Savvy mum reveals how to save £60 when weaning your tot – but the main challenge is stopping food ending up on the floor
A SAVVY mum has revealed five easy ways to cut your food waste when weaning your tot – and how you can stop so much ending up on the floor.
Jenna revealed that serving smaller portions, as well as mastering what you can and can’t freeze is key.
The food safety expert, known online as @foodsafetymum, also suggested that following these tips could help you up to £60 a month when introducing your tot to solids.
In a new Instagram reel, she said: “Research shows that the average family of four can save up to £60 a month just by reducing their edible food waste.
“If you’re weaning though, sometimes the amount of food wasted can feel out of your control.
“So here’s five top tips to help you waste less while still making sure your baby is having fun exploring their food.
“Number one, know the difference between use by & best before dates.
“Use-by dates are there for safety reasons, best before dates on the other hand are there for quality reasons.
“Two, love your leftovers!
“Most leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for another day – just make sure you freeze leftovers in baby-friendly portion sizes to avoid defrosting & reheating more than what you need to!
“Number three, serve smaller portions… it’s not a good idea to keep half-eaten leftovers so serving smaller portions (with the option for more!) will mean you will have more leftovers to save in the first place.
“Four, invest in tools to help save food from the floor.”
Jenna recommended using a bib and tray cover, which shoppers can get from a range of retailers, including Amazon, with prices starting at £16.62.
She continued: “Five, organise your fridge so you can use first in first out and keep your leftovers at eye level so you remember to either use them… or freeze them!”
Fans loved her savvy tips, with the video gaining more than 11,770 views.
In the comments, other parents shared their thoughts on her ideas, with one writing: “Great tips!”