Ive never known this,we are just about to stop buying baby food and star making our own,i think also that people dont understand you never add salt or seasonings to baby food their tummies just cant hack it.I know plenty of mums that have hot chips or a cheeseburger,and break off a little for their bub not considering how much additives is in it.

Im glad you got your neice to the hospital and she want too sick...:)

I hope Winnie is right and you mean probiotics and not preservatives....i don't think preservatives would be very good for your baby.  Personally, i think, although some brought baby food can be convenient, homemade is best where ever possible.

I cannot find the site grrrrr, but I was researching "probiotics" and me thinks, that certain baby foods have these in naturally. Could this be what you mean, rather than preservatives. Many baby food manufacturers are looking to add them now or advertise the idea that they occur naturaly in their foods.

Personaly I still think home made is best, but if looking to boost the immune system and build a stronger gut to protect against food gastric probs, I personaly think that natural yoghurt is still the best.

I did feed Organic Pre Bought meals, for when we were pushed for time. I think as you say moderation on everything.

Luv Winnie.xxxx

I think it comes down to how the food is prepared, the type of food, how it is stored, the age of the child and the health of the child at the time.

Store bought baby foods contain preservatives, which aren't always good and can cause reactions in some kids.  Homemade you know exactly what is in it and can adjust it to your childs needs and tastes.

I also know that the smell of some store bought baby foods can make me gag, so I know my baby ain't going to like it.  Eeeewwwww!  I can't remember which one it was, but it stank like a cattle feed lot! lol.

What in particular did your niece eat that caused food poisoning?  The taste of most bought baby food is enough to stop me giving it to kids, it rarely tastes like 'real' food.  I like to know exactly what is in the food I eat, and what my son eats, though this is very interesting.  Can you add any more detail top explain what the doctor meant by bought foods being better because of the preservatives, as I have never heard of them helping your immune system before.

my son had the bought stuff of the fruit, jellies and custurds but my daughter we mashed what we ate for dinner and made extra for lunch the next day.

Hi there,

Thanks for you article, I can honestly say that NONE of my three girls ever have had brought baby food. . .  I am one of these mums that cooks everything and my children have all thrived and have great appetites . . My youngest now 2 has multiple food intolerance's and allergies and this made preparing food very difficult BUT I have always managed. I would rather know what my children are eating than give then food full of preservatives and other chemicals . .

Cheers Kellz