Baby bullet feeding system

NutriBullet Baby Review | Tested by BabyGearLab

Despite being easy to use and clean with minimal parts, we do not recommend this blender due to a black residue we observed

	This Product NutriBullet Baby	Oster Pro 1200 Blender	Sage Spoonfuls Puree and Blend	OXO Tot Food Masher	Green Sprouts Fresh Baby Food Mill
Awards
Price	$70 List $55.99 at Amazon	$90 List $89.99 at Amazon	$50 List $49.99 at Amazon	$12.00 List $11.99 at Amazon	$20.00 List
Overall Score
Star Rating	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5	1 2 3 4 5
Pros	Reasonable price, easy to use, simple to clean	Glass, easier cleaning, above-average performance, and user-friendly	Quality puree, easy to clean, inexpensive	Minimal, small in size, compact, lid included, easy to clean, inexpensive, portable	Portable, fairly easy to clean, low-cost, free from BPA and PVC
Cons	No cooking feature, black substance under extractor blade, misleading cleaning information	Loud on highest setting, trapped food chunks under blade	Does not cook	Below-average puree quality, small amounts, requires effort, lid may pop-off, staining	Does not grind all foods, blade is dull, liquid can leak, and grinds small quantities of food
Bottom Line	Despite being easy to use and clean with minimal parts, we do not recommend this blender due to a black residue we observed	A blender that performs decently and features a Boroclass pitcher that is durable and healthier for babies	Simple, inexpensive, and versatile, this unit makes baby food in a snap	A travel-friendly, manual food maker that mashes, but does not puree like machines	A no-frills baby food maker that is good for those seeking portability at a low-cost
Rating Categories	NutriBullet Baby	Oster Pro 1200 Blender	Sage Spoonfuls Pure. ..	OXO Tot Food Masher	Green Sprouts Fresh...
Puree Quality (35%)
Ease of Use (30%)
Health/Safety (20%)
Ease of Cleaning (15%)
Specs	NutriBullet Baby	Oster Pro 1200 Blender	Sage Spoonfuls Pure...	OXO Tot Food Masher	Green Sprouts Fresh...
Capacity	2 oz Single-Serving Storage Cups, 12 oz Short Cup, 32 oz/4 cups Batchbowl	6 cups	Not Listed for Food Processor, N/A for Immersion Blender	Not Listed	1 Cup
Footprint	Small	Large	Small	Small	Small
Steam	No	No	No	No	No
Settings	Puree	Blend, Puree	Blend, Puree	Blend, Mash	Blend, Puree
Special Features	None		None	None	None
Included Accessories	(1) Easy-pop batch tray with lid, (6) Date-dial storage cups with tip-proof tray, (1) Short cup with lid	(1) 6 cup Pitcher, 24 oz. Smoothie Cup with Lid	HomeMade Essentials Package Available with (1) Recipe Book, (6) Glass 4oz Storage Jars, (60) Labels, (1) Immersion Blender with Food Processor Attachment and Pocket Guide	(1) Lid	None
Available Accessories	None	None	Sage Baby Eco Steamer, Sage Spoonfuls - Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies; Sage Spoonfuls Pocket Guide, Assorted Storage Jars, Pouches, Snackie and Munchie Bag Sets	None	None

The NutriBullet Baby is a subdivision of Homeland Housewares, LLC. The company produces several Bullet versions under different names with slightly different takes on the original Magic Bullet. The company's primary goal is to make your life easier with everyday products for your home of good quality and value.

Performance Comparison

The NutriBullet Baby is easy and quick to use and produces top-notch purees.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

Puree Quality

We tested various foods ranging from soft to rough to evaluate performance and puree quality, including raw items. Although the NutriBullet Baby consistently produces smooth purees, it has a significant drawback that hurts its ranking.

The NutriBullet Baby pureed all the foods we tried with relative ease. While this blender had difficulty with kale, this ingredient was challenging for most of the competition. But, overall, the machine's purees consistency was predictable, and most foods were smooth enough for a baby's first foods.

