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Homemade Baby Food On-the-Go

Whether it's a short road trip or a long flight, here's how to pack healthy baby take-out

by: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers

ust because you're away from home doesn't mean your baby needs to eat out of a jar. Here's how to prepare baby meals in motion.

Make homemade purées to go

For easy homemade fruit and veggie purées, simply cook fruit and veggies in a little water until soft, transfer to a food processor or blender, and process for one to two minutes until smooth. Filling clean ice cube trays with portion-sized purée will give you healthy, ready-made meals you can take anywhere. (Vegetable and fruit purées will keep in the freezer for four to six months.)