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The Best Baby Food Makers of 2022
Looking for a versatile, safe, easy to use, reliable, effective, efficient, and reasonably priced baby food maker?
You came to the right place! Every year we put over a dozen baby food makers to the test, finding you the best options your money can buy! Below are the top 5 best baby food makers we found this year, followed by in-depth reviews of about a dozen different options.
| Model and Link to Amazon | Our Rating |
|---|---|
| #1. Beaba Babycook Solo | |
| #2. Babymoov Duo | |
| #3. Evla's Baby Food Maker | |
| #4. QOOC Mini Food Maker | |
| #5. Elechomes Baby Food Maker |
Baby food makers are an excellent addition to the baby essentials list for new parents. Available since the early 1990's in Europe, and in the U.S. for about two decades, baby food makers have saved millions of parents' time and energy when making fresh, wholesome purees. The systems have gotten much better over the years, with higher reliability, ease and convenience, more powerful motors, dishwasher-friendly parts, and phthalate-free plastics.
Carrots? Peas? Sweet potato? Got it. Fun and healthy dessert blends like banana blueberry puree? No problem. Once you get your hands on a good baby food maker you'll be inventing recipes like a professional chef! And your baby will love you for feeding them so many delicious fruits and vegetables!
An awesome baby food maker combines a steamer and food processor all-in-one, includes all the accessories you'll need, is BPA-free and dishwasher friendly, safe, and withstands the test of time and repeated use.
Our baby food maker reviews primarily consider all-in-one models that can steam and process the food, but if you're simply looking for a great food processor definitely check out the Nutribullet.
If you're looking to save time, check out our list of the best ready-made organic baby foods!
- Table of Contents [show/hide]
- Top 5 Baby Food Makers Comparison Table
- 1. Best Overall: Beaba Babycook
- 2. Babymoov Duo
- 3. Evla's
- 4. QOOC 4in1 Mini
- 5. Elechomes
- 6. Whale's Love
- 7. Bubos
- 8. Beaba Babycook Neo
- 9. Baby Brezza
- 10. NutriBullet
- Features to Look For
- Steaming & Processing
- Ease of Use
- Reliability
- Efficiency
- Safety
Full disclosure: Some of these food makers, including the Elechomes, Baby Brezza, and Beaba models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer.
Here are the Best Baby Food Makers of 2022!1. BEABA Babycook 4in1 Solo Baby Food Maker.The top-rated BEABA Babycook 4in1 baby food maker is well known for reliability, ease of use, safety, and efficiency.
They are the best baby food makers on the market, and for good reason. Even though it is a bit more expensive than other options, we think it is worth the extra cost. The BEABA looks and works great. It uses a large 4.7-cup capacity so you can fit several servings of food in one batch. You can use it with only 1 hand, so you can hold your baby in one arm while steaming, pureeing, defrosting, or reheating your food. The water reservoir on the side that holds water for steaming is stainless steel rather than plastic, and all surfaces that come in contact with food are BPA, lead, and phthalate free. We found that it is easy to clean, easy to use, and highly reliable. We were impressed with how quiet the motor was when pureeing with the baby food blender, and how evenly the steaming seemed to work. To steam, you place your freshly cut fruits or veggies into the basket and simply press the steam button. When it's finished, about 13-15 minutes later, you simply dump the basket of freshly steamed food into the bottom of the bowl and turn the knob to begin making nice smooth purees.
We thought the button and knob were really intuitive and easy to use. And we used it to make baby puree and blend some frozen fruits and veggies as well, to make ourselves a little smoothie. Worked pretty decently as a little blender. Note that with any baby food maker that includes steaming, if you use anything other than distilled water, your water reservoir will develop mineral deposits; as suggested by Beaba, we found that descaling with vinegar every few months was really helpful. If you do have an issue it comes with a 1-year warranty, and the customer service is great. Who else loves the Beaba Babycook? Our friends at Babylist, Babygearlab, and WhatToExpect all consider it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the Beaba Babycook here. Need to cook more than one recipe at a time? Check out the double Beaba Babycook Duo for about $50 more.
This is new for this year, and we got our hands on it in early January for some in-depth testing.
It's a truly awesome and versatile top-rated baby food maker, with some serious functionality. The Babymoov Duo Meal Station is the only baby food maker on this list that can support simultaneous and separate steaming and blending, which allows you to start steaming another food (or keep steaming one tray of food) while blending another. We found this super helpful when steaming two foods that take different times to steam. For instance, we steamed a tray of green peas while steaming a tray of sweet potatoes: the peas took about 4 minutes, but the sweet potatoes took about 10 minutes (once the steam started). So, this system allowed us to start blending the peas while finishing steaming the sweet potatoes. That's great flexibility for a busy kitchen. It's also very high capacity, the largest on this list of best baby food makers, allowing us to prepare up to 9 cups of food at once! That's like 25 meals for a baby, so that's a big deal. If you don't need to make something that large, you can use just a single layer tray for one food type (or two that have the same cook times), or you can stack the trays up to separate two different types of food.
It worked really well for smaller and larger jobs. The steamer was powerful and easy you use: add some water to the bottom until the light turns off, set the timer and you're ready to go.
The baby food blender was powerful and the blade was sharp and durable, and the blender itself had three speed settings. The two things that distinguish this from the Babymoov Nutribaby (below) are the ability to steam and blend simultaneously, and the three-speed blender. And the fancy LED screen and interface, which we thought was intuitive and easy to use. The steamer and blender parts are all BPA free (and lead and phthalate free) and dishwasher friendly, making clean-up a breeze. So why isn't it #1 on our list? It might be next year, but first, it needs to pass the test of time. Also, it's quite big, so people will smaller kitchens or otherwise restricted counter space might find it too large for their space. Coming in at about the same price as the Beaba Babycook, if you have the space, this is a must-have.
Overall, this is an excellent baby food maker that we highly recommend! Who else loves the Babymoov Duo? Our friends at Babylist and WhatToExpect call it a top pick! Interested? You can check out this Babymoov Duo here!
This was completely new to our list last year, and we fell in love with it! The EVLA's baby food maker is fierce new competition for the Beaba and others, providing awesome capability at a price point about $30 less expensive than the Beaba. Out of the box, we thought that everything felt very high quality and well-made. There are so many junky baby food makers on the market that it's always nice to see a high quality unit show up. And it was easy to use and follow the instructions; if the written instructions aren't clear, there are awesome video instructions at Evla's website. The features are great, including steaming, blending (pureeing), reheating, defrosting, and sterilizing functions. It also has a self-cleaning function that helps you clean the blade after use without having to detach or touch it (and risk a cut), which is an awesome feature to increase the ease of cleaning.
The water reservoir holds about 7-8 ounces of water and is super easy to clean - it's big enough to fit your entire hand and a sponge in there, making things less likely to get covered with mineral scale, slime, or mold. The steaming basket and stirring cup are top-rack dishwasher safe, and all parts that come in contact with food are BPA-free. A couple other things worth mentioning. Turning it on, you need to press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds, which is a great safety feature but also helpful so it doesn't accidentally power on when cleaning the nice digital screen on the top. Speaking of the screen, it's super intuitive to use. The buttons are simple - clean (to clean the blade after using - be sure to attach the spillproof lid first), steam (to steam food in the basket), and sterilize (to sterilize before first use, or sterilize pacifiers and bottle nipples). There are two other buttons, one is an auto puree button that will sense resistance in the stirring cup and blend for an appropriate amount of (usually about a minute), and one is a pulse puree button just in case you want to customize the puree time to make chunky food (less time) or smoother purees (more time).