The NutriBullet Baby comes with one blade.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

Since this machine will only blend and puree, you will need to pre-cook most foods before blending, but we think stovetop steaming is often easier to manage with fewer parts to clean than an all-in-one baby food maker.

Blueberries.Partially frozen peaches.

If the food is thick or lacks enough liquid, you will need to remove the cup or bowl and shake it to finish the puree. The motor can run for 60 seconds without a pause.

Peas.Sweet potato.

During testing, while following the user manual directions, we noticed black residue. We don't know the source or makeup of the black substance, and we are concerned that there is potential for it to end up in the baby's food. Other users have observed the same issue and, in some cases, more severely than ourselves. To get more information about this mystery substance, we contacted NutriBullet for comment (see quote below).

"At NutriBullet, we take product performance seriously, using a dedicated team of professionals to ensure the safety and functionality of all products within the NutriBullet family. Our product team can confirm the black residue is not mixing with the pureed food within an undamaged blender. The NutriBullet Baby Blender was tested and evaluated extensively both internally and by independent labs such as UL before being released to consumers. All food contact surfaces are constructed of FDA-approved materials, and the product is safe to use for pureeing baby food. Should consumers need further assistance with their NutriBullet products, please contact our Customer Service team, which is available to answer any questions. "

Photograph of the black residue underneath the extractor blade. Although it is not substantial, we believe it should not be occurring.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

Amazon User Reviews Observe a Similar Black Residue Issue

There are user reviews on Amazon of the NutriBullet Baby that cite a similar black residue issue, and some include photos that illustrate a more severe issue than we saw ourselves.

Currently, the Top Review on Amazon for this product as of July 1, 2021 is very negative verified review, 1-star rating, posted by Joshua in Nov 2020, and includes photos of the issue and also includes this statement:

Safety is important, especially when it comes to our babies and what they put into their body. The black part pictured began to deteriorate and rub against the fitting that spins. This created a black rubber powder that just gets everywhere.

The next verified Top Review on Amazon for this product at this time, is also very negative, 1-star rating, titled "Rubber Gear of nutri bullet baby melts", and also includes photos:

Rubber Gear of nutri bullet baby melts and mixes with baby food . We have been feeding our baby for the past 10 days without realizing that rubber was melting and getting into the food until today where we saw sweet potato turning black in color .
We definitely do not recommend this as we have been feeding baby with harmful chemicals .

It is worth noting that the above user review says that they observed the material "getting into the food" and seeing "sweet potato turning black in color". This contradicts that statement NutriBullet sent us that stated, "Our product team can confirm the black residue is not missing with the pureed food within an undamaged blender."

Ease of Use

We consider how intuitive a product is to use and whether you will need to review the user manual for this metric. Among the competition, the NutriBullet Baby ranks high.

The machine is easy to assemble and straightforward to use, requiring only a few parts to create baby food. It also has one setting, so do not fret over choosing the wrong setting or cook time.

The blade is interchangeable with either container, batchbowl or short cup.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

The product includes one blade and two different-sized containers for pureeing (a 32 oz. batch bowl and a 12 oz. short cup). The blade is interchangeable with either container. So, add food to the container of your choice, twist on the blade, and blend away. Keep in mind that each container's maximum fill line is less than the marketed capacity amount, roughly about half.

The blender includes six date-dial storage cups with a tip-proof tray and an easy-pop batch tray with a lid.The included accessories make the process of storing baby food easy.

The NutriBullet Baby comes with an easy-pop batch tray with a lid, six date-dial storage cups with tip-proof tray, short cup with a stay-fresh resealable lid. The user manual also includes some recipes. However, keep in mind that the date-dial storage cups are not freezable.

Health and Safety

The NutriBullet Baby earns a higher score in health and safety.

