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Philips Avent 4-In-1 Food Maker (SCF875/01) Review

by Gert Mikkal

Last Updated on June 6, 2022

If you’re making food for your little one, then a food maker will save you a lot of time and energy. Philips Avent 4-in-1 food maker (SCF875/01) is a popular choice among parents as it’s effortless to use. Let’s check out this food maker and decide for ourselves whether it will also work for you. Or if you’re in hurry, scroll down to the summary section and read my final verdict.

All About Making Healthy Food Quickly

Preparing healthy food your little one involves peeling, chopping, steaming and mixing. You still have to peel and cut the ingredients, but a baby food maker will take care of the steaming and blending part.

You want the steaming process to be automated and effortless so you can leave the appliance unguarded. Sure, you could boil the ingredients, but steaming preserves all the valuable nutrients and is more beneficial for your kid.

Great food makers also have a powerful blender, so the puree doesn’t have large junks in it.

Philips Avent 4-In-1 Food Maker Review

We’ve touched the basics of best food makers, now let’s have a look at the properties of Philips Avent food maker (SCF875/01), sold also on Amazon.

Features at a Glance

  • Height: 13,4” (34 cm)
  • Weight: 4,6lb (2,1kg)
  • Capacity: It has a 1000 ml jar
  • 4-in-1: You can steam, blend, defrost and reheat with it
  • Steam, flip and blend: You don’t have to move steamed ingredients to a separate blender
  • The jar and blade are dishwasher safe
  • Easy to access water tanks
  • Voltage: 220-240 V
  • You also get: A spatula, a storage pit, a recipe booklet

Steaming

The steaming process is automated. You put all the ingredients to a jar, turn the button (you can see it on a picture below) and wait for a distinctive beep that tells you when the food is cooked. If you steam meat, then it’s safer to cook 25 minutes, but some fruits (like apples) may take only 10 minutes.

Steam, Flip and Blend

I think it’s the most useful feature of this baby food maker. You can steam all the ingredients in the large jar and after that just lift the pot, flip it over and lock it in place. Now you turn the button again, and it blends the food in the same jar. The blender is powerful.

Defrosting and Reheating

You can make up to four portions of food on one go as it has a 1000 ml jar. After that, you can store the extra food in storage pots and easily reheat or defrost them when needed.

We have a microwave at home, and I didn’t find much use for this function. That said, these features are invaluable if you don’t have a microwave.

It’s worth noting though that the food maker comes only with one storage pit.

Easy to Clean?

We have used this product for over a year now, and in my experience, it’s not easy to clean. If you steam veggies then the jar, blade, and the lid will gather residue. Although we have washed it every time, after a year the plastic parts are discolored (as you can see from the picture below), and so the re-resell value of the food-maker is almost zero.  

On the picture you can see all the five items that you have to clean after every use.

Easy to Clean Water Tank

It may not seem like a big thing, but many food makers have a water tank that is hard to clean, and the residue water is hard to get out. As a result, you may soon have mold growing in it.

Philips Avent food maker doesn’t have such problems. The water inlet is 2,4” (6 cm) wide, it’s easy to pour residue water out, and it dries up really well.

Voltage

Philips Avent food maker is built for 220V sockets used in Europe. Power transmission grids in the U.S deliver 120V to consumers. It means that you have to buy a transformer if you want to use this food maker in the U.S.

“ We have used this product for over a year now. Although Philips Avent food maker is not very easy to clean, it’s otherwise a great product. It’s straightforward to use and the steam, flip and blend feature will save you a lot of time. I’d still buy this food maker again”

Alternatives

Philips Avent 2-in-1 (check the latest price on Amazon) is a steamer and blender. So if you don’t need the reheating and defrosting features, then it’s a good option. The jar is smaller (450ml) than that of the 4-in-1 though so you can make less food at the time.

Homia Dansa 8 in 1 Food Maker (check the latest price on Amazon) is a great food maker for parents living in the U.S. It works with 120V, so you don’t need a transformer as with Philips products. It’s also less expensive, and you get all four features. I actually consider it the best option out there and you can read a more comprehensive review here.

Pros & Cons at a Glance

PROS

  • Very easy to use
  • Has all the features you need to make healthy food for your little one
  • The jar is big so you can make many meals at a time
  • The water tank is easy to clean
  • It has a nice modern design and it doesn’t take much space

CONS

  • It’s not easy to clean (except for the water tank)
  • It’s on the expensive side, and so it’s disappointing that you only get one storage pit

Philips Avent 4-In-1 Food Maker (SCF875/01) Review in Summary and Recommendations

Philips Avent food maker is a high-quality product that has an automatic steaming process and lets you effortlessly blend ingredients after that. You can use it for reheating and defrosting as well. It has a sleek design and doesn’t take much space on your kitchen countertop.

This all said, I think it’s rather expensive and quite hard to clean. Additionally, you’d need a transformer if you live in the U.S. As a result, most parents are probably better of if they choose the Homia Dansa 8 in 1 Food Maker instead.