The capacity is about 12 ounces of food (the stirring cup is about 600mL), so it's not the biggest on on the list, but it's plenty big enough for most situations. Steaming veggies only takes about 15 minutes (meat takes about 20 minutes), and blending takes another minute, so you could definitely make a few purees in a row - maybe 3 or 4 within an hour, which is pretty good. We're really impressed with this baby food maker and think it's very deserving of its spot on this list! Also, the EVLA's company is super responsive on Amazon or Facebook (or email at [email protected]) and will resolve any issues you have immediately and with a smile. Not that you're likely to have any issues, but just in case! When we tested this food maker it included a bunch of reusable food pouches, which was a nice extra to find in the box! Also, if you register the warranty they will send you a free baby spoon and bowl, and registering takes about a minute. Cons? Not a huge capacity, and it doesn't have the dual-layer steamer baskets.
Outside of that, we think this is an awesome new option to consider! Who else loves the Evla's Baby Food Maker? At this point, we're the first to test it - though we expect that to change once others see this review! Interested? You can check out the Evla's Baby Food Maker here.
This baby food maker is brand new to the U.S. market, and is making some waves! It is a small-footprint and small-capacity unit, making it perfect for smaller kitchens, smaller batches of food, and less clutter on the countertop. Its size is matched by its simplicity. It is technically a 4-in1 baby food maker, which means that it does the usual steaming and blending, but it also can reheat and defrost, which is basically just the steaming function used for two other purposes. Convenient, but not any different from most others on this list. The capacity is relatively small, about 300 grams or 2 cups, making it the smallest of the bunch. Its look and feel, and functionality, are very similar to the Beaba Babycook, with a sleek and low-profile shape, and a large and easy to use button right up front and center.
We found it very easy to use with only one hand: you simply turn the button to steam or blend and push the button to start. The lid, container, steamer basket, and blade are all dishwasher safe, and the blade pops out of the container for more thorough cleaning. All components that come into contact with food are also BPA free and do not contain lead or phthalates. Some other things we appreciated were the quiet motor, how easy it was to refill the water reservoir, and how little space it took up on our (already cramped) kitchen counter! Because this is a newcomer to the baby food maker category, we do not have extensive experience with it. In our limited testing for about a week, we found it quite capable and a great new competitor for this segment. It's small, but if that's what you're looking for, this is definitely a great option. Over the next 6-12 months we'll keep using this model and report back on its reliability; if things keep going like this, it's very likely to creep up higher on our list! Overall, a great option, and we found it for about $90.
Who else loves the QOOC baby food maker? Our friends at The Wirecutter and WhatToExpect call it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the QOOC 4in1 Mini here.
The Elechomes baby food maker was recently released and offers a great feature-rich option that doesn't break the bank. Coming in at less than 80 bucks, this is a great choice for parents who aren't willing to drop $150 on a baby food maker, while retaining most features of the pricier options. These features include a dual basket steamer, integrated food processor, BPA-free and dishwasher-friendly parts, kitchen timer, and some cool retro styling (if that's your thing!). There are some things we really liked about it: it was simple and intuitive to use, the parts felt sturdy and good quality, the lower steamer basket was a decent size (the upper one is a bit smaller but still great for peas or other small and easy to steam foods), the steam and puree functions were highly effective, and the parts were easy to disassemble and clean.
In our hands-on testing of this model (see our full Elechomes Baby Food Maker review here), we cooked several different frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables. They all turned out really nicely and most took about 15-20 minutes to steam. The owner's manual comes with a little guide with recommended cook times for most popular fruits and veggies. Speaking of the owner's manual, it was in English and generally easy to understand. Design-wise, the Elechomes is most similar to the Bubos model we reviewed (below), and it has a nice small footprint so it doesn't take up too much kitchen counter space. Overall, we really enjoyed testing this baby food maker and think it makes a great addition to this list. So what didn't we like? Well, a couple things. One is that you need to hold down the power button to make the food processor spin, meaning that you need to stand there with your finger on the button the entire time while it purees. A first-world problem really, but worth mentioning. Second is that the steamer timer dial is a bit noisy - it's basically a kitchen timer (and can be used as one when the unit is unplugged, which is nice), so it has a ticking sound and makes a "DING" noise when it finishes.
If you're like us and want things to be quiet and simple in the kitchen, this gets a little annoying - but for others, the ticking sound is a convenient reminder that things are cooking, and the ding is a nice reminder that it's finished steaming. Finally, another annoyance is more related to safety: the top blue ribbed lid gets really hot, so when you finish steaming and want to remove the top, you'll need to use an oven mitt or towel to make sure you don't burn your hand. Realistically, these are all pretty minor annoyances that get trumped by the fact that this is a super capable baby food maker that can be found for only about $80, making it an overall great option. Who else recommends the Elechomes baby food maker? Our friends at WhatToExpect! Interested? You can check out the Elechomes Baby Food Maker and Processor here.
Amazon has recently become saturated with baby food makers from China, many of which look nearly identical and have the same functions, but with a slightly different brand.
Most of them are pretty junky, and some of them are hard to tell apart from the good ones, and the fake or padded reviews don't help the situation. We were worried when we bought the Whale's Love that we were basically buying the QOOC or Elechomes with a slightly different style; not that we don't like those models, just that it seems like a waste of time and money to keep testing all the differently-branded products. Well, after over 4 months of use we have been really impressed with this model! They call it a 5-in-1 baby food maker, with the capability to: steam, steam-blend, blend, warm baby bottles, and self-clean its tank. The water tank can hold 230mL of water (just under 8 ounces), and the steaming and blending bowl can hold up to 1000mL (nearly 34 ounces). That's pretty good capacity. The steaming basket drops in surrounding the blade so you can leave the blade mechanism in the bowl during steaming. The blade itself is sharp and easily removed for cleaning. In fact, all of the parts are easy to clean and dishwasher friendly, though the main bowl is a little narrow so you might want to use a bottle brush if you have bigger hands.
We found the controls and screen easy to operate and understand, and the steaming and blending feature worked really well - you push a few buttons, come back in about 25 minutes and you are ready to eat! Speaking of pushing buttons and walking away, the steam-blend feature is possibly very useful. Technically, you can run the unit without the steamer basket so there's no transition between the phases, but then you're blending the food in its own accumulated water. That might be fine for some vegetables, but tends to make most purees a bit too watery. We suggest doing it the old fashioned way: steaming in the basket, then emptying the extra water out and dumping the food back into the bowl for pureeing. Another interesting feature is the tank descaling self-cleaning feature. At first we were skeptical that this wouldn't do anything helpful, but were actually pleasantly surprised by its effectiveness! During use, we had a couple little grips. The markings in the water reservoir are nearly impossible to see, so it's hard to know how much water you're putting into the reservoir.
We basically needed to fill it all the way to the top each time because we had no idea how much we had put in, or whether it was enough. On a related note, if you end up putting in too little water for the cycle, the system has an auto-shutoff for safety if it detects there's no more water in the reservoir. Also, the unit didn't take up very much space on the counter because it's a bit taller rather than wider, and it has little suction cup feet that you may love or hate. Personally, we didn't like them because they marked up our wooden countertops, but most people won't have that issue. Overall, we really liked this new addition to our list and think it's a great option. We'll revise this after some longer-term testing to give an idea about reliability. We found it for about $90 online, you can check out the Whale's Love baby food maker here.
We're always excited about newcomers to the baby product market, and this Bubos baby food maker is an awesome example.
We got our hands on this all-in-one steamer and food processor late last year and were really impressed by the quality, features, versatility, and relatively low price (about $90 at the time of testing). The Bubos can steam, sterilize, blend, chop, defrost, and reheat. Out of the box, the system is a little complicated to figure out, there are a lot of different plastic parts and we needed to read the manual a couple times and look online to figure out exactly how to use the system. Once we figured it out, we were impressed. The steaming is pretty flexible and you can put up to 3 levels of foods for steaming simultaneously - we put peas in the top, broccoli in the middle, and sweet potatoes in the bottom. The three stacking baskets are different capacities, the bottom one is largest (750mL), then the medium one (350mL), and the top one is smallest (150mL). When the baskets are stacked onto one another, the height of the tower is also great for fitting bottles for sterilizing or reheating/warming.
