Carrots and Fresh Food Feeders

I used the Baby Safe Feeders with both my kids and the mesh netting does have a somewhat limited life span! Immediately after using, I would turn it inside out and scrub it with a brush, while rinsing. Scrubbing would get the food pieces out -- even the stubborn banana. To help dry and eliminate mildew issues, I would shake it vigorously to get as much water out as I could and then I would place it in the microwave (while damp) for about 15 seconds. Be careful removing -- it will be very hot.

Even with the scrubbing and washing, they will discolor and look very, very used. At that point, I would toss and replace.

I tried the dishwasher once and it gave me the worst results.

Sara-I do not know about the feeders but I do know about carrots.

Being a raw food enthusiast, vegan and a detox coach-I have made it my business to know about fruits and veggies. In the 22 years that I have studied food and the properties of being as natural as possible-the only thing that I would be concerned is where the carrots are grown and the soil conditions. Carrots are awesome for beta carotene and vitamin A; plus a whole host of other goodness. Just make sure you are eating organic or from a sustainable farm:)

Happy eating!!

T.
Detox Coach

1. Feeding a baby excessive amounts of carrots can cause them to turn an orangy color, but I don't know why you wouldn't want to eat them when nursing. Carrots are an incredibly healthy food, but I agree with the previous writer that they are one of the veggies that are best when organic. I know that Costco has organic small carrots that are quite reasonable.

2. The trick to the fresh food feeders is OxyClean. Put a tablespoon or so in a glass container with warm water and soak the mesh in it. You will see it dissolve the food in a short time. Then wash with soap and water or in the dishwasher. My feeders were used constantly with two kids and look brand new (even after bananas and avocados).

No idea about the feeders, or why YOU shouldn't eat carrots, but if you are making baby food yourself, you shouldn't make and feed fresh carrots...you should use bottled. The reason is that the carrots you buy at the store can have more concentrated levels of nitrates. Although some are debating this issue http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm

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http://www.babycenter.com/404_are-there-any-foods-i-shoul...

Not sure about the carrots, but when I used the mesh feeders, I used to clean them with my bottle cleaning brush. I would soak them in soapy water for a little bit and then put the brush in and it would get the mesh pretty clean. Then just let it air dry.

Hope that helps!