Find out how to safely freeze and defrost your baby’s food.
Freezing your baby's food
If you are freezing purées, bear in mind the following food safety
tips.
- Once food has cooled down, freeze it as soon as possible. Your
freezer should be 0ºF (-18ºC) or below.
- Label food clearly with the contents and date. Fruit and
vegetable purées will keep for a maximum of eight weeks.
- Thaw your baby's food thoroughly in the fridge before a meal,
heating gently in a saucepan or defrosting in a microwave. Always
reheat foods thoroughly, and check the temperature before giving it
to your baby. If you are using a microwave, make sure you stir the
food to get rid of any hot spots.
- Do not refreeze meals that have already been frozen and always
throw away any of your baby's leftovers.
- Once defrosted, do not heat foods more than once.