Safe Food = Healthy Babies

To help meet the unique needs of expectant parents and infants under the age of one, Safe Food = Healthy Babies provides tools and resources that can help prevent illness caused from unsafe food handling.
To learn more, contact MSU Extension educator Ghaida Havern at batarse3@msu.edu.
Check back often for new articles and resources.
Articles
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Safely donating baby food, formula and breast milk
Published on November 6, 2023
Follow these guidelines for safely donating baby food, formula and breast milk to ensure the safety and nourishment of infants. -
Tips for safely making homemade baby food
Published on November 3, 2023
Making your own baby food can be simple, easy, and cost-effective! -
Safely warming up baby formula and breastmilk
Published on August 24, 2023
Follow these recommendations to ensure that a baby receives the best possible nourishment without compromising food safety. -
How to safely store and preserve avocados
Published on July 5, 2023
Avocados are nutritious, delicious and versatile. Learn about safe storage and preservation methods for best quality. -
Enjoy seafood safely when pregnant
Published on June 9, 2023
Seafood can be a great source of nutrition during pregnancy. Learn more about food safety guidelines for pregnancy and seafood consumption.
Resources and Publications
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Seguridad alimentaria durante el embarazo y el primer año del bebé
Published on June 20, 2023
Las mujeres embarazadas son una población de alto riesgo frente a las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos debido a los cambios en el sistema inmunitario de la madre. -
سلامة الغذاء أثناء الحمل ومرحلة الرضاعة
Published on June 20, 2023
إن السيدات الحوامل من الأشخاص المعرضين بدرجة كبيرة لخطر الإصابة بالأمراض المنقولة بالأغذية بسبب التغيرات التي تطرأ على جهاز المناعة لدى الأم. يمكن أن تعبر مسببات الأمراض المشيمة وتصيب الجنين. -
Food Safety During Pregnancy and Infancy (E3475)
Published on November 10, 2022
Recommendations to prevent foodborne illness during pregnancy and infancy
Recipes
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Homemade Baby Food - Avocado Puree
Published on May 25, 2023
Try this simple recipe for making homemade avocado puree baby food! -
Homemade Baby Food - Pear Puree
Try this simple recipe for making homemade pear puree baby food!