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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?
, then leave it to cool to a baby-ready temperature (room temperature or lower).4 Thaw food properlyFreezing batches of food in individual toddler-size portions is a useful time saver and makes economical sense. However, when food is thawed in a microwave
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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
food in the fridge overnight, or if you forget, at room temperature before transferring it to the fridge. Always keep food covered and put it on a plate to catch any drips. Don’t attempt to speed up the process by putting the food in warm water
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How to help your baby start feeding himself
By Cheryl Freedman on 18/02/2011 09:09:28
Yes, it will be messy and a lot will probably end up on the floor - but now's the time to encourage your baby to grab that spoon
to the high chair tray and enable your baby to get at his food without having to chase the dish round. Best of all, it limits bowl-flinging opportunities when he gets bored!If your room is carpeted, also kit yourself out with a wipe-clean vinyl 'mess mat
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Beat bugs in the kitchen
By Cheryl Freedman on 20/02/2011 15:15:30
Don't want your baby to get an unnecessary tummy upset? Then follow these tips for obliterating germs and bacteria in your domestic domain
and veg fresher for longer.If you’re cooking batches of food and want to freeze the excess, first cool the food to room temperature, ideally within one to two hours, before putting it in the fridge or freezer – any longer and bacteria will begin
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