Food Dos & Don'ts (americanbaby.com)

Homemade baby foods

Consider steaming, baking, broiling, or microwaving foods for your baby rather than frying or boiling -- these cooking methods retain more of a food's natural nutrients. Avoid preparing beets, turnips, carrots, collard greens, and spinach. In some parts of the country, these vegetables may contain large amounts of nitrates and can lead to anemia in babies. Don't feed your baby egg whites, cow's milk, or honey until she is at least 1 year old. Avoid citrus fruits, such as oranges or lemons. These fruits are very acidic and can result in painful diaper rash.