Where to Find Good Deal on Gerber Baby Foods in Arlington

I've gotten baby food at Kroger, albertson's and walmart. If you have coupons, go to Kroger. They double and triple. If not, walmart is the cheapest sometimes. We go the Walmart neighborhood market off of Park Springs and Green Oaks.

HI T.. I buy my baby food at Sav-a-lot. Actually the last time I went it was 40 cents (5 for 2 dollars). DOn't buy the 1st food because it is just as mushy and equally expensive but in a smaller jar. Also, if you choose to make your own, good for you! If not, good for you too! It probably is cost effective, but it's SO much easier to pop open a jar than it is to peel, shred, boil, mash, strain, divide into sections, and freeze. Plus no pots/masher/blender to clean up afterward. I have tried it both ways and to tell you the truth I wonder what happens to all the nutrients when I boil the veggies - I think the good stuff gets boiled away. But either way you go I'm sure your little guy will be big & healthy. Sounds like you love him a lot.

T.,

I always purchased baby food at Sav -a Lot. There is one in Arlington and a few in Ft. Worth. They have the jars for .33cents each (3/1.00). The baby juice is also priced that way so you can mix and match. The second cheapest place is Walmart at .42 or .48 cents a jar.

Lucky you! thing shave changed haven't they. First off- write to Gerber and I am sure they will send you come coupons as well as diaper companies. Heres what I did 16 years ago and wuld still do today- I purchased a food grinder that was a little hand wokred table top version- whatever I ate- my baby ate- I knew exactly what went into it and I could freeze or refrigerate for the next day. I would of course keep some jars for on the go- but whatever I had - got ground up and my kids are amazing eaters and were never fussy. You can actually mush and freeze in ice cube trays as well - there are a lot of website with info on making your own food- but its simple-grind it up before you add butter and spices/salt- and there you go.
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If you are looking to save money on baby food, it's a lot cheaper to make your own! The resource I use is wholesomebabyfood.com. There are a ton of recipes on there and tons of information. It's sooooo super easy! The first thing I gave my daughter was avocado. I just mashed it up in a bowl and added some milk and there was her meal! Now I do carrots, squash, tons of other fruit, peas, green beans, etc and mixtures, too. It doesn't take much time at all. I usually make a bunch of stuff one time a week and it makes enough for a week and a half of meals for her.

Ask for coupons from the manufacturers and take them to Kroger where they double and triple (sometimes Albertson's does this too...keep an eye out in the ads for these times). If you don't have coupons, though, go to Wal-Mart. Their prices are cheaper overall.

I agree with the others, though. Making your own is much more cost effective. You can keep a better handle on what your baby is eating too. It's so easy. Smash (or use a handheld blender...it's great for small projects like this) up whatever fruit or veggie you want, mix it with a little formula or breast milk, then freeze in ice cube trays. After frozen, store in a zip lock baggie. The ice cube is the perfect serving size for a little one. The only thing I don't recommend trying to do yourself is celery...it's pretty stringy. :)

Honey - open a cookbook and do it yourself! example: boil a sliced apple in water until it is mushy. Run the apple and a little bit of that boiled water through a food processor. Done!
Yes T. - it is easier to open a jar but I cooked my boys baby food, ran a house, taught school, and was hubby's part-time secretary. Your baby will be so much more healthier. My boys are in their teens now and have only been to the doctor for once a year check ups their entire lives.
Think of the money you will save and the pride you will have by doing this on your own.
Good luck and best wished.

I liked Earth's Best better than Gerber. They smelled and tasted much better. I also liked their version of "3rd" foods because they were actually chunky. You can buy most of Gerber's 3rd foods from the beginning (bigger jar, better price value) because they are pure mush.

Making your own veggies is very cost effective. Stem, puree in food processor, and freeze in ice cube trays. I found fruit to be to expensive to be worth while.