So, this serves as a steamer, bottle sterilizer, and bottle warmer. If you want a separate bottle warmer, check out our reviews of the best baby bottle warmers. Once our sweet potatoes were steamed (about 15 minutes later), we tested out the blender to make a delicious puree - and it worked really well, the blade was super sharp and it pureed the potatoes in less than a minute or so. Clean-up was easy, and you can put the steaming baskets, mixing bowl, and lids right in the dishwasher. Some good safety features here too - it will turn off automatically if it detects a low water level in the reservoir, and it is free of BPA, lead, and phthalates, and uses FDA-approved food safety materials for all parts that come in contact with the food. There's a lot to love here, and we have been using it for a few weeks without any issues. But we aren't going to push it up on this list until this baby food maker proves itself over the longer term. We found it for about $90 online, you can check out the Bubos baby food maker here.
This is the baby food maker everyone wants to love, with its sleek European-made styling, glass bowl, stainless steel steaming basket, high capacity (5.5 cups), large and easy to clean water reservoir, and versatile cooking options. And when we got our hands on it for testing, we wanted to love it too! Out of the box, we really did: it is very high quality, looks fantastic, and is easy to assemble and use. For our first use, we steamed and pureed peas, sweet potatoes, and spinach, and everything came out really nicely. In addition to the basic steaming feature, you can also use a defrost and reheat function, both of which worked really well in our testing. The puree and blend blade was stainless steel and super sharp and effective, it was really good at including all of the food into the blend without leaving any chunks around the edges of the glass bowl. And we also found that using a glass baby food maker was a bit quieter when a plastic one, likely due to the superior insulating (sound and temperature) properties of glass versus plastic.
Speaking of glass, this is a great option for parents concerned about BPA and phthalates, or other plastic chemicals leaching into foods while you're steaming; glass effectively solves that problem, as does the stainless steel steaming basket. But just like with glass baby bottles, using glass with plastic can introduce some fitment options especially after repeated warming or dishwashing of the parts. Specifically, the plastic lid didn't fit the glass bowl perfectly after a while, and the plastic handle of the bowl started to separate a bit from the bowl. Not huge deals, but worth mentioning. The other issue is that when you rapidly heat glass there is a risk of breaking the glass, so when you put a bunch of frozen fruits or veggies in there and the glass cools down, and then you heat it with steam it heats up quickly and can crack. That didn't happen to us in our testing, but it's worth pointing out that Beaba just finished recalling their first batch of these Neo baby food makers due to glass bowl breakage.
As of early 2020, the Neo models being shipped from Amazon appear to use the new glass bowl that was issued after the recall. The other big issue with this baby food maker is the price, coming in at a whopping $250, which we believe is ridiculous for a baby food maker, even if it uses glass and stainless steel instead of plastic! Maybe a price point around $150-175 would be more reasonable, given the price of the other front-runners in the baby food maker market. Overall, you're getting a very stylish and functional baby food maker with some clear advantages over most other models, but with the risk of glass breakage and a very steep price tag. Interested? You check out the Beaba Babycook Neo here.
Overall, this is a nice decent-capacity (4 cups, same as the Cuisinart, but smaller than the Beaba and Babymoov) unit that is easy and convenient to use and doesn't take up a ton of space on the counter. There are some really awesome features here! First, there is a one-button option for steaming and blending, which means you fill the water reservoir and put your food in the bowl, close it, and press the Steam + Blend button.
About 10 minutes later and you're ready to go with freshly steamed and pureed fruits and veggies. Of course, if you only want to steam or blend, there are separate buttons to do those as well. Second, another great feature is that the water reservoir is removable, which makes filling and cleaning super easy. In our testing, we really appreciated this feature and thought it set a new precedent for other baby food makers to follow. Third, it has an easy to read and understand display that tells you how much time is remaining until you get to enjoy the food. Finally, when this model first came out on the market, we got a ton of emails requesting we review it, because it is the only all-in-one steamer and blender that uses a glass bowl. This means no more worrying about whether the plastic is BPA free and whether there are other harmful chemicals getting into your baby's food. The glass bowl takes care of that problem, and we think it is an excellent addition to the baby food maker category.
Of course, that glass bowl and the blade are dishwasher safe. Overall, this is an excellent baby food maker option that you will certainly be happy with. Our only major concern with this model is that there are reports of poor reliability after a few months. We happily used our test unit for over 6 months without any issues, but more recently we have encountered some seemingly random problems. For instance, the display sometimes shows erroneous information, and water sometimes leaks from the base. Overall, this is a great baby food maker, and if it improves in reliability over time then it will likely crawl up on this list! It is usually available for under $150. Note that Baby Brezza also makes the famous Baby Brezza Formula Pro that can mix formula perfectly and put it right into your favorite baby bottles. Who else thinks the Baby Brezza food maker is pretty great? Our friends at Babylist and Babygearlab call it a top pick! Interested? You can check out the Baby Brezza food maker here!
Nutribullet Magic Bullet Baby Bullet Baby Care System.The Baby Bullet was one of the first baby food blenders specifically targeting new parents, including a baby food cookbook, baby food storage containers (fridge and freezer), and a feeding cup. It also boasts the cute smiley face on the front to make you think there's something really special about this blender. Over the years, the Magic Bullet transitioned to being called the NutriBullet, which provided some small improvements upon the original product. The Nutribullet baby food maker is undeniably adorable, with its baby blue or light pink plastics, the smiley faces adorning the front of the clear plastic bowls, and the cute short cup with handles and storage cups. We love when a baby food maker includes storage options, and these little cups are the perfect size and shape, and fit nicely into an included silicone holder for freezer storage. Out of the box, we think you'll love the NutriBullet! It looks great and works wonderfully to blend steam-softened fruits and vegetables, using a reasonably powerful 200 watt motor and a sharp blade.
Getting through grittier foods such as broccoli, or foods that aren't as thoroughly steamed, the NutriBullet tends to underperform relative to its more powerful peers. Critically, the NutriBullet does NOT provide any steam capability. If you need to steam any fruits or veggies, that needs to be done separately before using this system. In our opinion, that's the most unfortunate limitation of this system. Add that limitation to major concerns about the quality and long-term reliability of the motor and rubber seals, and you've got a deal-breaker. In our testing, while we didn't have any issues in our short-term test, speaking with fellow parents who have used the NutriBullet for over 6-10 months reveals that it tends to have failing rubber seals that disintegrate and can even get into the food while being prepared. While our friends at Babylist and the Wirecutter consider it a top pick (though it's unclear if they tested it themselves), we suggest considering an all-in-one steamer and blender that doesn't have these reliability issues.
Interested? You can check out the NutriBullet baby food maker here!
The original baby food makers were glorified food processors that changed their name and marketing, and were manufactured with some cute colors to entice new parents. With these old systems you had to cook fruits and vegetables separately in a steamer and then puree them in the processor. This method got the job done, but was definitely time-consuming. More dirty dishes, more hands-on kitchen work, and more time away from your baby.
All the new systems we recommend are all-in-one steamers and processors, going way beyond what you will get with a classic blender or a modern mash maker or other baby food grinder. Put in the fruits and/or veggies, add some fresh water, and the system will steam it for you with the push of a button. Aren't around when the steamer finishes? No worries, just come back later to puree, which by the way is simply another push of the button.
Two button presses later and you have a freshly steamed and smooth pureed masterpiece for your little munchkin. Some of the newer models even have a one-button feature, like the Baby Brezza: you press the Steam + Blend button and 10 minutes later your food is ready!
Maybe a healthy veggie puree for dinner, maybe a fruity blend for dessert? You're the chef now, no more worrying about which Gerber options are on the shelf, or worrying about harmful additives! Need to save time and have high quality pureed food without any hassle? Check out our organic baby food buying guide.
