... I probably tried pureeing every kind of meat, fish, chicken, vegetable and fruit combination out there... to find the right blend... You will be surprised... but some foods store longer than others. Good luck. Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible - Robbins Re: pureed foods Annette, The pureed food I used to buy for my daughter comes in little plastic containers that you can just individually pop out and thaw when you're ready almost like ice cubes. Maybe this is something you've already tried, but because the store-bought purees are so expensive, I started pouring my own purees into ice cube trays. When they are frozen, I dump them out into ziploc bags and make another kind. When you're ready to use them, you just pull as many as you need out of the ziploc and either microwave them for a brief time or defrost the day before in the fridge. I hope this is useful. (mom to Corinne, 3, BPP) luvthebuckii <luvthebuckii@ <mailto:luvthebucki i%40yahoo. com> yahoo.com> wrote: Hi all, was in the hospital about a month ago because of a high fever that triggered seizures. He is home and doing well. While in the hospital, his meals consisted of a ready made frozen pureed food. He loved it and it was the perfect consistency for him due to his lack of oral motor skills. I found some canned ready made purees, but was hoping to find the individual serving frozen kind. I searched on-line and found Thick & Easy brand which looks to be what we probably had in the hospital (I asked the nutritionist at the hospital and they had no clue where they got it). Anyhow, it is expensive to start with and to order it direct, is more expensive due to the shipping (they estimate $25-$50 shipping since it is frozen). I would like to have some of this on hand for when we are in a pinch and I don't have time to make and puree my own for , but am looking for a cheaper source. He is getting picky and since I have been making mine from scratch lately to up his caloric intake he is poo-pooing just thickening up traditional jar baby food. I have already called the local pharmacies from which I can get the canned ordered to avoid shipping, but they can't get this. Any ideas?? Thanks. Many blessings to you and all your kiddos. Annette Mom to (2-1/2 with PMG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 , Thanks for the ideas. I bet would love the Oreos with whipped cream! I have done many vegetables on my own, but I struggle with getting protein into the picture, other than milk and yogurt. I have been able to heat frozen squash and beat in an egg (stir quickly before it gets too hot so it doesn't cook in clumps of egg). loves his squash. I've done combos of steamed pears with fresh spinach or fresh green beans. Also, sweet potatoes steamed with fresh peaches. The pear and peach give a hint of sweetness to the veggies. I know they sound weird, but loves them. And since I have been using the whole vegetable increasing his fiber, his constipation has let up a bit. Recently I have found that I can puree leftover lasagna and stuffed shells for him and he likes that, but I have to be careful, because too much sauce does cause him some reflux. I would love to hear if anyone else has some secret recipes to share. Trying to work full- time, run to therapies and work with him at home doesn't leave much time for creativity in the kitchen. In fact, by the looks of my kitchen now, it doesn't leave much time for cleaning it either! Thanks, Annette -- In polymicrogyria , JULIE HASSELBERGER wrote: > > Sure... I remember one of 's favorites was sweet potatoes...I'd make it with butter and brown sugar... and puree it... he loved it, butternut squash as well worked... We would also do lots of foods that we would eat... like homemade pasta and sauce, meatloaf and gravy, mashed potatoes, pretty much anything that was sweet or spicy... he enjoyed. > > OF course, puddings and sweet things were hit. His favorite dessert was when I would puree oreo cookies in whip cream LOL... and he is still the skinniest little dude. > I bought and prepare only organic foods for .... he ate better than we all did... > Our swallow specialists had determined that his tone and taste was impaired in his mouth..and they recommended more flavor in the foods. Baby food is really bland... and most kids normally start to want more flavors. > Seriously... I probably tried pureeing every kind of meat, fish, chicken, vegetable and fruit combination out there... to find the right blend... You will be surprised... but some foods store longer than others. > Good luck. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible - Robbins > > > > > Re: pureed foods > > Annette, > > The pureed food I used to buy for my daughter comes in little plastic > containers that you can just individually pop out and thaw when you're ready > almost like ice cubes. Maybe this is something you've already tried, but > because the store-bought purees are so expensive, I started pouring my own > purees into ice cube trays. When they are frozen, I dump them out into > ziploc bags and make another kind. When you're ready to use them, you just > pull as many as you need out of the ziploc and either microwave them for a > brief time or defrost the day before in the fridge. > > I hope this is useful. > > (mom to Corinne, 3, BPP) > > luvthebuckii <luvthebuckii@ <mailto:luvthebucki i%40yahoo. com> yahoo.com> > wrote: > Hi all, > > was in the hospital about a month ago because of a high fever > that triggered seizures. He is home and doing well. While in the > hospital, his meals consisted of a ready made frozen pureed food. He > loved it and it was the perfect consistency for him due to his lack of > oral motor skills. I found some canned ready made purees, but was > hoping to find the individual serving frozen kind. I searched on-line > and found Thick & Easy brand which looks to be what we probably had in > the hospital (I asked the nutritionist at the hospital and they had no > clue where they got it). Anyhow, it is expensive to start with and to > order it direct, is more expensive due to the shipping (they estimate > $25-$50 shipping since it is frozen). I would like to have some of > this on hand for when we are in a pinch and I don't have time to make > and puree my own for , but am looking for a cheaper source. He > is getting picky and since I have been making mine from scratch lately > to up his caloric intake he is poo-pooing just thickening up > traditional jar baby food. I have already called the local pharmacies > from which I can get the canned ordered to avoid shipping, but they > can't get this. Any ideas?? > > Thanks. Many blessings to you and all your kiddos. > Annette > Mom to (2-1/2 with PMG) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I searched for puree cookbooks and I found 2 really great ones at B & N. Maddies Favorite is Leeks, w/ potato and carrots. > Hi all, > > was in the hospital about a month ago because of a high fever > that triggered seizures. He is home and doing well. While in the > hospital, his meals consisted of a ready made frozen pureed food. He > loved it and it was the perfect consistency for him due to his lack of > oral motor skills. I found some canned ready made purees, but was > hoping to find the individual serving frozen kind. I searched on- line > and found Thick & Easy brand which looks to be what we probably had in > the hospital (I asked the nutritionist at the hospital and they had no > clue where they got it). Anyhow, it is expensive to start with and to > order it direct, is more expensive due to the shipping (they estimate > $25-$50 shipping since it is frozen). I would like to have some of > this on hand for when we are in a pinch and I don't have time to make > and puree my own for , but am looking for a cheaper source. He > is getting picky and since I have been making mine from scratch lately > to up his caloric intake he is poo-pooing just thickening up > traditional jar baby food. I have already called the local pharmacies > from which I can get the canned ordered to avoid shipping, but they > can't get this. Any ideas?? > > Thanks. Many blessings to you and all your kiddos. > Annette > Mom to (2-1/2 with PMG) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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