Whether you want to stockpile for inclement weather or a blackout, here are 25 pantry foods that are safe for babies 6 months and up, densely nutritious, and don't require cooking:
Applesauce |
Canned Beets |
Canned Beans (Black, Cannellini, Kidney, Pinto, are all excellent choices for babies) |
Canned Chicken |
Canned Chickpeas |
Canned Lentils |
Canned Chubb Mackerel |
Canned Baby Corn (slice lengthwise) |
Canned Mandarin Oranges (in juice or water) |
Canned Peaches (in juice or water) |
Canned Pears (in juice or water) |
Canned Pineapple |
Canned Pumpkin |
Canned Salmon |
Canned String Beans |
Canned New Potatoes |
Canned Sweet Potato or Yam |
Canned Tomatoes |
Chia Seeds (add to coconut milk to make chia seed pudding) |
Instant Oatmeal |
Nut Butters (Almond, Cashew, Peanut, etc.)* |
Sunflower Seed Butter |
*Thin with water or applesauce to reduce the choking hazard. Also, remember that dried fruit, beef jerky, and dehydrated fruits are choking hazards for babies and children and should be avoided.
Worried about sodium? One week of higher-than-normal sodium is not going to harm your baby. Rinsing the food under water in a colander will help reduce sodium.
Lastly, a number of brands make shelf-stable whole milk in small lunch-size cartons. These can be great in a true emergency and may be good to have around.
★Tip: Keep these foods out of your reach by putting them in a top cabinet shelf. This way you’ll be less likely to tap into the supply and they will truly be there for you in case of emergency.
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