Jars of food and freezing?

missy55 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:21 PM

Hi,

Quick question, at the moment there is no way Lexi would finish a full jar of baby food in one or two sittings (I believe once open they need to be finished within 24 hours?).

Can we split the jars into freezer tubs and freeze them or not?

Thanks x

paula85 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:24 PM

Not sure I would, if you feed from the jar the rest has to be thrown out but if you spoon a portion into a bowl the rest can be kept refrigirated up to 48 hours,saying that I would not keep it that long x

Foogirl · Nov 22nd, 2009, 18:19 PM

Keeping it 48 hours is fine. Most food will keep for 3 days in the fridge and it is safe enough but I think they are extra cautious with babies. Abby has 48 hour food and it does no harm.

I did wonder about freezing also. In theory, as long as the food hasn't been frozen after they cooked it but before they packaged it, it shouldn't be a problem.

If you look on Ella's kitchen website (which is the food I give Abby) it says fine as long as it is within 24 hours of opening the pack. Heinz and Hipp don't seem to have any advice.

I'd say do it!

suzib76 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 18:25 PM

personally i wouldnt, but then i wouldnt freeze my own food either!! unless it says on the label its suitable for home freezing then i would just be careful

embojet · Nov 24th, 2009, 14:15 PM

Molly lived on frozen jars for about a month! She hatred baby rice and ate such small amounts that I froze the jars in tiny portions. It was our neonatal nurse that actually suggested it.

**Vickie** · Nov 24th, 2009, 14:17 PM

You can use a jar for up to 48 hours after it has been opened but make sure to take out what you think your LO will eat and put it in a separate bowl before feeding.

I've never heard of freezing it though I don't know why you couldn't as long as you didn't feed out of the jar first?

missy55 · Nov 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM

thanks guys, think I will have to give it a go as there is no way Lexi will be finishing even half a jar at the moment and it seems such a waste, especially as the jars are expensive xx

Nov 22nd, 2009, 17:21 PM	#1
missy55 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 158	Jars of food and freezing? Hi, Quick question, at the moment there is no way Lexi would finish a full jar of baby food in one or two sittings (I believe once open they need to be finished within 24 hours?). Can we split the jars into freezer tubs and freeze them or not? Thanks x

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paula85 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Teesside UK Posts: 11,003	Not sure I would, if you feed from the jar the rest has to be thrown out but if you spoon a portion into a bowl the rest can be kept refrigirated up to 48 hours,saying that I would not keep it that long x

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Foogirl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Falkirk, Scotland Posts: 4,602	Keeping it 48 hours is fine. Most food will keep for 3 days in the fridge and it is safe enough but I think they are extra cautious with babies. Abby has 48 hour food and it does no harm. I did wonder about freezing also. In theory, as long as the food hasn't been frozen after they cooked it but before they packaged it, it shouldn't be a problem. If you look on Ella's kitchen website (which is the food I give Abby) it says fine as long as it is within 24 hours of opening the pack. Heinz and Hipp don't seem to have any advice. I'd say do it!

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suzib76 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,690	personally i wouldnt, but then i wouldnt freeze my own food either!! unless it says on the label its suitable for home freezing then i would just be careful

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embojet Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 4,282	Molly lived on frozen jars for about a month! She hatred baby rice and ate such small amounts that I froze the jars in tiny portions. It was our neonatal nurse that actually suggested it.

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Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,655	You can use a jar for up to 48 hours after it has been opened but make sure to take out what you think your LO will eat and put it in a separate bowl before feeding. I've never heard of freezing it though I don't know why you couldn't as long as you didn't feed out of the jar first?

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Nov 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#7
missy55 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 158	thanks guys, think I will have to give it a go as there is no way Lexi will be finishing even half a jar at the moment and it seems such a waste, especially as the jars are expensive xx

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