Green weaning!

I haven't started to think much about baby food yet at all, but I know it's coming, having been down that road twice before! I'm sure I'll do what I did with both boys: make my own baby food, freeze it in cubes and defrost as needed. I'm still convinced that homemade baby food is the best option for us. The question that arises though is what to freeze it in. With all the recent information coming out about plastic containers, it seems like we need another type of container - but what?

Luckily for me, and all you moms out there at the weaning stage, someone has already thought about this and figured out an acceptable solution! Wean Green's founder, Melissa Gunning, was unhappy freezing her daughters' baby food in plastic containers, and started searching for another option. Her research led her to glass containers, but of course, in order to withstand freezing and heating, it couldn't be just any glass. The result is "Wean Cubes:" safe, environmentally-friendly food storage. The glass used is well able to go from one extreme temperature to another, can be completely recycled and are dishwasher safe! The lids are available in four colours and are easily opened and closed using the locking clips. A silicone seal helps stop leakage and keeps the container airtight, maintaining the food's freshness.

We were sent a set of four Wean Cubes to try out. I couldn't try them for baby food, but I've used them for freezing other leftover foods with great success - these can be used for baby and beyond!! You know the recipe that only calls for half the can of tomato paste - what do you do with the other half? I froze it in a Wean Cube and used it later. Then there was the fudge recipe that used 3/4 of a can of sweetened condensed milk. Grrr. Again, perfect fit in a Wean Cube! They're easy to clean and I love how the lids just clip on! And the square shape is very clever - they stack great, and fit well side by side, taking up less room in the freezer than round containers. I'm really looking forward to using the Wean Cubes when making food for Annalies. The containers' measuring lines will come in really handy then, I'm sure. The containers hold 120 ml (4 oz) and have measuring lines at 30, 60, and 90 ml (1, 2 and 3 oz). Perfect for portioning out food for your growing child!

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Glimpse readers can use the code "glimpse" when purchasing online to receive 20% off their order. Offer valid until November 30, 2010. As well, Wean Green is offering free shipping for the months of November and December.

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