Homemade baby food accessories

10 Must-Have Supplies for Making Homemade Baby Food

Making your own baby food is easier than you may think – especially if you have the right tools. But if you’re just getting started, it can be difficult to know exactly what you need to make your own baby food. Luckily, you have me here to help! These are my top ten must have supplies for making homemade baby food.

Steamer

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One of the best ways to prepare your baby’s food is by steaming it. Steaming allows the fruits and vegetables to retain the most nutrients, making it the optimal way to prepare food. This countertop steamer is great for steaming a variety of fruits and vegetables all at once, which is perfect for batch cooking.

Steaming Basket

If you’d rather not add another appliance to your kitchen, steaming your baby’s food in a pot with a steamer basket is also a great way to prepare the food for pureeing.

Blender

While you don’t need a fancy, expensive blender, you will need something that’s big enough to puree big batches of cooked fruits and veggies. This simple blender system is perfect for making big and small batches of baby food.

Hand Blender

Blending food in the pan is another simple way to puree your baby food. An immersion hand blender is great to have in your kitchen when cooking and pureeing your own baby food.

Potato Masher

Although blending your baby’s food is an easy way to prepare it, you can also get those fruits and veggies ready for baby with a simpler tool – a potato masher.

Baby Food Jars

After you make your baby food, you’ll need a place to store it. These cute glass baby food jars are perfect for storing all your homemade baby food.

Baby Food Pouches

Older babies love feeding themselves but eating with a spoon can get messy! These cute baby food pouches are perfect for baby feedings. And you can store the food inside the pouch right after you make it.

Freezer Trays

Freezing your homemade baby food is another way to keep it fresh. And these freezer trays with protective covers will keep your food safe from cross-contamination as it freezes.

All-in-One System

If you’re looking for an all-in-one baby food making system, this Baby Bullet set is perfect. In addition to a handy blender with different blades for different foods, this system also comes with storage containers to keep your food safe and fresh after you make it.

Baby Food Blender

Another great all-in-one option is this awesome baby food steamer and blender. Steam and blend your baby’s food all at once with this handy baby food making tool.

There you have it- these are my top 10 must-have supplies for making homemade baby food. Do you have anything that you would add to the list?

Also- here are my top 10 ingredients for making homemade baby food!

Related: download my free New Baby Care Log by clicking here and going through the easy checkout process.

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Lauren Ro is interested in baby gear (she’s a new mom) and the ins and outs of decorating a home. Prior to the Strategist, she was a writer at Curbed and before that was Wes Anderson’s assistant.

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Perhaps, like many parents, you read the recent congressional staff report that found high amounts of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in certain prepackaged, processed baby foods. If your next thought was to panic and immediately toss all your little one’s pouches, jars, and puffs, you may want to reconsider, according to Jennifer Anderson, a registered dietitian and the founder of Kids Eat in Color, a nutrition-focused website and Instagram account. “There have been professionals calling for the removal of certain baby cereals since at least 2012,” she says, noting that a 2019 report by the advocacy group Healthy Babies Bright Futures found that 95 percent of the baby foods the group tested contained heavy metals. Yes, exposure to toxic levels of heavy metals can lead to lower IQ, brain damage, and behavioral impairments, but Anderson explains that the heavy metals in question occur naturally in the ground, which means they are introduced to many ingredients as they grow, which means there’s really no way to eliminate them from any diet. “They’re in adult foods and baby foods,” she says. “They’re in puréed food that you make at home, and they’re also in jarred baby foods.” Anderson notes there is “a little bit of data that shows there are probably higher levels of contamination in processed foods just because the processing itself seems to add a bit more.” (Although the reports we’ve cited call out a handful of specific brands, Anderson says no brand — even an organic one — is better than any other when it comes to being free of naturally occurring contaminants. )

While Anderson emphatically does not believe that “parents need to throw out all the food they bought with their hard-earned money and may not have the funds to replace,” she does say that making your own baby food would be one way to cut down on processed foods (and on any toxins found therein) in kids’ diets. Two other experts we spoke to — pediatric dietitian Pegah Jalali and lifestyle expert Rosalynn Daniels, a mom who also works as a food-content creator — agree. With the right tools, they say the process is simple enough, but they all note the one rule for anyone attempting to make their own baby food: Variety is key. As Anderson puts it, “every food has a dark side,” so using different fruits, vegetables, and grains “reduces the risk of one contaminant overwhelming a system.” Below, all the tools our experts recommend for making your own baby food, along with their tips for using them.

