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what's wrong with my carrots?!
« on: October 07, 2006, 06:53:34 am »
my dd loves del monte carrots in the jar, but now that i'm trying to make my own baby food she totally hates my carrots. i just puree the bagged baby carrots from the grocery store...am i doing something wrong or maybe the flavor is stronger? thanks! traciejean

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Re: what's wrong with my carrots?!
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2006, 06:57:11 am »
Are you steaming or boiling the carrots first? I know that may be a "duh" but one of my friends didn't - took me a while to figure it out.  The homemade carrots are much sweeter (when steamed) than the del monte.  They are also a little thicker.  You could try thinning down or mixing with something less sweet.
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Re: what's wrong with my carrots?!
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2006, 10:05:00 am »
great advice! thank you!

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Re: what's wrong with my carrots?!
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2006, 12:06:09 pm »
To start I mixed all veg with baby milk - whatever your lo is used to, ebm or formula. It helps 'ease' them into the flavour, and thin down the consistency a bit.

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Re: what's wrong with my carrots?!
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2006, 12:06:49 pm »
You could also mix your carrots with the jarred stuff.
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