TNH has a (little used but available) Virtual Garage Sale, which is for trades and swaps as well as outright sales. Otherwise I suggest Freecycle and Craigslist.

As for baby food, making your own is pretty simple; it's just finely ground grain and/or well-mashed whatever your family is eating, without the seasoning. You might want to invest in a little food mill. The book Feeding the Whole Family is a good resource if your library has it.

Remember that you really shouldn't start babies on solids until after six months. I didn't start my girls on solids until they were nearly a year old.

Lynn Siprelle, Editor