But first, to those who can’t resist the urge to throw away some processed foods to make way for new, homemade meals, Jalali has a tip: Toss any prepackaged food with any form of rice — including rice flour, rice milk, and brown-rice syrup — listed in the ingredients. “You look at all the data, and you see that all of the products that are really high in heavy metals are the ones made with brown rice,” she says. (Jalali, who is of Iranian ancestry, explains that it’s not about cutting out rice altogether — “it’s our cultural-heritage food,” she says — but she would “prefer to give my daughter actual rice versus baby food with rice in it.”) If you’re looking for an alternative to rice cereal, a popular first solid food for babies, Anderson says to look for cereals with ingredients like oats and barley instead. And if you’re looking for those expert-recommended tools you can use to make your own baby food, keep reading.

Green Sprouts Fresh Baby-Food Mill

$18

When it comes to an easy and efficient way to make baby food, Anderson says there’s nothing better (or cheaper) than an old-fashioned hand-grinder. “They’re super-simple, and you can stick one in a diaper bag and take it anywhere,” she says. To the uninitiated, she explains that a (good) grinder can take any food the family is eating — vegetables, fruits, salads, beans, even meats — and mash it up to a consistency appropriate for a baby starting solids. “For example, if your family is having Taco Tuesdays and you want your baby to join in, you can just grind up whatever filling you have into a nice, textured baby food, and they can just join in the meal,” she says. “And it took you maybe 30 seconds to a minute to make. ” Using a grinder to turn adult food into baby food, she explains, will allow little ones to “experience all the flavors your family is eating,” which can help prevent them from developing picky eating habits. If you’re going to cook for the whole family and grind some for baby, she advises withholding any salt from a recipe and adding it to the adult portions after the fact. Anderson also says never to give a baby honey until after age 1. Even if you use it to make baby food only once in a while, she still thinks a grinder is worth the investment. “There’s such a huge benefit in feeding kids whatever you have and starting to build those taste skills so they can learn different flavors,” she says. “You also save money and time, and it probably has less of the heavy metals, which is another win.”

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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Enfinigy Power Blender

$300

Although experts say baby foods with a chunkier consistency better prepare kids for eating adult table food, you could, of course, use a blender to make a smoother purée for your child. Daniels swears by her Zwilling blender and has used it to prepare baby food in her own kitchen. This model, which can be operated via an app, has a 64-ounce capacity, a stainless-steel body, and six programmed settings, including pulse, smoothie, cocktail, ice cream, ice crushing, and cleaning functions. But if you want to shop around, check out our stories on the best-reviewed blenders on Amazon and the best chef-recommended smoothie blenders.

Squooshi Reusable Food Pouches 3.4 oz - 6 Count

$10

When it comes to storage for homemade baby food, Daniels and Anderson both say pouches offer more convenience than a jar. That said, Anderson warns that “pouches don’t really engage kids in the eating experience, which can contribute to picky eating,” so using a variety of vessels will help combat that. Anderson chose these reusable pouches after trying various styles and tells us they’re so durable she was able to give them to another family when she no longer needed them. “They really did hold up quite well,” she promises.

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Infantino Disposable Squeeze Pouches - Pack of 50

$17

Those looking to buy and make food in bulk might consider these disposable, cheaper pouches that both Anderson and Daniels have used. Sold in a pack of 50, these are easy to stash in a fridge or freezer and won’t take up too much space, according to Daniels.

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Squeasy Snacker Spillproof Silicone Reusable Food Pouch - 6 Oz.

$15

Jalali recommends this silicone bottle-pouch hybrid to anyone looking for a more substantial vessel. “It’s easy to clean and use, and it’s resealable,” she says. In addition to the six-ounce size shown here, it comes in 3.5-ounce and 16-ounce sizes, too.

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Infantino Fresh-Squeezed Squeeze Station

$25

A filling station like this makes preparing pouches a bit easier, according to Daniels. “It’s all manual, and it comes with a little stand and a funnel,” she says. “You just put the food in there, and it’s super-easy.” This includes all the pieces you need to fill three pouches at a time and comes with ten disposable pouches to get you started.

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Ball Mason Jar 4-Oz. Jelly Jars - 4 Pack

$13

While she has used pouches, Daniels says glass Mason jars “became a lifesaver” as she made more and more baby food, because they are easier to fill (and laziness is real). These four-ounce ones are the right size, and their smaller footprint makes them easy to store, she says. “They’re stackable and don’t take up much space,” she explains, noting that, unlike pouches, “you can use these after your kids grow out of baby foods. ”

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LunchBots 1.5-oz. Leakproof Dip Containers - Set of 3

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For something less breakable that’s just as easy to fill, Jalali recommends these stainless-steel containers. “They’re really convenient and stay shut — they never open and spill everywhere,” she says. Like the Mason jars, they have a use beyond holding baby food too. “We still use them for snacks and berries,” she adds.

