Thaw only the amount of food that will be used to feed your baby, as leftover food should be DISCARDED.
1) Microwave Thawing and Heating
Convenient and easy way though some parents may not like this method.
· Take off the lid.
· Heat food tub for 1 minute at HIGH and then stir.
· Thereafter, heat in 15-second increments until desired temperature.
· Make sure to stir after each heating.
2) Submersion or Hot Water Thawing
This method would take between 10-30 minutes to heat the food.
· Place the food tub in a bowl filled with hot water.
· Stir so the heat gets evenly distributed.
· Replace water in the bowl with hot water when it became lukewarm.
· Continue replacing hot water and stirring until desired temperature.
3) Refrigerator Thawing
· Thawing baby food in the refrigerator will take longer than the previous methods as it may take up to 12 hours. Be sure to plan accordingly!
1) Microwave Thawing and Heating
Convenient and easy way though some parents may not like this method.
· Take off the lid.
· Heat food tub for 1 minute at HIGH and then stir.
· Thereafter, heat in 15-second increments until desired temperature.
· Make sure to stir after each heating.
2) Submersion or Hot Water Thawing
This method would take between 10-30 minutes to heat the food.
· Place the food tub in a bowl filled with hot water.
· Stir so the heat gets evenly distributed.
· Replace water in the bowl with hot water when it became lukewarm.
· Continue replacing hot water and stirring until desired temperature.
3) Refrigerator Thawing
· Thawing baby food in the refrigerator will take longer than the previous methods as it may take up to 12 hours. Be sure to plan accordingly!
Store the food tub no longer than 48 hours in the refrigerator to reduce the risk of food contamination. Do NOT refreeze!
CAUTION:
Always TEST the food temperature before feeding your baby to avoid burn.
DISCARD leftover food from the container that your baby has been eating from, as saliva will contaminate the food. Storing leftovers may cause food poisoning.
NEVER re-store food if you are feeding your baby directly from the original food tub. Saliva will contaminate the food. Storing leftovers may cause food poisoning.
NOTE:
1) Reheating and serving baby food warm is NOT necessary. It may be served at room temperature once thawed and heated. Many babies enjoy room temperature foods.
2) Thawed baby food may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours maximum provided it is kept sealed to avoid contamination.
