Role model. As parents or caregivers, it can be helpful to understand the division of responsibilities at mealtimes: it’s our job to decide what food to serve and when; it’s o ur babies’ job to decide if and how much they want to eat. Mealtimes are a new, exciting time for a baby and they’re more fun for all of us if we can take a little of the pressure off.

Know what your baby is eating: you can choose exactly what ingredients to use so you know exactly what your baby is eating. As parents, there is no end to the options we must consider when it comes to raising our children. From choosing our little one’s pediatrician to establishing their naptime routine to figuring out childcare, and everything in between, the mental load for raising kids always seems to be set at capacity. As soon our babies graduate to solid food at around 6 months, one of the biggest recurring questions becomes “what’s on the menu?”Cost effective and nutritional: save money by making your own, fresh baby food compared to supermarket pre-portioned alternatives which could be more expensive. On test, the Nutribullet Baby impressed us with its ability to puree both soft and harder ingredients. When we blended steamed butternut squash, cauliflower, peas and carrots, we found it took a while for the blade to pull the ingredients down, so we added a little liquid via the removable cap on the main lid to cap to encourage the ingredients to combine. After a minute of blending the vegetables were smooth, with only a few chunkier pieces remaining. It’s worth noting that this model won’t take hot ingredients so you need to ensure they are cooled down before use. Setting it up ready for use is simple and all you need to do is choose from the two blending bowls – either the 32 oz / 909ml batch bowl or the 12 oz / 340ml short cup - twist them onto the base, plug in and use. There’s a removable section in the lid of the main batch bowl so you can add ingredients as you go, but the lid itself is a little harder to remove.

Batch prepare with ease: the nutribullet Baby’s batch bowl allows you to make large batches of baby food, so you’re always prepared. Below are some of our favorite nutrient-rich recipes you can easily whip up in your nutribullet Baby ® Steam + Blend. And if you’re looking for first meal ideas, we’ve got you covered there, too. You’ve got options: cook fresh food for warm purées, defrost batch-cooked baby food, and sterilise bottle teats, dummies, and beyond; this versatile steamer does it all. And while there’s no shortage of information and advice (even the unsolicited kind) from experts and well-intended individuals on how and what to feed your kids, our philosophy for feeding little ones mirrors the philosophy we advocate for feeding ourselves : eating a variety of wholesome, minimally processed foods with as little stress or fuss as possible. With children, there are also a few other factors to consider. Here are a few general principles that can be helpful to draw from when starting your baby on solid foods: Complete 18 piece kit: Power Base, Cross Blade, Batch Bowl, Single Cup & Lid, Tip-Proof Tray, 6 Storage Cups with 6 Date Lids.Defrost and enjoy: take batch-cooked baby food from frozen to ready-to-eat in minimal time, without any extra mess. The Nutribullet Baby Steam can blend/pulse, or run the fully automated steam + blend cycle, with a simple turn of a dial. Unlike the Beaba Babycook, which had confusing pictures in place of modes, the Nutribullet offers clear, well-worded instructions for the different settings on the machine. So easy to use: just choose a tray, choose a setting and the built-in indicator on the base lets you know when it’s done. Perfect for every stage of development: you’re in complete control so you can switch between making pureed baby food for younger babies and chunkier baby food for older babies. nutribullet Baby is with you for every stage of development.

Compared to the Beaba Babycook, which took more than 30 minutes to make a batch of purees, the Nutribullet took only 10 minutes to make tasty baby meals. And the bowl was larger, so we could batch cook more purees to store in the freezer. The nutribullet Baby Turbo Steamer and Steriliser are fast, easy to clean and even easier to use! Steam ingredients for fresh, homemade baby food, boil eggs when it’s time to move onto solid food and steam sterilise baby bottle teats, dummies and more. An additional note to consider: Infants and children commonly experience allergies and because of this, we generally recommend introducing new foods one at a time in the early months. That way, you can closely monitor your baby for any reactions. Please consult with your pediatrician for any specific questions or concerns. Nutribullet Baby comes with 6 storage cups and date lids: twist the lid to seal, then twist the date dial to today’s date so you can have your very own “made on” date.

Make weaning easy with this convenient baby-orientated blender

Yogurt, berries, & chia seeds. You’ll want to limit added sugar and salt during the first year of your baby’s life, so flavoring plain, tangy yogurt with fresh fruit is a great way to add sweetness and nutrition. Mix in some chia seeds to pump up the iron content of this classic combination. The blend setting can be used just like any blender or food processor, which serves double duty in your kitchen. In fact, I found myself thinking of all the ways I could use this device to steam vegetables for dinner, cook oatmeal, make chia seed pudding, and beyond. All the parts are dishwasher safe