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Do-it-yourself dumplings Karapuzy - rating 0.

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Reviews for Semi-finished meat products, chopped in dough, for baby food. Category A. Dumplings "Karapuzy"

When evaluating goods, we use only expert reviews, which are based on laboratory tests. We do not collect user reviews as they are easy to manipulate. However, you can leave feedback about our study.

Meat semi-finished products, chopped, in dough, frozen, for baby food, category A "Karapuzy", under the brand name "Svoi ruki" produced by Kuban Bacon LLC in Russia. The sample was purchased from the Utkonos online store. nine0007 Antibiotics, pesticides and heavy metals in quantities hazardous to health were not found in the dumplings. Salmonella, listeria and mold were not found in them, however, an excess of the mandatory requirements for the number of microorganisms, as well as bacteria of the Escherichia coli group, was found. This may indicate both a possible non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic requirements in production, and a violation of the temperature regime in some part of the distribution chain: during transportation, storage or when selling goods in a store. Preservatives (including salts of benzoic and sorbic acids) were also not found. nine0007 There are no GMOs in the composition of dumplings, however, DNA of a pig not declared in the labeling was found in them. In addition, the presence of soy declared in the composition was confirmed. The manufacturer indicated this type of raw material in the composition, however, the GOST declared in the marking does not allow the content of soy in the composition, as well as the advanced standard of Roskachestvo.
The product as a whole has a sufficient amount of proteins, but the fat content in the filling is higher than allowed by GOST. The dumplings have a thin dough and enough filling. No starch was found in the filling. In the frozen state, the dough does not crumble, and when cooked, it does not boil. However, the salt content in dumplings is higher than allowed by GOST. nine0007 They are not stuck together, not deformed, have the shape of a "bear's eye". The edges are well sealed, the stuffing does not protrude, the surface is dry. Dumplings of white color with a cream shade. The filling is a homogeneous, evenly mixed mass of meat raw materials of light brown color with inclusions of chopped onions and spices. The consistency is not tender enough, individual pieces of structural components are poorly chewed. There are no inclusions of coarse connective tissue, tendons, blood clots, bone inclusions in the filling. The dough is homogeneous, moderately dense. The taste and smell are pleasant, characteristic of this type of product, without foreign taste and smell. The actual net weight corresponds to that indicated in the marking. nine0007

Manufacturer

LLC "Kubanskiy bakon"
Manufacturer
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Composition

Filling: beef, chicken fillet, onion, drinking water, table salt, natural wheat fiber, vegetable protein. Dough composition: premium baking wheat flour, drinking water.

Year of manufacture

2018

Weight

800 g

Barcode

4699300867664

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rating of the top 10 Russian and foreign brands with reviews according to KP

Products for children are always under special quality control. Including food. After all, food for a baby is not only a way to satisfy hunger, but also acquaintance with different tastes and a guarantee of healthy development (1). Today there are many different brands. Among them, we selected the best manufacturers of baby food, based on the reviews of parents and expert opinions.

Rating of the top 5 Russian baby food manufacturers according to KP

There are many popular brands among Russian baby food manufacturers. Basically, various purees, juices, cereals and dairy products are presented on the market. There are also formulas for babies, but in smaller quantities. The popularity of food is due to high quality and rather low (in comparison with foreign analogues) price. nine0005

1. "Agusha"

"Agusha". Photo: yandex.market.ru

Agusha is one of the most popular baby food manufacturers in Russia. The trademark appeared in 1992 and has a wide range of products for children of all ages. Newborns are offered powdered milk formulas, babies from 4 months - a variety of purees, sour-milk products, water, older children - ready-made cereals (both dairy and non-dairy), juices, fruit drinks, compotes and fruit bars for a snack.

Due to the availability and variety of products, the manufacturer is confidently holding onto the Russian market. The safety and quality of Agushi is also confirmed by some neutral studies. For example, fruit cottage cheese, as well as kefir from this brand, received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (2, 3). nine0074

There are mixtures in the product line; a wide range of.

High price for some items.

2. FrutoNyanya

FrutoNyanya. Photo: yandex.market.ru

FrutoNyanya baby food brand products are distinguished by a wide range and wide distribution in stores. Among the products of the brand you can find: a variety of cereals (with additives in the form, for example, pieces of fruit or without them), vegetable, fruit and meat purees, water, dairy products, juices, fruit drinks and nectars, snacks. For children prone to acute reactions to certain products, a special line of hypoallergenic food is offered. nine0005

Some of the brand's products have received high ratings from Russian quality, such as biocurd, buckwheat porridge (4, 5).