We did not experience any residual non-food taste in the food, and the container is BPA-free plastic. However, given the potential of leaching chemicals, we prefer to use glass over plastic, especially when it comes to baby's food, but there are not many glass options on the market. We suggest making food and feeding it immediately to your baby as we believe this is better than letting food sit in plastic for an extended period. You can also purchase glass storage containers for any leftovers.

Most of the NutriBullet Baby's parts are exposed and open, making it easy to check for cleanliness. Plus, it has no steam tank, so there are no concerns for steam-related burns, descaling, or hidden areas for mold, rust, or other potentially harmful things to grow.

Most of the NutriBullet Baby's parts are manageable and easy to wash by hand.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Cleaning

The NutriBullet Baby earns a high score in this metric as you can easily take it apart; the parts are manageable to clean by hand, and with no steam tank, you can avoid descaling, mineral deposits, or inaccessible areas for mold to grow.

While testing, we observed a marketing and user manual discrepancy. The NutriBullet's website states, "All components are dishwasher-safe for quick and easy cleanup." However, the user manual states, "Do not put the Nutribullet Baby blades and other plastic parts in the dishwasher. Hand-wash with warm, soapy water."

A photo of NutriBullet's website, which mentions that the blender's components are diswasher-safe.We noticed a difference between online marketing and the user manual regarding if the product is dishwasher-safe.

We believe parents should be able to trust company marketing, and if a user manual differs from that marketing, we believe this diminishes trust. We requested a statement from NutriBullet regarding this cleaning inconsistency, and they did not comment. Therefore, to err on the side of caution and prolong product usability, we recommend you hand wash the components of the Nutribullet, despite marketing claims.

The motor base doesn't require much cleaning, but liquids can leak into the base and activator buttons.

Credit: Abriah Wofford

The manufacturer mentions that the motor base doesn't require much cleaning, but liquids can leak into the base and activator buttons, and we suggest using a damp rag to wipe down the inside and outside. For stubborn clean-up, fill the container halfway with soapy water, and blend for 10-20 seconds. This process will help loosen dry, stuck-on ingredients.

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Should You Buy the NutriBullet Baby?

In our opinion, no.

While there is much to love about the NutriBullet Baby, the black residue issue we observed, which is also cited in some Amazon User reviews, is just a deal-breaker in our opinion. We just aren't comfortable with that black residue issue, and given there are so many compelling competing products to choose from that have no similar issue, we would not recommend a friend buy the NutriBullet Baby.

BABY BULLET BLENDER USER MANUAL AND RECIPE BOOK

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Table of Contents
The Baby Bullet System
Food Made with Love
- Beneﬁts
What You Get
Four Steps to Fresh Baby Food
- Prepare
Using the Baby Bullet
- Milling Grains and Rice for Cereals
- Baby Bullet Techniques
  - The Pulse Technique
  - The "Shake" Technique
The 3 Stages of Baby Food
- Stage 1
- Stage 2
- Stage 3
Preparing for the Big Day
What Is on the Menu
- Allergy Alert
- Highly Allergic Foods
- Introducing Highly Allergenic Foods
- Signs of an Allergic Reaction
- Food Intolerance
- Food Safety
The Big Day Is here
Perfect Purées
- Introducing Flavors
- 4-Day Wait" Rule
- Example Feeding Schedule for Stage 1
Baby's First Purée!
- Food Chart for Month 6
- Making the Right Amount of Food Week 1
Feeding Baby
Perfect Purée Recipes
- Apple Purée
- Avocado Purée
- Banana Purée
- Brown Rice Cereal
- Green Pea Purée
- Pear Purée
- Squash Purée
- Sweet Potato Purée
7 Months!
- Food Chart for Month 7
- Additional Food Possibilities
Combo Purée Recipes
- Green Bean Brown Rice Combo
- Milled Oatmeal Cereal Combos
8 Months!
- Food Chart for Month 8
- Additional Food Possibilities
- Batch Cooking with Baby Bullet
Perfect Thicker Purées
- Textured Turnip
- Broccoli Purée
- Cauliﬂower Purée
- Apricot and Oatmeal
Tasty Textures
- Example Feeding Schedule for Stage 2
- New Foods to Introduce
Family Dinners for Baby
- Chicken, Brown Rice and Squash
- Turkey, Rice and Carrot
- Banana-Pineapple Yogurt
- Chicken & Petite Penne Pasta
- Self-Feeding
- Keep Introducing New Flavors
Recipes for Months 9-12
- Petite Pancakes
- Mini Veggie Potato Pancakes
- Broccoli & Cauliﬂower Au Gratin
- Minestrone
- STAGE 3: Mini Meals 1 Year
Mini Meals
- Example Feeding Schedule for Stage 3
- Food to Discuss with Your Pediatrician
Add Puréed Goodness to Everything You Make
Recipes for 1
- Stealth Scrambled Eggs
- Mac and Cheese
- Cream of Broccoli Soup
- Creamy Potato & Corn Soup
- Banana Bread/Mufﬁns
- Mango & Banana Totsicles
Recipes for 2
- Veggie Frittata
- Mini Broccoli & Cheese Quiche
- Marinara & Mini-Meatballs
Food Journal
Baby Bullet 1-Year Limited Warranty