Ease of UseThis is the factor that sets apart the good and bad baby food makers. The fewer steps the better, and the more logical the better. Some systems do this well and others get it wrong. If it takes a rocket scientist to help you figure it out and understand the owner's manual, it's a poorly designed product. All of our recommended systems are highly rated for ease of use.
ReliabilityJust like with ordinary food processors and steamer systems, there are reports of smoking motors, melting plastics, quickly dulled blades, breaking clips, and other various defects.
Some of the systems have more issues with this, whereas other systems are consistently reliable and carry great warranties that are reliably honored. All of our recommended systems have histories of high reliability and customer satisfaction. We want to be clear that every baby food maker that includes a steaming feature will develop scaling, discoloration, hard water stains, and even a slimy build-up if you do not do the following three things.
First, always use distilled water. It's easy to be lazy here, but you'll regret using tap water or bottled water after a couple months when your system gets truly disgusting in the water reservoir and heating element.
Second, regularly clean the water reservoir with white vinegar and a sponge or baby bottle brush.
Third, after every 5-10 uses or so, fill the water reservoir with white vinegar and run the system through its entire cycle. That will help keep nasty sludge, mold, or mildew from building up in the reservoir and inside the unit on heating element itself.
Even the absolute best baby food steamers, like the Beaba and Babymoov will have terrible reviews on Amazon and other sites from parents who didn't follow the instructions to use distilled water and clean the unit on a regular basis.
If you're going to spend over $100 on a good baby food maker, you want one that will make smooth purees quickly and effectively. You don't want to run it, check whether your food is well blended, and keep trying. Weak and slow motors, dull blades, and poor blade design can all contribute to lower efficiency and more headaches. You want a fast steamer, powerful motor, and sharp blades. You also want a bowl large enough to fit enough food to make several servings. Avoid units with capacities under 3 cups because you'll find yourself spending a bit too much time washing, peeling, steaming, and smooth pureeing for single servings! All of our top recommended systems show high efficiency with both the steaming and processing stages.
The original baby food makers used plastic steaming baskets and bowls containing BPA and phthalates, which many scientists and doctors believe leached into foods. These chemicals have been linked with a variety of health and developmental issues. Newer systems from major baby food makers have removed these harmful chemicals, resulting in safer food for your little baby. Even better, some use heavy duty glass bowls, like the Baby Brezza baby food maker, and stainless steel rather than plastic parts. The safer your baby gear, the safer your baby.
Storage and PortabilitySo, what do you do with all that great food you're steaming and pureeing? Definitely don't fill up those extra baby bottles, that will make a mess! Parents usually put the food into small freezer-safe containers (like these awesome ones by OXO) and take them out as needed. But there's also another way to do this that is gaining in popularity. You know those fun squeezable pouches of baby food? Like the popular ones by Plum Organics?
What if you could make those at home!? Well, the new Infantino Squeeze Station makes that possible.
Simply steam and puree your food in one of our favorite food makers below, and then use the squeeze station to pour the puree into those awesome squeezable pouches. Not only is this an awesome and portable baby food maker option, but your toddler can take charge of the feeding and you're not stuck with a dirty spoon or dirty container in the end! Interested in this option, get more info by clicking the picture to the right.
Buying Guide 2022: Best Baby Food Makers (Pros + Cons)
Making your own baby food is a cost-effective and easy way to give your baby delicious homemade food from the start! In our buying guide, you will find our recommendations for the best baby food makers, nutritional tips when using a baby food maker, frequently asked questions, and how to store baby food.
Medically reviewed and co-written by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
Baby Food Makers
Feeding your baby can sometimes feel like a daunting task.
Just when it seems like you’ve got the bottle or breastfeeding figured out, you realize it’s time to start offering your little one their first bites of real food. Which might get you thinking…should I invest in a baby food maker?
First of all, modern baby food makers have come a long way from the very first models. Most brands come with multiple functions all in one machine, which saves you time in the kitchen. Second, baby food makers can definitely save you money. While store-bought baby food can be great at times, the cost adds up. Making your little one’s meals with a baby food maker allows you to make larger quantities and a variety of foods easily.
Third, using a baby food maker gives you peace of mind, because you know exactly what ingredients are going into your baby’s food. You can even introduce your baby to the same flavors and foods that the whole family is eating. And finally, baby food makers can make more than just baby food. Use it to chop and prep vegetables, make dips, or reheat chilled foods.
Reasons To Love Baby Food Makers
- Saves money – the cost of store bought baby food jars and pouches adds up quickly, but a baby food maker gives you large quantities of homemade baby food at a fraction of the price!
- Saves time – many baby food makers have multiple functions (steam, cook, blend, reheat, defrost) all in one, which means less pots, pans, and bowls to wash!
- Provides quality and healthy food for baby – you get to control the ingredients for baby’s very first foods
- Ability to customize – you can get creative and make delicious combinations of purees or pureed table food that family eats. No more bland baby food!
- Can be used to make a variety of foods for the whole family – steam veggies, rice, pasta or make applesauce, mashed potatoes or soup. Baby food makers are actually very versatile!
Best Baby Food Makers
- BEABA Babycook Neo
- Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker
- NutriBullet Complete Baby Food Making System
- QOOC 4-in-1 Mini Baby Food Maker
- Sage Spoonfuls Baby Food Maker and Storage Set
- Cuisinart Mini Prep Food Processor
- BabyMoov Duo Baby Food Maker 6 in 1
- BEABA Babycook Duo 4 in 1 Baby Food Maker
Nutritional Tips Using a Baby Food Maker
- Using frozen foods is totally fine- some (like blueberries) can be even more nutritious than the fresh.
- Try to combine iron rich foods with vitamin C rich foods for maximum iron absorption.
- No need to add salt or sugar but don’t be afraid to add other spices for a variety of flavors.
- Honey and cow’s milk should be avoided until one year.
- You can use fresh breast milk or formula to puree foods for added nutrients.
- Wash and peel produce and remove seeds/pits before cooking.
- Make sure the texture and temperature are appropriate for baby before serving to avoid choking risk or burning baby’s mouth.
- Make sure to clean all parts of the baby food maker that come in contact with food thoroughly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth it to buy a baby food maker?
Depending on your needs and goals, a baby food maker can definitely be worth the cost. Modern baby food makers are very efficient at whipping up a variety of tasty and nutritious purees. Many baby food makers are created with busy parents in mind, so built-in timers, one-handed prep options, and a variety of functions all in one machine make preparing meals for your baby easy.
In addition, baby food makers can be used for making more than just baby food purees. Use it to steam veggies, rice or pasta, make mashed potatoes or applesauce, or reheat chilled foods.
Are plastic baby food makers safe?
The main concern with plastic baby food makers is that they can contain bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical produced to manufacture epoxy resins and harden plastics. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves very low levels of BPA as safe, there are many articles and studies available that discuss BPA’s possible connection to negative health effects. If you have concerns about plastic baby food makers, it’s best to discuss them with your pediatrician.
Which baby food maker brand is best?
There are many high-quality baby food makers on the market, so no matter what you’re looking for (from built-in timers to manual controls, from glass to plastic bowls, or from small to large capacities and beyond), you can find a brand of baby food maker to fit your needs.
For a solid overall brand, we love BEABA (we chose two of their products for our list!). BEABA’s products consistently receive high marks from consumer ratings and reports.
How to Store Baby Food
After making baby food, you’ll need to freeze it, as baby food does not last in the fridge for more than 2-3 days. Frozen purees should last in the freezer for 2-3 months.
- After making your puree, let it cool until just warm.
- Spoon the puree into your choice of baby food storage container.
- Cover your container with a lid or plastic wrap, and place in the freezer.
- Let the puree freeze completely before you crack the purees out of the tray and place the cubes into plastic freezer zip-lock or stasher bag. If using jars, the frozen purees would stay in the jars.
