If you’ve been shelling out hundreds of dollars on expensive (and miniature) jars of baby food and formula each month, then you may be surprised to know that feeding your baby a healthy and nutritious diet doesn’t necessarily have to cost a lot. Sure you want to give your child the best, but a larger price tag doesn’t always mean a better diet. By stocking up on these five basic ingredients, you can save lots of money and make your baby’s meals healthier too.

1. Carrots

Carrots are an excellent staple food to start giving to your baby at a young age, and they are actually the main in ingredient in many jarred baby foods. They are rich in nutrients like vitamin A, K and C as well as the antioxidant beta-carotene. To make them into baby food, simply steam or boil the carrots and then mash them together with things like potatoes, green beans or grated apple. [Read more...]