user manual + cookbook

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Summary of Contents for Baby Bullet Baby Bullet

Supplementary Feeding System (SNS) | Products for medical institutions

Supplemental feeding system (SNS) Local Representative

Review Advantages Related Products Downloads Additional Information

The Supplemental Feeding System is the ideal way to provide additional nutrition to breastfed babies. The system strengthens the unique bond between mother and baby, allowing them to achieve ever better breastfeeding results. This is possible because with the help of SNS, the baby can get exactly the amount of additional milk that he needs, while continuing to feed from his mother's breast.

For more information on the World Health Organization's recommendation on breastfeeding duration, visit www.medela.com/who

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Complementary feeding system strengthens the bond

“Thanks to the SNS, I can breastfeed again. This is a real gift of fate! I think this system opens up a huge opportunity for a lot of women.” Christiane K.

The SNS is designed to enable mothers to breastfeed when breastfeeding would not be possible without the system, and to help the baby develop sucking skills. The system has the following advantages.

It can be used by mothers who are low on milk or who think they are low on milk.
It helps to stimulate the mother's milk production through direct breastfeeding.
It can be used when supplementary feeding is needed in addition to breast milk.
This system trains the baby to suckle correctly by creating a vacuum.

Supplemental feeding system is a reservoir that is filled with supplementary food. It can be placed on the mother's chest or on a tripod. Very thin, flexible capillaries attach to the mother's nipples and deliver extra milk and nutrients while the baby is nursing.

Benefits SNS

This special feeding aid provides your baby with extra nutrition while breastfeeding.

The reservoir can be placed on the mother's chest.

Very thin, flexible capillaries are attached to the mother's nipples.

The device can be used repeatedly after washing and processing according to the instructions for use.

Allows mothers to breastfeed in cases where it would be impossible without an additional system.
Helps stimulate the mother's milk production through direct breastfeeding.
Trains baby to suckle correctly by creating a vacuum.
Stimulates, supports and develops parental instincts.
Supports the unique bond between mother and baby.
Allows you to breastfeed adopted children.

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Literature

Niefert, M. & Seacat, J. Practical aspects of breast feeding the premature infant. Perin Neonatol 12, 24-30 (1988). - Nifert M. and Sikat J., "Practical aspects of breastfeeding premature infants." Perine Neonatol 12, 24-30 (1988).

Breastfeeding and its benefits for the normal development of the infant.

Mother's milk is a natural biological product that provides physiologically adequate nutrition for babies. This is the "gold standard" of early childhood nutrition, and far from all aspects of its multifaceted influence have been studied.