Nutrition from this brand is designed for both the first complementary foods and for babies after a year. The composition contains salt and sugar, which are not recommended for children under one year old.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	Progress
Assortment	purees, drinks, soups, snacks, cereals, snacks, water
Recommended age	from 0 months
Founded	2000

Pros and Cons

There are hypoallergenic products.

May contain allergenic ingredients (eg sugar).

3. "Grandmother's Lukoshko"

"Grandmother's Lukoshko". Photo: yandex.market.ru

The manufacturer has been present on the Russian market since 1999. The main product is a variety of purees, which are available in glass jars and soft packs. For example, apple puree from this brand received the highest rating from Roskachestvo in all analysis criteria and was awarded the Quality Mark (6). nine0005

For older children, prepared meals, meatballs, healthy snacks such as fruit lozenges and biscuits are available. Also, "Babushkino Lukoshko" produces children's herbal teas. Salt in some products is not always welcomed by parents.

The main characteristics

Manufacturer	"SIVMA"
Assortment	puree, ready dinner, drinks, fruit pastures
Recommended age 9 recommended age	from 4 months
Founded	1999

Pros and cons

Relatively low price in the segment; varied products.

There may be undesirable auxiliary components in the formulation (eg salt).

4. Subject

Subject. Photo: yandex.market.ru

"Theme" offers products for children from 4 months to 3 years. The assortment includes a variety of meat, fish and vegetable purees, dairy products, ready meals and juices. But fruit purees are not presented. Packaging 一 is one of the distinguishing features of the brand. Thanks to special tin cans, the products are reliably protected from sunlight, which prolongs the shelf life. Also, many products of the brand are available in non-spill packages, so it is convenient to take them with you on the road. According to the results of the research, cottage cheese and juice "Theme" received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (7, 8). nine0005

The main characteristics

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Manufacturer	“Danon Russia”
Assortment	puree, dairy products
		from 6 months

Pros and cons

Innovative packaging; high meat content.

There are no fruit products in the assortment.

5. Diaper

Diaper. Photo: market.yandex.ru

All ingredients for production are supplied from our own farm. The manufacturer claims that thanks to this, it is possible to set fairly low prices for products.

Potential buyers are offered fruit and vegetable purees (some with cottage cheese), soups, various juices and fruit drinks, as well as water. Some of the products are hypoallergenic. The composition does not contain unnecessary components: salt, sugar and preservatives. Meat and fish products are not represented in the product line. nine0005

The main characteristics

from 4 months from 4 months from 4 months

Manufacturer	“Gardens Podonia”
Assortment	puree, drinks, creams, porridge
Recommended age	from 4 months
from 4 months	from 4 months	from 4 months
from 4 months
2005

Pros and cons

Low price in the segment; simple and clear structure.

Lack of meat and fish products in the assortment. nine0005

Rating of the top 5 foreign manufacturers of baby food according to KP

There are many foreign companies that produce baby food on the Russian market. A century of history, many years of experience and a good reputation helps to supply the market with quality products, which are preferred by many parents.

1. Gerber

Gerber. Photo: yandex.market.ru

The assortment of the American manufacturer includes products for children from 4 months. In supermarkets and online sites, you can find vegetable and fruit purees, cereals, healthy snacks, juices, and desserts (cottage cheese treats, smoothies, and others). Hypoallergenic food is also provided. For example, dairy-free buckwheat porridge of this brand is highly appreciated by Roskachestvo experts, who noted the safe composition of the product without dangerous and harmful substances, including no added sugars (9).

The manufacturer claims that the high prices are due to the corresponding quality, which is ensured by strict standards and adherence to technology.

The main characteristics

from 4 months from 4 months from 4 months

manufacturer	Nestle
Assortment	puree, juices, snacks, desserts
Recommended age		from 4 months
from 4 months0079
Founded	1927

Pros and cons

Hypoallergenic products; natural composition; high quality.

High price in the baby food segment.

2. HiPP

HiPP. Photo: yandex.market.ru

German manufacturer's products are suitable for children from birth. Infants are offered hypoallergenic powdered milk formulas enriched with vitamins. For feeding - various purees, cream soups, cereals, and as a snack for older children - snacks and dairy desserts. nine0005

Meals are made exclusively from natural ingredients, without added sugar. The high price, according to the manufacturer, is due to the use of special technologies and high-quality products.