- Label each bag or jar with the name of the puree and date you made it.
Addiontional Tools Needed
- WEESPROUT Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray – great 10 sectioned baby food tray that holds 1.
5oz each, but has a 1 oz fill line for smaller portions. Is made out of premium food-grade silicone and has a plastic lid for easy stacking. These trays or worth their price and I would advise that you get a couple of their fun color trays so you can easily stock up on your homemade baby food. - WEESPROUT Glass Baby Food Storage Containers – I absolutely love these jars! You get 12 colorful glass jars that hold 4oz each. Great for storing baby food purees as well as yogurts, overnight oats, chia seed pudding for toddlers and kids. While the price is a little high, you will get many years worth out of these jars. Well worth the investment for me.
- OXO Tot Baby Blocks Freezer Storage Containers – a great smaller set that contains 4 – 4oz PVC, BPA, and phthalate-free jars and a storage tray. A great space-saver system that helps keep your jars of baby purees organized and tidy. Plus, you can easily stack more trays on top of each other if you need a bigger freezer stash.
- Stasher Bags – these silicone reusable bags can hold your frozen cubes of baby food purees.
- ZipLock Bags – another option for storing your frozen purees in.
- Highchair
- GOOtensils
- Bowl or sectioned plate
- Bib with catch pocket
- Reusable pouches
Want to learn more about how to store and thaw baby food? Then read my guide on Best Baby Food Storage Containers (plus, 6 Tips on Thawing and Freezing).
Baby Food Maker Tips
- Make sure to wash all parts of the baby food maker that come into contact with food after each use.
- Cutting ingredients into smaller, similar-sized pieces will ensure that food cooks evenly.
- While blending, if the puree is too think, you can add in the reserved water or fresh breast milk or formula until you get your desired texture.
- Make sure to let the machine run long enough while blending (usually 1-2 mintues) so you get a smooth and creamy puree.
- Because the baby food maker is steaming the food, there might be some hot condensation on the lid when you open it.
Handle with care. And be sure the baby food maker is sitting on a surface that can get wet.
Key Features
This unique baby food maker is the only one with a glass bowl, if you are looking to avoid plastic products. Four settings allow you to steam, cook, blend, reheat or defrost all in one appliance.
- Environmentally friendly glass bowl & a stainless steel steam basket
- Easily accessible reservoir
- Unique blend feature controls the consistency
- Patented steam cooking system
- 5.2 cup dishwasher safe bowl
- BPA, Lead & Phthalate free
Why our Experts Love It
The patented steam cooking system turns off automatically, so you don’t have to worry about overcooking your baby’s food. In addition, the steam system uses 50% less energy and water while making 33% more food.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- Four cooking settings in one appliance
- The reservoir has large opening for easy cleaning
- Larger cooking capacity
- Dishwasher safe
- The blade is safely designed to be removed with a single touchpoint
Cons
- More expensive compared to other brands
- Plastic lid and handle can get very hot to the touch after cooking
- The white color option may stain easier
Parents Review
Overall this blender is well worth is cost and the money saved on buying baby food is certainly regained! The glass option was also a great upgrade as we try to avoid using plastic, especially at high temperatures!
Jennell
BEABA Babycook Neo
A beautifully designed and unique baby food maker that allows you to steam, cook, blend, reheat and defrost all in one appliance.
Comes in four choices of color options.
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Key Features
This compact baby food maker automatically steams and blends in 1 easy step. You can make up to 3 cups of homemade baby food in the same bowl with the push of a button.
- Viper blade blends food to the perfect precision
- Steam tank is fully accessible for easy cleaning and water tank is removable
- Bowl and blade are dishwasher-safe
- It comes with three reusable feeding and storage pouches, and an easy-to-use funnel
Why Our Experts Love It
Baby Brezza makes an intuitive baby food maker that is easy to use and clean. We love the LCD control panel and the variety of recipes and tips for cooking that are included.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- Compact design
- Easy to clean
- Suction cups on the bottom help it stick to the counter
- Dishwasher safe bowl and blade
- BPA free
Cons
- Lid gets very hot if using the steam option
- Holds less food than some brands
Parents Review
I was so intimidated to make my own baby food but this product makes it so easy! I’m happy saving money and my baby is happier to try purées that aren’t typically available in stores.
ArielleHe’s a huge fan of Brussel sprouts and blueberries!
Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker
This sturdy and compact baby food maker is a breeze to use, steaming and blending with the push of a button. The dishwasher-safe bowl and blade make clean-up equally as easy!
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Key Features
This adorably designed baby food maker allows you to prepare, store and freeze food quickly. The NutriBullet comes with perfectly sized storage cups and a tip-proof tray to keep food organized.
- Includes 6 storage cups with date ring lids, storage tray, silicone freezer tray with lid and recipe book
- Batch bowl and cups are made of non-toxic, BPA-free, super-durable plastic
- Dishwasher-safe for quick and easy cleanup
Why our Experts Love It
The NutriBullet’s cute design and variety of accessories make it a fun and affordable way to make nutritious baby food. It’s an affordable baby food maker for the functions it provides.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- One of the most affordable baby food makers on the market
- Dishwasher safe
- Made of BPA-free plastic
- Comes with storage cups, tray and recipe book
Cons
- Functions include blending and making purees, so you will need to pre-cook most foods before blending
- Holds 32 ounces, which is less than some baby food makers
Parents Review
I love this to make my baby’s food! It’s super cute and it works! I love the little containers that comes with it to make for easy storage! Buy it!
Gwynita
NutriBullet Complete Baby Food Making System
An affordable and easy-to-use baby food maker. The NutriBullet consistently makes smooth purees without the hassle of putting together and taking apart multiple pieces.
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Key Features
This mini baby food maker packs a punch with four powerful functions in one compact appliance.
You can steam, blend, reheat and defrost healthy homemade baby food in just 15 minutes.
- Made from safe materials – BPA, lead and phthalate free
- Shatterproof and compact design
- Innovative one-handed controls
- All components are dishwasher safe
Why our Experts Love It
We love the prep blade, because it makes it fast and easy to quickly chop and puree a variety of foods with the press of a button. This little, but mighty baby food maker gets the job done!
Pros + Cons
Pros
- Includes 4 cooking functions in one
- BPA, lead and phthalate free
- Affordable
- Compact design
- Dishwasher safe
Cons
- Some reviewers have noted that the connection for the blade and bowl is fragile
- Holds less food than some brands
Parents Review
I love this food processor so much. I have made various baby food with vegetables, fruits and meats and my baby really enjoy them a lot.
Crystal KimAdditionally, I can also use this item for adult food such as soup. Super easy to use, easy to clean and no need large space. What I spent for this is totally worthy!! Oh, it says ‘mini’, but you can make reasonable portion of baby food for more than three days.
QOOC 4-in-1 Mini Baby Food Maker
This compact baby food maker comes with four different functions all in one appliance. Its innovative and easy to use design helps make a variety of delicious purees.
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Key Features
This complete baby food system set includes a 2-in-1 immersion blender and food processor, steamer basket, glass baby food jars, and storage containers. It comes with an erasable marker to make it easy to write down the date and contents of the baby food jars, and measurement marks make for easy portion control.
- Baby food maker attachments, steamer basket, and glass jars are all top-rack dishwasher-safe
- Comes with two different blades to blend foods of all types with ease
- Glass jars have a food-grade silicone O-ring in the lids that provide an airtight, leakproof seal to keep food fresh in the fridge, freezer, or on-the-go
- BPA, Phthalate, Lead, and PVC free
Why our Experts Love It
We love the Safe Spoonfuls Baby Food Maker and Storage Set because it has the functionality of being a hand blender AND a regular blender.
