{"id":7260,"date":"2019-01-31T16:25:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T14:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/?p=7260"},"modified":"2025-04-20T10:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T08:44:13","slug":"how-to-make-homemade-yogurt-for-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/how-to-make-homemade-yogurt-for-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make homemade yogurt for your baby?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I always want to give my baby the very best, like all parents, of course. And when it came to dairy products, I had a lot of questions. Milk should remain the foundation of a baby\u2019s diet until 12 months old, and it continues to be important afterward to support healthy growth. So I started wondering\u2026 what if we made our own homemade yogurt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Feel free to check out my article on dairy products for babies here<\/strong><\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making homemade yogurt for your baby<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preparing homemade dairy products can be so much better for your baby\u2019s health than relying on store-bought options. There\u2019s no need to shame anyone for buying yogurt from the supermarket, it\u2019s not necessarily bad! But if we can avoid preservatives, artificial acidifiers, and other additives\u2026 well, it\u2019s definitely a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let\u2019s go over the basic equipment you\u2019ll need to make yogurt for your baby. Ideally, you\u2019ll want to invest in a yogurt maker: simple, efficient, and perfect for making healthy homemade yogurt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment needed to make homemade yogurt for babies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yogurt maker: the ideal tool for preparing baby\u2019s yogurt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yogurt makers have been around since 1932\u2026 and they\u2019re still going strong! Incredibly simple and effective, there\u2019s hardly anything to do, just fill the jars, place them in the machine, and let it do the work until the program is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of yogurt makers available on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seb<\/strong> is one of the leading yogurt maker brands in France. The \u201cYaourti\u00e8re Multi D\u00e9lices Express\u201d is one of the best-selling models, and customer reviews are excellent. You can also purchase extra jars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Moulinex and its Yogurteo yogurt maker is also highly rated.<\/strong>
Slightly more affordable. It doesn\u2019t have multiple programs, but it does feature a digital timer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Finally (and this is the one I personally use), there are also lesser-known yogurt maker brands that work perfectly well!<\/strong>
S\u00e9verin<\/strong> offers a yogurt maker that comes with 14 jars<\/strong> (7 jars per batch), which is also very well rated and much more affordable.
It doesn\u2019t have a digital display or multiple programs like the others, but honestly, you really don\u2019t need them!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can you make baby yogurt without a yogurt maker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! It\u2019s absolutely possible to prepare homemade yogurt for babies without a yogurt maker. Here are two simple methods you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making homemade baby yogurt in the oven<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making yogurt in the oven is very simple:
Start by pouring some water into your oven tray (a roasting pan or baking dish works well).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat your oven until it reaches 113\u00b0F (45\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Once it reaches this temperature, turn off the oven<\/strong>, and quickly place your yogurt jars (without lids)<\/strong> into the tray, making sure the bottoms of the jars are sitting in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close the oven door immediately and leave the jars to set for 8 hours<\/strong>, the residual heat will do the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 8 hours, seal the jars with their lids<\/strong> and place them in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steam method<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I used my Moulinex Companion<\/strong> to prepare them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very simple: just run the steam function for 8 minutes without<\/strong> the yogurt jars inside. Once the time is up, turn it off, quickly place the filled jars without their lids<\/strong> in the steam basket, and close the steamer as quickly as possible (to avoid losing steam).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The yogurts will benefit from the residual steam and will gradually set as the internal temperature drops. Let them sit for 8 hours<\/strong>, then close the jars with their lids and place them in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients to make homemade yogurt for your baby: milk, starter cultures\u2026<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To prepare your homemade baby yogurt, you\u2019ll first need milk. If you\u2019re using cow\u2019s milk, the more it\u2019s skimmed, the more liquid your yogurt will be. That\u2019s why I recommend using whole milk<\/strong>, it helps the yogurt turn out nice and thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is your baby allergic or intolerant to cow\u2019s milk protein?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can still make homemade yogurt using alternative milks! Plant-based milks<\/strong>, or even goat\u2019s milk<\/strong> or sheep\u2019s milk<\/strong>, can be used. However, because these are more liquid by nature, the resulting yogurt will be less firm. To help with this, you can add a natural thickener like cornstarch (ma\u00efzena)<\/strong>. I\u2019m currently running tests to figure out the best measurements, stay tuned for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Starter Cultures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve chosen your milk, the next ingredient is your starter cultures<\/strong>. These are what help ferment the milk and give yogurt its thick texture. They also extend the shelf life of your yogurt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starter cultures are actually friendly bacteria<\/strong> (yes, really!) that have amazing health benefits (trust me!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • They boost the nutritional value<\/strong> of dairy products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • They help eliminate bad bacteria<\/strong> and only keep the good stuff \u2014 perfect for our little ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • They improve digestion<\/strong>, protect the body, and help restore gut flora<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In short, they’re awesome \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can find them in supermarkets<\/strong>, organic stores<\/strong>, or online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Personally, I use Alsa starter cultures<\/strong>, because they contain no additives<\/strong>, no milk protein<\/strong>, and no lactose<\/strong>, which is ideal, especially for babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Homemade yogurt for babies: How-to and flavor ideas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The best part about making homemade yogurt is that you can switch things up!
    With the goal of helping our little ones discover a wide variety of tastes and flavors, you can prepare yogurts with vanilla<\/strong>, orange blossom water<\/strong>, chocolate<\/strong>\u2026 the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    How to store homemade yogurt for babies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I personally keep my homemade yogurts in the fridge for up to 5 days maximum<\/strong>. As mentioned earlier, the starter cultures<\/strong> help extend the shelf life \u2014 but I prefer not to go beyond that. And let\u2019s be honest, 5 days is more than enough<\/strong> to enjoy all the yogurts at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What about you? Do you make your own baby yogurts (and for the whole family too)?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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