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guamsean
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baby food

Post by guamsean » August 4th, 2020, 9:57 am

ok one more question... baby food squeeze packs for trail nutrition? a friend swears by them. thoughts? thanks

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texasbb
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Re: baby food

Post by texasbb » August 4th, 2020, 3:11 pm

Yuck.

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Re: baby food

Post by Aimless » August 4th, 2020, 3:20 pm

Basically, baby food is just some food that has been ultra-pureed to the smooth consistency of a cream soup. It's probably blander than most adults would prefer. Other than the squeeze pack packaging, there's nothing special about it unless you have no teeth, like a baby. :)

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Re: baby food

Post by Bosterson » August 4th, 2020, 3:28 pm

Also, since it's ready to eat, it's not dehydrated - ie, it's heavy for no reason.
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Re: baby food

Post by adamschneider » August 4th, 2020, 9:51 pm

I have a friend who likes to bring baby-pureed fruit on her rock-climbing trips, because it's a way to have fruit without worrying about it getting squished. But not pureed meat... yuck.

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Re: baby food

Post by cfm » August 5th, 2020, 6:40 am

The question is why baby food? Packaging and convenience? Don't want to stop? Poor dentition?

There are high nutrition squeeze foods made for adult athletes on the go. I like Trailbutter:

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Re: baby food

Post by guamsean » August 5th, 2020, 9:32 am

naw man, i have all my chompers. like i said, this friend recommended. not meat- just fruit/veggies. they're only $1. they do sound gross but i may give one a shot. thanks for input!

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Re: baby food

Post by adamschneider » August 5th, 2020, 11:15 am

guamsean wrote:
August 5th, 2020, 9:32 am
they're only $1.
And there's the answer as to "why": you can't price-gouge babies like you can backpackers.

(Another affordable pouched shelf-stable food is Tasty Bites lentils.)

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Re: baby food

Post by pnwnerd » August 23rd, 2020, 7:12 pm

If you're really into pouching your food, you can get empty pouches and a filling station for pretty cheap. I got one to make liver puree for my baby when he was young and it worked well.

Infantino Squeeze Pouches, 4-Fl Oz,50 count - $16.89
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009IWNPXK/

Infantino Squeeze Station - $19.88
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009IVKY7Q/

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