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Wishfulmakeupping · 30/07/2013 14:50

I don't know what Im supposed to do about feeding baby when we're out and about she's only been weaning a couple of weeks and eats puréed veg for lunch.
We're generally out at group etc in the week so we get back at 1 and I'll defrost and cook her veg but think I need to take it out with me so she eats before 2.

Anyway do I take out Ella's kitchen prepared food Etc or cook her some veg before we go and give her that cold?
What do you all do?!

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Apileofballyhoo · 31/07/2013 13:36

Either of those things is fine but maybe the food you prepare yourself is more healthy (I have no idea what Ella stuff is like). I used to ask cafes for half an avocado mashed up for DS if I was out longer than expected and we needed to eat. Does she get very hungry?

Bert2e · 31/07/2013 13:59

How old is your baby? Mine were sort of baby led weaned so I just took a packed lunch - small sandwiches, rice cakes, cheese, breadsticks and fruit.

SunnyUpNorth · 05/08/2013 08:30

Bringing out a small bowl, fork and half am avocado or banana to mash up is a good 'on the go' meal if you're out and about.

Pouches are IMO an expensive way of feeding a baby full time, but are definitely very handy for when you're out....if your baby will eat them! It always felt strange giving the savoury ones cold so I tended to use the fruit ones.

The other thing you could do is bring some baby porridge/ready brek out dry in a lidded bowl and then you can add hot water/milk/formula and some fruit purée from a pot/pouch when out. It is filling for them.

Other thing if you find yourself stuck unexpectedly, you can almost always buy a yogurt somewhere, even in a garage or small shop. That would keep them going for a bit.

HappyAsASandboy · 05/08/2013 12:14

I used to use either an Ella pouch or a homemade purée/mush in a breastmilk storage bag.

I would take a lidded Tupperware box, a flask of hot water and a pouch (either Ella or the bag). Put bag and hot water in box with lid on for 10 mins and voila, a hot dinner!

With all the stuff I carried round for twins anyway, a flask and box didn't seem to add much to the pile :)

JiltedJohnsJulie · 05/08/2013 20:39

Wishful how old is your baby? If LO is over six months they can have pretty much what you eat. Try offering a small sandwich and some halved grapes, or a slice of omelette or just a little of what you are eating.

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