A breastfed mother can follow different dietary patterns for her baby. Free feeding, or "on demand" feeding, is the diet of a child of the first year of life, when the mother puts the child to the breast as many times and at the time as the child requires, including at night. The duration of feeding is also determined by the child. It is more often carried out in the first months of life and with exclusive breastfeeding. Regulated feeding is such a diet of a child when feedings are carried out at more or less fixed hours, the frequency and volume of feedings is recommended by the doctor, taking into account the age, body weight, appetite and individual characteristics of the child. It is more often carried out after 1-2 months of life, especially with the option of mixed feeding. The duration of feeding of newborns ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, and for children older than 1 month - from 10 to 20 minutes. The water requirement of children in the first months of life is satisfied by breast milk with a sufficient level of lactation, so they do not need additional drinking.

The criteria for a sufficient level of lactation are normal daily diuresis (600-700 ml), weight gain adequate to the age of the child and psychomotor development. If you suspect a lack of milk, you should determine the daily volume of lactation using control weighing and compare it with the calculated one, take measures to restore lactation or introduce supplementary feeding.

Breast milk is the most complex biologically active substance with unique properties:

regulation of the processes of growth, development and differentiation of tissues;
anti-infective protection;
formation of immunological tolerance to dietary antigens;
influence on the formation of the maxillofacial skeleton, speech, hearing;
prevention of obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis;
favorable effect on mental and behavioral reactions, intelligence, learning ability and social adaptation;
by reducing the risk of cancer in the mother, the contraceptive effect in the first months of lactation.

Breast milk provides anti-inflammatory (antioxidants, enzymes that break down pro-inflammatory neurotransmitters, anti-inflammatory cytokines) and immunomodulatory substances (live CD4 and CD8 lymphocytes, nucleotides, IgA, cytokines IL-2, IL-10, IL-12, etc., soluble receptors for cytokines). Breastfeeding and the state of the intestinal microflora play a key role in maintaining a balance in the Thh Th3, Th4 cytokine system. Thanks to the bifidogenic properties of human milk, a complete intestinal microbiota of the child is formed, innate immunity and protective mechanisms of the intestinal mucosa are activated, and the immune response matures.

Digestive system:

- One of the main advantages of women's milk is the proximity of its proteins in terms of qualitative composition to blood serum proteins. Breast milk contains mainly finely dispersed, that is, consisting of the smallest particles, albumin proteins, which are easily absorbed in the child's digestive tract.

Digestibility, absorption completeness of women's milk proteins reaches 98-99%, for cow's milk proteins this figure is much less. The main protein component of cow's milk is casein, the content of which is up to ten times higher than that in human breast milk. Casein, being a large and aggressive soluble protein, is able to penetrate the intestinal walls, forcing the child's body to produce an endogenous inflammatory mediator - histamine. What can cause both intestinal bleeding, which is fraught with the subsequent development of anemia, and various kinds of allergic reactions.

- The residence time of food in the gastrointestinal tract of the baby with natural and artificial feeding is also different. The child's stomach is freed from food after 2-3 hours with breastfeeding, and with artificial feeding - after 3-4 hours. Thus, artificial feeding puts a lot of stress on the digestive tract and on the baby's body as a whole.

- The activity of the enzyme lipase, which is responsible for the breakdown of fat in the gastrointestinal tract of the child, is much higher in human breast milk. Due to the activity of maternal lipase, a high degree of fat dispersion is achieved, which facilitates their further absorption and assimilation. As a result of the action of breast milk lipase, there is a significantly lower load on the pancreas and liver of the baby, the organs responsible for the digestion of fat

- Women's milk contains 5-6 times more linoleic acid. With a lack of this polyunsaturated fatty acid, a child may experience a delay in physical development, metabolism is disturbed, and adverse changes in the condition of the skin are possible.

Immune system:

- The most important advantage of mother's milk in comparison with its artificial substitutes is the presence in it of a large group of substances that protect the child's body from infections. These are secretory immunoglobulin A - sIgA, interferon, lysozyme, lactoferrin, bifidus factor, cells of the immune system.

- Immunoglobulin A is contained in secrets (fluids) on the surface of mucous membranes in contact with the external environment - lungs, nasal cavity, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract. Maternal secretory immunoglobulin A provides protection against infection of the vital organs and systems of the child.

