Size and shape: Be sure the cup or jug is big enough for your needs but look for compact models that squeeze into a corner of the cupboard easily or at least don’t take up too much kitchen worktop space. When I was given the chance to review the Tommee Tippee Baby Food Steamer Blender which came with the tagline “Making Weaning Easy” I was very keen to give it a go. WARNING! Do not operate continuously for more than 1 minute. The blender is designed to run for a maximum of 1 minute at a time. Select the desired speed using the speed control dial for a few seconds until food is blended to the consistency you want. Multi Functions: The baby food maker features Steam, Water Shortage Reminder, Auto Blend, Manual Blend and Warming Milk functions. This baby food processor is suitable for all fruits, vegetables, and meats, and also has the ability to heat and keep milk warm. Baby food steamer and blender in one, making it easy and time-saving for moms to make baby food.

For parents who choose to get their little gourmet started with spoonfuls of puréed vegetables, fruit and other foods, a baby food maker can be an invaluable addition to your kitchen. Do not allow the power cord to hang over the edge of the work surface or table to avoid danger of it being pulled off by a child.

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And if you don’t have lots of freezer space, or just want to give your baby lots of different meals, rather than digging out the same frozen purées day after day, a tiny baby blender like this is really useful. It has two speed settings and a pulse action, so you can blend homemade baby purées in minutes, and whether you want smooth purées or chunkier consistencies, you’re always in complete control. First the product helps steam the food whilst preserving nutrients and flavour, before easily switching to blender mode in one device, enabling you to create a range of textures suitable for every stage of the weaning journey, from smooth purees to more textured dishes for toddlers. Press the blend button and set the blend time using the +/- buttons. Maximum blend time of 5 minutes (G). Some parents will happily steam fruit and vegetables and mash them up with a baby fork – and to be fair, in the early days of weaning when your baby has very limited tastes, this is a perfectly sensible idea.

The baby food makers and blenders we recommend come with all manner of gadgets and extras. Generally, the more you pay, the more you'll get, but here are a few features to look out for that you might find useful.

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Allow machine to cool down completely before discarding remaining water from the water tank. You can discard the water by tipping the machine sideways over a sink.