Event Announcement - Healthy Food for Healthy Kids Series

It looks like just yesterday, I confirmed my pregnancy but days have moved fast and today, our little angel "S" is five months old. Most of you here already know this good news from my side and thanks to all for your mails enquiring about her. She needs all your blessings and wishes. Our Angel has made our life so beautiful. Her smile makes us feel how much we are blessed! 

Just after our little angel completed her four months, I was in a urge to start solids. But her Pediatrician said Lil "S" is gaining weight steadily and it is better to wait until 6 months. She said it is worth to wait because baby's digestive system would be more matured in 6 months which would help her to digest food easily. 

Soon "S" will complete her six months and here is where I want your help. I need ideas on first food that we introduce to baby. I have decided to have this as an event. The event will continue as series with different titles every month. The event will eventually move from baby food to toddler food and so on. I invite all my wonderful fellow bloggers to join hands with me to host this event. "Healthy Food for Healthy Kids" series will start from this month (Jan-2012). Please mail me to nithuskitchen@gmail.com if you are interested to guest host this event. Please note that only vegetarian recipes will be accepted. No eggs too. 

Now let us go to Event Title for this month, Logo & it's Rules :

Event Title :- Healthy Food for Healthy Kids - Baby Food (6 to 9 Months)

Rules :

1. Post recipes for Porridge, Fruits & Vegetables Purees, Juices or any other food that you feel suitable for babies between 6 months to 9 months of age. Event logo & link to this event announcement page is mandatory one.

2. Don't worry if you have your recipes in your archives. Just update the post with the link to this event announcement. Adding logo is important.

3. Send your entries to nithuskitchen@gmail.com with the subject line as ‘Healthy Food for Healthy Kids-Baby Food (6-9 Months)' with the below details.

Name :

Blog Name :

Recipe Name : 

Recipe URL : 

Picture of your recipe : 

4. Non-bloggers are welcome to send in their recipes. Send recipe in full with the picture and the same subject line as above. 

5. Person who sends highest number of entries will be declared as the Winner of the Month. A winner badge will be awarded which you can proudly post in your blog:-) 

6. I'l acknowledge your entries within 3 days else leave a comment in this announcement.

Note : 

There are few important things that we should be keep in mind while we prepare food for babies. 

1. Please wash hands before preparing baby food. 

2. Wash fruits and vegetables before cooking. 

3. Wash blender jar in clean water before blending anything for your little one.

4. Don't over cook or under cook. 

5. Please avoid additives like sugar, salt & fat. If you still want to use, keep them in minimum.

6. Most important thing is consult pediatrician regarding the food that may pose allergic risks to your baby.

7. Please don't use honey till your little one is one year old. Honey may cause rare form of food poisoning in babies. 

8. Avoid nuts in baby food preparation as they may pose allergy.

9. Use separate vessels and a small pressure cooker to prepare baby food.

Host Line-up & Event Titles 

S.No	Event Title	Child Age	Hosted By	Month
1	Baby Food - Porridge/Purees/Juice	6 to 9 Months	Nithu Bala	10th Jan to 10th Feb
2	Baby Food - Lentils	8 to 10 Months	Kiran	10th Feb to 10th Mar
3	Baby Food - Finger Food	9 to 12 Months	Sowje	10th Mar to 10th Apr
4	Healthy Breakfast/Dinner for Toddlers	1 to 3 Years	Roshni	10th Apr to 10th May
5	Healthy Lunch for Toddlers	1 to 3 Years	Priya Vaasu	10th May to 10th June
6	Rainbow Food for Toddlers	1 to 3 Years	Sara	10th June to 10th July
7	Healthy Snacks for Pre-Schoolers	2.5 to 3.5 Years	Pari	10th July to 10th Aug
8	Healthy Lunch Box Recipes for Kids	4 to 15 Years	Latha	10th Aug to 10th Sep
9	Healthy Combo Meal for Kids	4 to 15 Years	Sowmya	10th Sep to 10th Oct
10	Healthy Chaat for Kids	4 to 15 Years		10th Oct to 10th Nov
11	Wraps & Rolls for Kids	4 to 15 Years	Asiya	10th Nov to 10th Dec
12	Paneer Delicacies for Kids	4 to 15 Years	Rachana Rege	10th Dec to 10th Jan-2013
13	Kids - Party Food	4 to 15 Years	Priya Mitharwal	10th Jan to 10th Feb-2013
14	Kids Favourite - Sandwich	4 to 15 Years	Jaleela	10th Feb to 10th March-2013
15	Kids Favourite - Pizza	4 to 15 Years	Sowmya	10th March to 10th Apr-2013
16	Kids Favourite - Pasta	4 to 15 Years		10th April to 10th May-2013
17	Kids Favourite - Noodles	4 to 15 Years		10th May to 10th June-2013
17	Kids Favourite - Ice Creams & Fresh Juices	4 to 15 Years		10th June to 10th July-2013