The main characteristics

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Manufacturer	HIPP
Assortment	puree, cereals, drinks, snacks, dry dairy mixtures
Recommended age
Country of origin	Germany
Year founded	1957

Pros and cons

Natural composition; There are baby formulas in the assortment.

High price of products.

3. Fleur Alpine

Fleur Alpine. Photo: yandex.market.ru

Natural baby food of premium quality. The range includes purees, cereals, cookies and juices - both regular and for children prone to allergies or intolerant to gluten. In addition to the usual products, the manufacturer offers olive oil (from 6 months) and sauces (from 3 years). nine0005

From time to time, the products of this brand come under the attention of experts from Roskachestvo and Roskontrol. For example, Three cereals porridge showed excellent results: a good composition with dietary fiber and no foreign impurities, the appropriate taste, color and smell (10), and buckwheat porridge meets the advanced standards of Roskachestvo, except for the increased protein content (11).

Not all products presented on the official website can be bought in a regular store. However, they can be purchased on marketplaces. nine0005

High price; Not all brand products are easy to find on offline sites.

4. Semper

Semper. Photo: yandex.market.ru

The Swedish company offers a wide range of products for children of all ages. Dry milk formulas are suitable for newborns, and there are even specialized ones that are best used for constipation. Some of them are designed for babies older than six months. For crumbs older than 4 months, the manufacturer offers a variety of vegetable, meat, fish and fruit purees, cereals, juices and children's tea with vitamins. In addition to the usual products for children, there are wellings — oatmeal and multi-cereal porridges with natural additives, cookies, and meatballs. nine0005

Roskachestvo examined the brand's applesauce and, apart from its high carb content (higher than labeled), found no drawbacks (12). In addition, some purees contain starch.

The main characteristics

Manufacturer	Hero Group
Assortment	Milk mixes, puree, cereals, drinks, cookies
Recommended age	9 months 9 months 9. 0082
Country of origin	Sweden
Founded	1963

Pros and cons

There are mixtures in the product line interesting combinations of flavors.

High price in the segment; the presence of starch in the puree; the product according to BJU may differ from that stated on the package.

5. Heinz

Heinz. Photo: yandex.market.ru

American food company offers a wide range of products at affordable prices. There are fruit, vegetable and meat purees, cereals (dairy and non-dairy), soups and drinks. As a healthy snack for babies from 5 months, special cookies are suitable, and fruit and cream puddings will be a great dessert for older children. You can also find a special vermicelli that will suit crumbs from 6 months. The manufacturer's porridges received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (13). However, some products contain sugar and starch, which many parents of babies do not approve of. nine0005

The main characteristics

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Manufacturer	Heinz
Assortment	puree, soups, vermichel, puddings, cookies, tea
USA
Year of manufacture	1869

Pros and cons

Product contains prebiotics; affordable price in the segment of baby food from foreign manufacturers. nine0005

Some products contain sugar and starch.

How to choose the right baby food

A child's menu may differ from another baby's diet, not only due to age, but also due to health conditions (for example, a tendency to constipation or a dairy allergy) and personal preferences. However, the first thing to consider is age. It’s also important to keep in mind that your baby’s diet should be free of added salt and sugar (14). Certain positions deserve some explanation. nine0005

Milk formulas

Designed for feeding babies. In fact, they are designed to become an alternative to mother's milk. For the full development of the crumbs, it is necessary that vitamins and trace elements are present in the composition.

Canned puree

Introduced from 4 months. There are fruit, vegetable, meat and fish options. Combinations are also possible. For the first feeding, it is recommended to choose one-component purees from vegetables or fruits.

Porridges

Porridges, as well as mashed potatoes, are recommended to be offered to a baby from 4 months. Thanks to the special processing of cereals, baby porridge is easily boiled, which significantly saves cooking time. nine0005

Nectars, juices

You can give your baby juice or nectar from the age of 4 months. As long as it doesn't contain sugar. If available, it is better to wait at least up to 1 year.

Reviews of doctors about manufacturers of baby food

一 Baby food is becoming an object of special attention on the part of the state and parents, 一 says pediatrician Ekaterina Mikhaltsova . - The main advantages of industrial products and dishes are ease of use, balanced composition and minimal cooking time. However, you must strictly follow the age recommendations and cooking rules indicated on the labels. nine0005

- Dairy products and baby food in particular are complex production products where quality control is essential at all stages. Therefore, it is better to trust large manufacturers, - explains sanitary doctor Nikolai Dubinin . - It is important to pay attention to the composition and, before offering the child, taste the food yourself. In general, doctors agree that commercially produced baby food is no worse than home-cooked. And some are even better, due to supplements in the form of vitamins and trace elements. nine0005