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Cooking safely with microwaves
By Cheryl Freedman on 27/02/2011 20:23:02
It's tempting for tired or time-starved mums to heat up baby food in the microwave, but how risky is it for your little one?
When you're short on time or energy (as, let's face it, most new mums are), microwave ovens can be a real godsend. So it's no surprise that they've become an increasingly common sight in our kitchens over the last few decades.While they've been
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Dishwashers versus sterilisers: the lowdown
By Cheryl Freedman on 19/02/2011 23:39:00
It's all too tempting for tired mums to swap the steriliser for the dishwasher when it comes to cleaning bottles and teats. But is it really safe for baby?
to the advent of easy-to-use electric and microwave sterilisers. But are modern dishwashers, which wash plates and cutlery at high temperatures, really any less efficient at killing germs and bugs?When should I use a steriliser rather than a dishwasher
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How to freeze food safely
By Cheryl Freedman on 03/03/2011 16:31:54
Have those fishfingers been in there weeks - or years? Check you're using your freezer safely, whether it's full of purees for baby or casseroles for you
3-4 monthsIce cream 3-4 monthsWhat are the rules for defrosted food?Never refreeze food that you’ve previously defrosted and cookedUse defrosted food within 24 hours unless you’ve thawed it in the microwave, in which case cook it immediately. Thaw
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