- Human milk lactoferrin plays an exceptional role in protecting the baby from viral infections, preventing the penetration of viral particles through the cell membrane, thus preventing infection from entering the baby's body. In addition to the antiviral action, lactoferrin also has antibacterial properties. Many microorganisms contain receptors for lactoferrin on their surface, and the binding of lactoferrin to the corresponding receptor leads to the death of a foreign bacterial cell. Lactoferrin has a bactericidal effect against a large number of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

- the bifidus factor of human milk is represented by a whole complex of various sugars (oligosaccharides) and their monomers: beta-lactose, galactooligosaccharides, D-glucose, D-galactose, N-acetylglucosamines, L-fucose and sialic acids. The bifidus factor of human milk stimulates the formation of the intestinal microflora, mainly consisting of bifidobacteria (B. Bifidum) and lactobacilli. Normal intestinal microflora lines the intestinal crypts like a blanket, creating a protective layer that prevents foreign bacteria and allergens from entering the baby's circulatory system. Also, bifido- and lactobacilli create a favorable intra-intestinal environment with a shift in the pH of the contents of the colon to the acid side, which inhibits the growth of pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic bacteria and promotes the absorption of iron, calcium, vitamin D and other micro- and macroelements; participates in the synthesis of vitamins B1, B2, B3, PP, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin. In addition, the normal intestinal microflora makes the baby's immunity stronger.

At present, using the latest scientific methods, the existence of oligosaccharides containing up to 32 sugar fragments and up to 15 fructose fragments has been established. This means that the number of different types of oligosaccharides in human breast milk can reach several tens of thousands of units. Naturally, even modern artificial mixtures containing prebiotics (industrial analogues of the bifidus factor) cannot be compared in quality and variety with breast milk.

Urinary system:

The formation of the child's urinary system and the development of its functions takes place in the first year of life. In an infant at the time of birth, the plasma flow and the process of formation of primary urine by filtering plasma in the renal glomeruli are reduced, osmotic concentration of urine is not effective enough. The main indicators of kidney function come to the level of an adult by the beginning of the second year of life. Therefore, it is very important that the load on the kidneys, depending on the content of proteins and mineral salts in the food taken, be adequate to the physiological age of the child.
The level of protein in women's milk averages from 0.8 to 1.2 g/100 ml, while even in adapted ready-made milk formula this figure is 40-70% higher and is 1. 4-1.6 g/100 ml. The increased content of proteins increases the load on the glomerular apparatus of the kidney.
Another problem of milk mixtures is their normalization by mineral composition. Excess salt can overload the kidneys and cause thirst, which is reflected in the addition of water to formula-fed babies.
Many pediatricians still recommend giving babies about 100 ml of water daily to avoid dehydration. However, at present, the World Health Organization and UNICEF insist that there is no need for supplementation and the introduction of any foreign liquids and products before the child reaches the age of 6 months.
What is the basis for these recommendations? If breastfeeding is organized correctly (the mother feeds the baby on demand, approximately every 1.5 - 2 hours, keeping night feedings), then the baby receives enough water from milk in the first six months of life.

This section describes only the main advantages of breastfeeding.

Is there any benefit from breastfeeding for the mother and does this process affect the "usual" way of life?

The benefits for the mother can be divided into three groups:

1. Health benefits

Breastfeeding within the first hour after birth significantly reduces the risk of postpartum uterine bleeding.
When breastfeeding, the mother maintains a high level of hormones (oxytocin and prolactin) in the blood, which contributes to the formation of strong maternal feelings.
If a woman breastfeeds her baby exclusively, then in the first 4-6 months after birth, the probability of pregnancy is reduced by 95%.
Long-term breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer by 50%, and if a mother breastfeeds multiple children, breastfeeding each child reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 25%. Also, women who breastfeed for a long time are less likely to suffer from osteoporosis.\

2. Economic benefits