How to make your own baby food
  • 1. What is the recommended age to start introducing solid foods, including homemade baby food?
A) Around 9 months
B) Around 3 months
C) Around 12 months
D) Around 6 months
  • 2. Which of the following is a good first food to introduce?
A) Avocado
B) Spicy salsa
C) Chocolate pudding
D) Fried chicken
  • 3. What is the most important consideration when preparing homemade baby food?
A) Taste
B) Visual appeal
C) Cost
D) Food safety
  • 4. Which method is best for cooking vegetables to retain the most nutrients?
A) Frying
B) Boiling
C) Roasting
D) Steaming
  • 5. What texture should baby food be when first starting solids?
A) Slightly lumpy
B) Completely solid
C) Very smooth puree
D) Chunky
  • 6. How should you test the temperature of baby food?
A) By tasting it with the same spoon you will feed the baby
B) By blowing on it
C) On your inner wrist
D) By using a thermometer in the food
  • 7. What should you do if your baby refuses a particular food?
A) Force them to eat it
B) Add sugar or salt
C) Try again another day
D) Give up on that food forever
  • 8. Which of these should you NEVER add to baby food?
A) Cinnamon
B) Nutmeg
C) Turmeric
D) Honey
  • 9. How long can you store homemade baby food in the refrigerator?
A) 5 days
B) 1-2 days
C) 1 week
D) 2 weeks
  • 10. How long can you store homemade baby food in the freezer?
A) 1 week
B) 1-2 months
C) 3-4 days
D) 6-12 months
  • 11. What is a good way to freeze baby food in individual portions?
A) Plastic bags
B) Large containers
C) Paper cups
D) Ice cube trays
  • 12. When introducing new foods, how long should you wait before introducing another?
A) 2 weeks
B) 3-5 days
C) 1 day
D) 1 week
  • 13. Why is it important to wait before introducing new foods?
A) To save money on groceries
B) To make meal planning easier
C) To check for allergies
D) To prevent picky eating
  • 14. Which of these foods is a common allergen?
A) Peanuts
B) Sweet potatoes
C) Apples
D) Green beans
  • 15. What is the best way to thaw frozen baby food?
A) In hot water
B) In the microwave without stirring
C) On the counter
D) In the refrigerator
  • 16. Can you refreeze thawed baby food?
A) Yes, if it was thawed quickly
B) No
C) Yes, as long as it still smells good
D) Yes, if it was thawed in the refrigerator
  • 17. What is a good source of iron for babies?
A) Fortified infant cereal
B) Fruit juice
C) White bread
D) Cow's milk
  • 18. Why is it important to introduce a variety of foods?
A) To ensure balanced nutrition
B) To increase the baby's appetite
C) To make feeding time more exciting
D) To impress other parents
  • 19. What should you do if your baby gags on a new food?
A) Panic and call 911
B) Give them water immediately
C) Let them work it out themselves
D) Slap them on the back
  • 20. Is it okay to use spices in baby food?
A) Yes, in small amounts
B) Only salt and pepper
C) No, never
D) Yes, any amount is fine
  • 21. What type of water should you use for making baby food?
A) Well water
B) Bottled water (any kind)
C) Tap water that has been boiled
D) Sparkling water
  • 22. Which is the most important tool for pureeing food?
A) Spoon
B) Blender or food processor
C) Knife and fork
D) Potato masher
  • 23. What should you avoid when preparing meat for baby food?
A) Pureeing it
B) Adding salt
C) Boiling it
D) Adding spices
  • 24. Which fruit should you cook before pureeing for a baby?
A) Mangoes
B) Avocados
C) Apples
D) Bananas
  • 25. What does organic mean when it comes to baby food ingredients?
A) Grown without pesticides
B) Guaranteed to be more nutritious
C) More expensive
D) Always tastes better
  • 26. What's a good way to introduce different textures?
A) Start with hard foods
B) Avoid all lumps
C) Gradually make purees chunkier
D) Give only liquids
  • 27. What is the danger of nitrates in some vegetables for young babies?
A) Causes digestive problems
B) Causes skin rashes
C) Can interfere with oxygen in the blood
D) Leads to allergies
  • 28. Which vegetables should you use caution with, regarding nitrates?
A) Sweet potatoes and squash
B) Broccoli and cauliflower
C) Spinach and beets
D) Carrots and peas
  • 29. What’s an important step when introducing finger foods?
A) Give whole nuts
B) Make sure they are soft and easily mashed
C) Choose hard, round foods like grapes
D) Offer large pieces of tough meat
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