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How long can you leave a homemade puree in your bag when you're out?

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marilla · 23/07/2006 20:45

Especially in this weather??? Only just started weaning ds and haven't really got a clue, so say I defrost a couple of cubes of sweet potato and put 'em in a sealed tupperware, can I chuck it in my bag at 10am, go out and feed it to him at say 12.30pm? Not usually got access to a fridge cos might take him to an activity or mother baby gp and then go to cafe/pub garden for lunch.

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hunkermunker · 23/07/2006 20:46

Don't defrost it.

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hunkermunker · 23/07/2006 20:46

Maybe. I have no idea. Never done it. Don't listen to me!

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marilla · 23/07/2006 20:47

Ah, seems obvious now.

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marilla · 23/07/2006 20:47

Oh right!!!!!!! hehe!

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ills · 23/07/2006 20:48

I used to put frozen cubes of food in a bag with an ice pack next to them often they were still half frozen a few hours later

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expatinscotland · 23/07/2006 20:48

i don't defrost it. if you chuck it in at 10.30 it should be fine two hours later. i've done it in that time frame and it's worked.

why not experiment first at home?

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Katymac · 23/07/2006 20:48

As long as it's veggie and no milk

leave it frozen and take a flash of hot water & a bowl - when you are ready to eat pour the hot water into the bowl and defrost/warm the veggies remember to leave plenty of time for this in the winter)

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marilla · 23/07/2006 20:51

Thanks!! It's all just such a mystery...

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expatinscotland · 23/07/2006 20:52

dd2 usually has a veggie lunch and now she has a toast spear to go w/it.

i like katy's idea of taking some hot water in case it's not fully defrosted yet.

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Katymac · 23/07/2006 20:53

GrinBlush

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ills · 23/07/2006 20:55

If I ever forgot a flask I found most pubs, cafes etc would give you hot water or microwave it for you. Mind you their microwaves can be very powerful hence very hot food

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ills · 23/07/2006 20:55

If I ever forgot a flask I found most pubs, cafes etc would give you hot water or microwave it for you. Mind you their microwaves can be very powerful hence very hot food

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Katymac · 23/07/2006 20:56

food hyigene means they won't M/W homemade food anymore - tho' you might get hot water out of them

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marilla · 23/07/2006 20:57

So what would you do with something containing, say chicken? He's not got that far yet but thinking ahead. Same rules apply or just not bother and take a jar?

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ills · 23/07/2006 20:58

Things change quickly my dd is nearly 4 and ds is nearly 2 didn't realise I was so out of date sorry

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expatinscotland · 23/07/2006 20:58

fried chicken doesn't go off that quickly, marilla. you might get by w/that.

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Katymac · 23/07/2006 20:59

I wouldn't heat chicken up from frozen at all

if I froze chicken I would let it defrost in the fridge and blast in the MW (stirring) then let to cool before serving (or pref stir in some milk)

Going out I'd stick to veggies it's safer

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ills · 23/07/2006 21:00

don't worry purees is only a short time then he will be able to munch on finger foods and things become a lot easier

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marilla · 23/07/2006 21:01

I think they should include all this in antenatal classes!

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expatinscotland · 23/07/2006 21:04

also remember there are lots of veggie options out there which are good sources of protein - lentils, quinoa, tofu, quorn, etc.

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