Its quiet design and variety of accessories make it a worthwhile investment.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- Easy to use
- Options to blend with immersion blender or food processor depending on needs
- Includes glass food jars and storage containers
- Mixing blades made from durable stainless steel
- Most parts are dishwasher safe
Cons
- Electric blender wand is hand-wash only
- Functions include blending and making purees, so you will need to pre-cook most foods before blending
Parents Review
I LOVE THIS!! We made 10 different baby food purées today and this got them to the perfect consistency. It works with all types of fruits and veggies! If you’re thinking of making your own baby foods, this is the perfect tool for you! Works better than a normal blender.
Kimberly
Sage Spoonfuls Baby Food Maker and Storage Set
This baby food maker and food storage set includes everything you need to steam, blend, and store homemade food.
It’s a top choice for on-the-go blending, because it can be used in almost any container with very little mess.
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Key Features
This mini food processor is a solid alternative to the bigger and fancier baby food makers. A 3-cup plastic work bowl with a handle and stainless steel blade gets the job done easily and quickly.
- Chops and grinds with patented reversible stainless-steel blade
- Simple push-button control panel with two powerful processing options
- Dishwasher-safe bowl and lid for quick cleanup; spatula included
Why our Experts Love It
We love the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Food Processor because of its ability to quickly handle small batches of food and its versatility in the kitchen. The compact design is easy to store on the counter or in a cabinet.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- Very affordable
- Touchpad controls are easy to use and clean
- Dishwasher-safe parts
- BPA Free
- Compact design
- Can be used for a variety of food prep
Cons
- Not as quiet as traditional baby food makers
- Cannot make larger batches of purees due to smaller size
- Does not have an option to steam or cook raw foods
Parents Review
Great little machine that chops or purees so quickly.
JanVery easy to clean with the blade that lifts out without getting your fingers near it. I got this because it has a glass bowl and my others were plastic and they ended up with scratches.
Cuisinart Mini Prep Food Processor
The Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Processor handles a variety of food preparation tasks including chopping, grinding, puréeing, emulsifying and blending. A great choice for a baby food maker “starter kit” for those not wanting a more expensive product.
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Double Baby Food Makers
What’s the difference between a typical baby food maker and a double baby food maker? Double (aka ‘Duo’) baby food makers are known for their larger capacity and multifunctional design that allows you to make up to one week’s worth (or more!) of fresh and nutritious food in minutes. Double baby food makers have the ability to simultaneously steam and blend food, saving you valuable time in the kitchen.
Key Features
The BEABA Babycook Duo 4 in 1 comes with two large graduated bowls, so you can make two big batches of different foods at the same time (holds over 9 cups total!).
Its efficient design allows you to steam cook on one side while you puree on the other side.
- 4-in-1 baby food maker steams, blends, defrosts and reheats food
- 9.4 cup capacity with two 4.7-cup bowls
- Patented steam heating system with stainless steel water reservoir
- Spatula, mixing lid/smoothie filter, and recipe booklet included
Why our Experts Love It
We love the BEABA Babycook Duo for its ability to prepare double the food at once and save time in the kitchen. It steams and blends foods perfectly.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- Four cooking settings all in one appliance
- Removable cord for easy storage
- Auto switch-off and beeps when done
- One-handed operation
- Double safety lock on bowl
- BPA, Lead and Phthalate free
Cons
- More expensive compared to other brands
- Compared to the other BEABA product on our list, this one does not have glass bowls
Parents Review
Holy grail of cooking healthy baby food and snacks for the whole family.
Lisa T.This does it all. When baby’s appetite grows, you’ll be happy you got this model. It saves you time on cooking a variety of meals.
BEABA Babycook Duo 4 in 1 Baby Food Maker
If you are looking for a baby food maker that can do it all, this one is a great choice. Provides great flexibility for busy kitchens and families!
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Key Features
This incredibly versatile baby food maker is an all-in-one design that cooks, blends, warms and defrosts food, AND can be used as a bottle warmer and sterilizer. Its large capacity saves time by making up to 9 cups of food at once.
- Includes 2 steamer baskets
- 3 speed blender is easily programmable for various cook times
- LCD display is fully programmable with audio alerts
- Comes with a spatula and 100+ free recipes to guide you though baby’s first meals!
Why our Experts Love It
We love the BabyMoov Duo Baby Food Maker for its multifunctional design and its 3 different blender settings, so we can get perfectly consistent purees in minutes.
It’s a space saving machine that is sure to have plenty of longevity in your kitchen.
Pros + Cons
Pros
- 6-in-1 functions reduce need for separate appliances and saves space
- Easy to clean
- Dishwasher safe
- BPA, lead and phthalate free
Cons
- More expensive compared to other brands
- Steamer and blender containers are made of plastic, not glass
Parents Review
Honestly hands down a greatly made product. With my first son I always had trouble prepping his food to make purée. Now as I make food for my second kid, babymoov has make it incredibly easy. Steam food with their guide is quick. You really set it and forget it. And when you are ready, you transfer it over to the blender and purée. The fact that it’s all in one compact system declutters my counter. I love that I can steam two items at once and cook rice at the same time. I no longer have multiple pots running all at once.
Jaclyn DinhIt’s been amazing and highly suggest families to get one. Buy it early on to really make good use of the functionality.
BabyMoov Duo Baby Food Maker 6 in 1 Food
The BabyMoov saves time in the kitchen and gives you more time to hang out with your little ones. It’s the only baby food processor with 6 different functions: steam, blend, sterilize (up to 3 full-size bottles), defrost, reheat, and warm bottles.
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Choosing the best blender for preparing baby food - Rating 2022
Sooner or later, every mother faces the question of the first complementary foods. Naturally, at first you can buy homogenized mashed potatoes of industrial production. By their properties, such purees are as close as possible to the food that the baby can digest in the first months of the introduction of complementary foods.
However, it is impossible to feed the baby with canned purees for a long time. By the age of the baby, you need to start introducing food to the general table.
But the child cannot chew food by himself, because his teeth have not yet grown. And before eating, the products need to be crushed. How to make mashed potatoes of the required consistency for the baby at home? Blenders are great for this. The best blenders for baby food are presented in our ranking.
How to choose a baby food blender?
You have to choose between special (steamer or mini blenders) and regular immersion blenders.
Children's steamer blenders
Steamer blenders can not only grind food to make puree, but also defrost ingredients and use steam to heat cooked food. Surely all parents know that steamed foods retain more beneficial properties. Gentle heat treatment can provide the crumbs with a complex of vitamins that are necessary for the growth and formation of a healthy body.
To prepare a complete baby puree, you just need to put the necessary ingredients into the container and turn the timer knob. In this case, you do not have to transfer boiled products to another container.
You just need to start the blender mode, which can chop and mix baby food in seconds. The degree of grinding depends on the desires. It should also be noted that all models that combine the functions of a blender and a steamer are equipped with an automatic shutdown system.
Mini blenders
Mini blenders for baby food differ from the usual ones in their smaller size, less functionality and power. The bowl is designed for cooking small portions. This is quite convenient - you do not have to scrape mashed potatoes all over the walls. In addition, this blender is much easier to clean.
But how long does it take to prepare small portions for a baby? Babies are growing fast and complementary foods are also increasing rapidly. By 1-1.5 years old, the baby is already accustomed to a common table and not chopped food. You buy a baby blender, use it for six months, and then it will gather dust in the kitchen cabinet. After all, its low power and small size are not intended for other use.
The "Adult" full size blender can be used for a variety of purposes - smoothies, baby food, batter, whipping, chopping, mixing different foods, etc. Of course, it is less convenient for making baby purees, but you can make double big portion.
Immersion Blenders
Many mothers prefer immersion blenders for preparing baby food, which are handy for small batches. This is a hand blender placed in a cup of food. It does not take up much space, fits in any container for grinding. In addition, most manufacturers equip such devices with various bowls and nozzles, due to which the blender practically turns into a multifunctional food processor.
It should be noted that any immersion blender can handle the preparation of children's vegetable and fruit purees.