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Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender Review

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last updated: by Kalyani

Baby Food Maker Review - I have used Philips avent combined steamer and blender in most of the baby food recipes posted so far in my blog. Hence many readers asked about this kitchen appliance and how for its useful. I would like to share my experience with this product and here is my attempt to review the Philips avent combined steamer and blender.

Please note that its not a promotional post and Philips doesn't pay me a penny for endorsing this product.

Why did I buy this Philips avent combined steamer and blender? 

When I was planning to start solids for my baby at 6 months, i was damn sure that I am going to make my own baby food. But time became a major factor as i had to take care of my baby all alone after my hubby goes to office. So I searched for all baby food makers which makes my job easy. Finally i got this Philips avent combined steamer and blender after lot of research as it promised healthy wholesome baby meal quick and easy.

What are the functions of Philips avent combined steamer and blender?

The Philips combined steamer and blender gently steam fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. It also blends the steamed food to your desired consistency. you can also use this appliance to make juices and milkshakes.

Why steaming is a better option for baby food?

Steaming is one of the best method as it helps to preserve flavors and nutrients. Steaming with Philips avent combined steamer and blender helps to retain essential nutrients a way better than usual conventional steamers because the juices that are released from the food during the steaming phase are retained (which are evaporated in usual steamers) for mixing back into the food during the blending phase.

How to use Philips avent combined steamer and blender?

Here i have given detail steps with pictures for the making of carrot puree with this product.

About carrot puree Recipe:

Carrot makes a great first food for babies as it's less likely to cause allergies. Carrots are rich in beta carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and they are very easy to digest. The skin of the carrots should be peeled as babies won't be able to digest the skins. After 8 months, u can offer peeled cooked cut carrots as finger food to your baby.

Let's check how to make this healthy carrot puree for babies by using Philips avent combined steamer and blender.

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Carrot Puree Recipe for Babies & my experience with Philips AventCombined Steamer and Blender for making baby food

5 from 1 vote

Carrot puree - Easy and healthy steamed puree for babies with carrots.

Course Baby Food

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Calories

Author Kalyani

  • ▢ Carrot - 1 medium sized
  • ▢ Water - as needed
Preparation

  • Sterilise the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.

Method

  • Wash carrots in running water well. Peel the skin off from the carrot with a peeler. Then chop them into equal size small cubes.

  • Open the lid of the philps avent jar by push the extended side and twist it. Place the chopped carrot pieces in the jar and close it.

  • Fill the measuring cup with 150 ml of water and pour the water through the small opening at the side of the motor unit. Close the lid once done. Now place the jar over the motor unit and turn on the left side button for steaming. Make sure red light is on.

  • Once the carrots are steamed, the light will go off with a beep sound. Flip the jar over and turn the same button to right and blend it for 10 seconds without releasing your hand. Repeat and blend it until the desired consistency is reached. Add boiled water if needed while blending. It's done!! Pour to the serving bowl!

Serving: 1g

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Preparation :

1. Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.

Procedure :

1. Wash carrots in running water well. Peel the skin off from the carrot with a peeler. Then chop them into equal size small cubes.

2. Open the lid of the Philips avent jar by push the extended side and twist it. Place the chopped carrot pieces in the jar and close it.

3. Fill the measuring cup with 150 ml of water and pour the water through the small opening at the side of the motor unit. Close the lid once done. Now place the jar over the motor unit and turn on the left side button for steaming. Make sure red light is on.

4. Once the carrots are steamed, the light will go off with a beep sound. Flip the jar over and turn the same button to right and blend it for 10 seconds without releasing your hand. Repeat and blend it until the desired consistency is reached. Add boiled water if needed while blending. It's done!! Pour to the serving bowl!

Healthy and easy carrot puree is ready to feed your baby.

Pros of Philips avent combined steamer and blender:

  • It's easy to use, quick and convenient.
  • It's easy to clean and the food tastes fresh and yummy.
  • You don't need to transfer the food from steamer to blender. Just a flip will do.
  • It retains more nutrients during steaming compared to other conventional steamers.

Cons of Philips avent combined steamer and blender:

  • Nothing I could think of.

Would I recommend this product for fellow parents?

Definitely Yes. As when it comes to baby, healthy and nutrients rich food is very important. It also time saving.

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Notes :

  • When selecting carrot, choose sweet tasting carrots.
  • Choose carrots that are firm, smooth and rich orange colored.
  • If your baby doesn't like plain carrot puree combine it with beetroot or potato after introducing each veggies separate.
  • Generally carrots doesn't cause any allergies, but check for symptoms and stop feeding your baby if you find any.
  • Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
  • Steaming time varies based on the vegetables, fruits and meat to be cooked.
  • You can also make the carrot puree using other steamers. Steam it with Idli steamer plate by adding a cup of water or pressure cook it with a cup of water for 2 whistles. For both steaming and blending i used Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender

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