Please recommend your baby food maker

CalisMom26 · November 2011

I was thinking of the Baby Bullet because I am a sucker for marketing gimmicks. Will a plain old food processor work just as well? What other supplies will I need?

Please recommend yours. Any suggestions welcome.

TIA!

drpayne · November 2011

Get a blender/food processor. We got a Ninja - it is awesome! Also, these are great.

Cookie427 · November 2011

I can't stand more applicances taking up space, its my pet peeve! We have a steamer, blender and food processor and I'm confident those will do the job. I'll get some trays though for freezer storage.

pokey208 · November 2011

I used one of those mini food processors that cost like 20 or 30 bucks. It worked perfectly.

sanriobaby · November 2011

The Baby Bullet is super cute, but honestly, it's not worth it and I'm all about spending money on items that will last for the long run. Even if someone gifted me the Baby Bullet, I'd still exchange it for something else. IMO, it's better to invest in a food processor instead. You will get far more use out of it, way past the baby yrs, not to metion it's cheaper too! Get a few food trays that can store/freeze the baby food and a steamer insert for one of your pots (if you don't already own one) and call it a day.

92405bride · November 2011

No, definitely do not need a special baby food maker. We have a large food processor (12 cup I think) that works great. We use it for a ton of other things since we cook and bake a lot.

ycristina84 · November 2011

I would just use a blender or food processor you already own. I have a bullet (I've had 2 actually. 1 I wanted and the other was replaced by the company because it broke a few months in) and they do not work very well for very long. The rubber bands that protect your blades constantly snap and end up in your food. You either get an inconsistent chunky mess or liquid soup, so you won't be able to use it for much else aside from the baby food. It's really not worth it.

All you need is a pot to steam or boil your veggies/fruit, a stick blender or food processor, and Ice cube tray with lid. That's it. I highly recommend a stick blender. Under $50 and it is easy to clean, able to be stored in small space, and blends amazingly.

CrazyToast · November 2011

My Cuisinart Wink

LittleApple · November 2011

My food processor works great. No need for the baby food maker gimmicks.

HSartteach · November 2011

We used out magic bullet. I tried my blender, and our small processor, but I found I like the bullet best.

Other than that, you need ice cube trays to put the food in...freeze...then put the cubes in freezer bags.

beano · November 2011

We plan on using our Vitamix to make baby food!

Kaley28 · November 2011

I agree with PPs that there is no need for a specialized baby food maker. I don't like to buy, nor do I have room for, anything that doesn't serve multiple purposes.

I steamed in a regular steaming basket, and pureed in a food processor. I used ice cube trays with lids to freeze, and then put the frozen cubes in labeled freezer bags.

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