Vegetables and hard fruits should be washed and boiled (preferably steamed or covered with a little water) or baked in the oven. And then grind hot.
To prepare meat purees, you need a more powerful blender - 450, and preferably 600 V.
cooking mashed potatoes and cutlets for kids.
Rating of the best baby food blenders
| Category | Place | Designation | Rank |
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| The best children's steamer blender | 1 | Philips Avent SCF 870 | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Beaba Babycook Duo | 9. 6 / 10 | |
| 3 | Kitfort KT-2305 | 9.4 / 10 | |
| 4 | Goodhelper KBS-8131 | 9.2 / 10 | |
| The best stationary mini blender for baby food | 1 | Braun JB 7192 | 9. 9 / 10 |
| 2 | Philips HR2604 | 9.8 / 10 | |
| 3 | RAWMID Dream mini BDM-07 | 9.7 / 10 | |
| 4 | Xiaomi Circle Kitchen CD-BL01 | 9. 6 / 10 | |
| 5 | Philips HR 2872 | 9.0 / 10 | |
| The best immersion blender for making baby food | 1 | Bosch MSM 67165 | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Braun MQ5207 | 9. 6 / 10 | |
| 3 | Moulinex InfinyForce Pro DD95KD10 | 9.5 / 10 | |
| 4 | Bosch MSM66110 | 9.4 / 10 |
Best Baby Steamer Blender
| The Avent Philips SCF 870/22 has proven its worth. Highlights:
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| 9. Rating Reviews Very handy device! Never regretted buying it. The child is allergic to canned purees, even very good ones, so the blender simply saved us. Read more |
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It is characterized by elegance and simplicity. The bowl volume of 450 ml will allow you to cook a decent dinner even for a crumb with a heroic appetite. This blender can be used for more than just baby food. Thanks to the steamer mode, you can boil vegetables for salads, cook fish or meat in your own juice. A significant drawback of the device is its rather loud operation, although thanks to the power of 400 W, the device mixes the ingredients in a matter of seconds. 
7 / 10 | Continuing our roundup of the best Beaba Babycook Duo steam blenders for kids. Highlights:
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| 9.6 / 10 Rating Reviews Excellent model steamer blender: 15-20 minutes and two different dishes are ready. One-hand operation with a single switch is convenient, because sometimes you have to hold the child in your arms while cooking. Read more |
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The manufacturer positions this model as a kitchen robot. The device mixes ingredients, heats or defrosts food, cooks for a couple. The degree of grinding is set to any: from smooth puree to small pieces. You can cook 2 dishes at the same time in 2 different bowls. Moreover, a single rotary-button switch is responsible for the control - cooking-mixing. There is a similar model with one bowl - Beaba Babycook Solo Grey. The homeland of the brand is France, the warranty is 2 years. 
25 l | 400W Power Blender Steamer from China is a compact, multifunctional, inexpensive device. Highlights:
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| 9. Rating Reviews Convenient and inexpensive steamer with blending function. Easy to take apart and wash. Grinds vegetables and fruits well, both boiled and raw. I make vegetable porridge and mashed potatoes for my baby, and whip up a milkshake for myself. Read more |
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For steam cooking, the ingredients are placed in an insert basket with holes for quick and even heating. Control of the cooking process - rotary control. For blending, turn and hold the knob for no more than 30 seconds, then wait for a while and, if necessary, repeat the process. Included is an insert basket for steaming. The homeland of the brand is Russia, the guarantee is a year. 
4 / 10 | Inexpensive and functional blender-steamer, easy to operate. Main pluses:
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| 9.2 / 10 Rating Reviews Convenient model: I cut vegetables into cubes, turn on the double boiler, at the end of the process I transfer from the basket to the container and grind in blender mode. Read more |
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The total power of this baby food steamer is 410W: 300W for the heating element of the steam generator, 110W for the chopper motor. Although the cooking container has a volume of 1 liter, it can not be filled to the top: with a liquid product - up to 400 ml, with a solid product - no more than 250 g. The flask of the steam generator holds 180 ml of water, it is enough for 30 minutes of operation in steam mode. In the chopper mode, the model works for no more than 30 seconds, then a break is needed for a “rest”. The package includes a removable insert-basket for steaming. Russian brand, made in China, one year warranty. 
Best Stationary Mini Baby Food Blender
| In the category of the best stationary baby food blenders, the 1 kW model from Braun with a jug and glass bowls wins. Main pluses:
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| 9.9 / 10 Rating Reviews The blender was purchased specifically for baby food, but I also prepare puree soups, cocktails and smoothies for the rest of the family. Read more |
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The manufacturer declares the absence of bisphenol A in all plastic elements that come into contact with food and excludes its transfer to food. Included with the jug-bowl (maximum usable volume 1.4 l) are 2 containers-glasses 0.35 l for blending with a special lid in the kit - you can drink the finished product immediately or take it with you without pouring it into another dish. The lid is equipped with a small opening with a valve and is convenient for drinking and storing smoothies, purees, liquid cereals, creams. The four-bladed stainless steel knife not only effectively grinds and whips ingredients of various hardness and consistency, but also breaks ice. After 2 minutes of continuous operation, an automatic protective shutdown of the process occurs, you can resume it by pressing the start button again. The body is made of stainless steel, the jug is made of tempered glass. The length of the cord is 1.1 m, there are brackets for winding it. German brand, made in China, manufacturer's warranty - 3 years.
Reliable body, high enough power: it grinds everything quickly and efficiently, we add ice to smoothies so that the fruits after blending are not warm. | The power of this stationary blender is 350W. Such a device is suitable not only for children, but also for adult food: making mashed potatoes, smoothies, cocktails, beating eggs, crushing nuts, chopping onions, etc. Main advantages:
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| 9. Rating Reviews A small stationary blender, I cook in it a gentle homogeneous puree for the baby, we take the puree with us for a walk in a convenient container with a lid. Read more |
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The kit includes a travel glass with a lid (you can pour the finished product into it and take it with you), a mini-container (150 ml) for grinding small portions of solid foods, a container-jug for whipping, pureeing. The maximum capacity of the grinding jar is 0.6 liters. Made in China. Warranty - 2 years. 
8 / 10 | The power of this mini-blender model is not at all modest - 500 W, it will cope not only with pureing and blending softened vegetables and fruits, but also with crushing ice, chopping nuts. Highlights:
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| 9. Rating Reviews The blender was purchased for children, but we also cook in it for ourselves. Purees and smoothies are homogeneous, tender. When mixing a cocktail, I put juicy products on top so that the juice soaks all the ingredients faster. Read more |
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The motor block of the device, depending on the connected capacity, is installed from below or from above. A couple of containers have lids for storing the finished product: you can take mashed potatoes or smoothies with you for a walk. Mechanical control. Made in China. Warranty - one year. 
However, the BPA-free material is also suitable for baby food. 
7 / 10 | The manufacturer positions this blender model (0. Main advantages:
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| 9.6 / 10 Rating Reviews A compact but powerful enough device, it makes noise like all blenders, the sound largely depends on the consistency of the mixed / ground products. Read more |
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25 kW) as a device for almost instantaneous grinding of products: in just 8 seconds. Moreover, the device will cope not only with the preparation of children's cereals, smoothies, mashed potatoes: a knife with four stainless steel blades is able to chop nuts, cereals, and crush ice. The body of the blender is made of aluminum and plastic, the set includes 2 plastic containers-glasses for grinding, with a volume of 0.3 l and 0.6 l. The button is not fixed, it must be kept constantly pressed, at the same time, it is unlikely to be difficult with such a processing time. The manufacturer claims that plastic parts do not contain harmful impurities and are safe for baby food, but this statement has not been confirmed by certificates or expert studies. The containers can be used to store food in the refrigerator or take with you by closing the special lid that comes with the kit. Completely Chinese product, warranty - six months. 
