🍳 Eating well while caring for a baby

Useful basics

• A short list of easy meals using rice, eggs, mung beans, tofu, fish, vegetables and fruit.
• Clean, food-safe containers with labels and suitable fridge or freezer space.
• A shared shopping list and affordable backup foods such as canned beans or fish, oats and bread.

A workable meal plan

1. 1. Make cooking a shared task

   One adult can care for baby while the other cooks, or prepare food when baby is safely settled. Do not cook, carry hot liquids or handle sharp utensils while holding or wearing baby.

2. 2. Prepare extra when storage allows

   Cook an extra portion of monggo, soup or another easy dish. Divide leftovers into shallow containers and refrigerate promptly, especially rice; do not leave food out through the day in warm weather.

3. 3. Prep a few building blocks

   Wash produce, portion ingredients and plan a protein alongside rice or another staple. Start with one or two meals rather than an exhausting batch-cooking session.

4. 4. Keep quick food within reach

   A banana, sandwich, yoghurt or other convenient snack can bridge a missed meal. Take turns protecting time to eat, and keep drinking water available.

5. 5. Plan for busy days and outages

   Keep shelf-stable food that fits your budget and dietary needs. Reheat leftovers thoroughly. If a power cut leaves storage safety uncertain, do not rely on smell alone; discard food that may be unsafe.

Classic mistakes

• ❌ Expecting every meal to be homemade Prepared food, simple snacks and meals from willing friends or relatives can all help. Accept support that suits your preferences.
• ❌ Shopping without checking supplies A short shared list reduces repeat trips and wasted food. Buy quantities you can store safely.

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