We take care of it, load it to the maximum infrequently, use it for baby puree, smoothies, whip up a cocktail. The plug is really Chinese, but the device came with an adapter as a gift, they also invested an additional third capacity of 0.6 liters. | The Philips HR 2872 bright red and white blender is suitable for making fruit and vegetable purees, juices and soups. Highlights:
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| 9.0 / 10 Rating Reviews The blender is compact, the cord is removed, it is convenient to store. Read more |
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Puree can be mixed directly in the bottle, and then close it with a lid and take it on the road. All parts are dishwasher safe. 
Easy to wash. And the bottle is just a godsend! Best Immersion Blender for Baby Food
| Submersible blender has a fairly powerful motor (750 W), designed for processing soft foods: vegetables, fruits, and for chopping nuts and even chopping medium-sized pieces of ice. Highlights:
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| 9. Rating Reviews I bought a blender to prepare baby food, but we also use it ourselves. Puree with a nozzle turns out to be the most tender, grinds and whips perfectly. Highly beat eggs with milk for an omelet. Read more |
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The complete set is quite wide: in addition to the case made of dense high-quality plastic with an electric drive, there is: a submersible leg-nozzle for blending various products; a container with a rotating knife for chopping vegetables, fruits, meat; beaters for beating eggs, cream, etc.; puree nozzle; scale glass. The homeland of the brand is Germany, the manufacturer is China, the warranty is one year. 
7 / 10 | The 1kW immersion blender is compact, versatile, perfect for making baby food and more. Main advantages:
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| 9.6 / 10 Rating Reviews Reliable, high-quality, powerful blender. Compact, fits in a low drawer. And he will prepare mashed potatoes, and whip proteins, and chop fruits, and in small quantities, nuts, and even ice. I usually start the process in the middle speed range, and for the last minute and a half I use the turbo mode to “fix” the result. Read more |
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The parts that come into contact with food are made of stainless steel (knife, whisk, submersible "leg") or dense high-quality plastic without harmful impurities and therefore can be used to make various dishes for children. The blender comes with a puree attachment, a whisk for whipping, a dipping leg with a two-blade curved knife, a measuring cup (0.6 l). If necessary, you can expand the package by purchasing containers for grinding with a large two-bladed knife or a shredding attachment. The button (like most blenders) is not fixed, you must constantly hold it with your hand. This design feature is for safety of use. German brand, Chinese version, 3 year warranty. 
2 m power cord. 
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| 9. Rating Reviews Acquired by the action, according to the characteristics, configuration and price left behind the competing firms, they bought this particular blender. Sophisticated ergonomics: comfortable grip, easy adjustment, rubberized handle lies securely in the hand. The case is made of dense high-quality plastic, does not play, does not creak, the blender is optimal for baby food: small portions, high-quality materials. Read more |
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2 kW immersion blender will quickly and efficiently grind not only hard pieces of vegetables, but also nuts, cereals, ice. Quickly and uniformly whips the ingredients of cocktails, smoothies. The equipment is rich and varied: for vegetable or fruit purees there is a very successful special nozzle: a dish of creamy, airy consistency is obtained. Also included: nozzle for sauces and mayonnaise, whisk, chopper with bladed knives, measuring cup (0.8 l). All removable parts are dishwasher safe. The homeland of the brand is France, made in China, the guarantee is 2 years. 
5 / 10 | Completes our ranking of the best baby food blenders Bosch MSM66110. Main advantages:
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| 9. Rating Reviews The blender was bought specifically for chopping vegetables and meat into puree for a child. It makes moderate noise, it is comfortable to hold in the hand: the upper part of the body in the form of a rubberized handle does not slip. Lightweight and reliable device, reasonable price. Read more |
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The power of this model is 0.6 kW. Push-button control, normal operating mode and turbo mode for intensive chopping or whipping are activated. In the configuration, everything is minimalist: a submersible leg, a measuring plastic cup (0.6 l) with a lid. If necessary, you can expand the set of accessories by purchasing additional choppers, a vacuum kit, a whisk for whipping. All removable parts are dishwasher safe. German brand, made in China, one year warranty. 
4 / 10 Water for children: which is better
The quality and composition of water for drinking and preparing baby food depends on the health and proper development of children from birth.
On the shelves of stores there is a wide range of water "for children". Delivery services for "children's" water are also offered by courier companies.
However, is this water suitable for children to drink and prepare formulas for them?
The role of water in the development of the child
The need for drinking water in children occurs from 4 months on condition of breastfeeding and from birth, if artificial formulas are used for feeding. Special water is also needed for the preparation of complementary foods. A child's need for fluid in infancy is up to 100 ml per day, and children aged 2 to 7 years consume up to 1.7 liters, depending on activity and ambient temperature. This amount does not include liquids that the child receives in the form of tea, juice, carbonated drinks.
Even 20-30 years ago it was believed that it was enough to boil water to make it suitable for children to drink. However, it has now been proven that tap water without additional treatment is not suitable for children.
Its physical and chemical parameters do not comply with current regulations.
The norms that water for children must comply with are established by SanPiN under the number 2.1.4.1116-02.
Basic requirements:
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The amount of dissolved minerals in children's water should be less than usual. The indicator should not be more than 500 mg per liter. Moreover, for some minerals, the limiting concentration is set separately. For example, the potassium content in water should not exceed 20 mg per liter.
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The “Children's Water” label is placed only if the manufacturer has special permits and has been tested for compliance with the requirements of the TR of the Customs Union. All other water is not recommended for children.
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The water sold is divided into two types - for drinking and preparing mixtures. In the first case, it must contain additional trace elements for the proper development of the body. For mixtures, water with low mineralization is used, since there are enough useful substances in the baby food itself.
Which water is better to use
Ideally, water for children should be extracted from deep horizons (so-called artesian wells). Moreover, they should be located in ecologically clean areas. But even in this case, the extracted water must undergo additional purification and be brought into line with the requirements of SanPiN.
Manufacturers do not adhere to the requirements listed above. The image of a green forest or snow-capped mountains on the label is not a guarantee that the water is obtained from ecologically clean areas. Most often, filtered water is bottled, and the quality of its purification is not always high. It is pointless to acquire it, even if it depicts a cheerful baby.
Boiling water also does not make it suitable for drinking and preparing infant formula. Chlorine is used to disinfect water in pipes in sewage treatment plants. In the process of boiling, it is not removed and harms the child's body. Studies show that the use of water with a high content of chlorine can cause the appearance of malignant tumors in the body.
Instead of chlorine and other similar substances, water for children should be treated with ultraviolet radiation. It does not affect the chemical and physical composition of water in any way, but completely destroys all harmful microorganisms in it.
In addition, the following remains in tap water after boiling:
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Benzene and phenol, which can react with chlorine to form compounds that are detrimental to the immune system;
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Lead, which slows down the mental development of children when the permissible concentrations are exceeded;
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Residues of detergents and nitrates not removed from water during poor-quality cleaning at sewage treatment plants.
Please note that even if a test of tap water proves it is safe for adults, this does not mean that it can be used for children.
Where to get drinking water for children
The best way to get the right amount of drinking water for children is to use purifiers.
These devices are connected to the water supply and have a complex system of filters and disinfection devices that remove biological, solid and chemical contaminants from the water. But at the same time, they work in such a way as to preserve and supplement the mineral composition of water. It is important for children. Water after passing through the purifier exactly meets the requirements of sanitary standards.
Purifiers remove mechanical impurities from the water, which may appear in it when flowing through old steel pipes. For biological treatment, ultraviolet disinfection is used (the availability of this option depends on the model). Water after such treatment is completely safe and can be used for drinking and preparing baby food (depending on the degree of mineralization).
Purifiers are available from Ecomaster. We offer a wide range of devices, including models for obtaining baby water. Contact our managers via chat or by phone, they will help you choose the right model.
