nutribullet Baby Steam + Blend, White/Blue

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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?” Caring for an infant is a full-time job. When it comes to introducing solid foods, that job can get even more demanding – adding prepping, cooking, and cleanup to the mix. While you know your baby deserves the absolute best, making all your little one’s food from scratch can feel daunting. That’s where the nutribullet ® Baby Steam + Blend comes in. This unique all-in-one steamer and blender lets you cook and blend fresh, wholesome ingredients for your baby in one place – condensing the pot, steaming basket, and blender components down into one easy-to-use machine. 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: Stage 3 (typically 10 to 12 months old): Slowly replace purees with soft, chewable chunks of food/finger foods

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. Before our test began, we equipped our parenting editors with 10 pounds of frozen peas, 10 pounds of baby carrots, aprons to protect clothes, dish and paper towels for cleanup, a microwave steamer (for baby food makers that don’t feature a steaming component), one jar each of peas and carrots for comparison, and access to a dishwasher and sink. For this test, we made stage one baby foods, which are thin and smooth in consistency.There’s a reason this baby food maker includes “One Step” in its name. The Baby Brezza Glass One Step automatically steams and blends baby food in a single step without removing food or pushing buttons. We love the compact size of the machine and its included accessories, like food pouches with three funnels for a mess-free transfer. The unit feels high quality and sturdy, thanks to suction cups on the base that prevent the machine from sliding during use. The machine has a pre-set timer for steaming (you can't control the timing). When steaming room-temperature carrots, the timer went off at 26 minutes, and then at 27 minutes when we steamed frozen peas. While the carrots cooked well, we thought the peas could soften a little more. We recommend using the machine's defrost setting (the steam button) to gently heat frozen food before starting a full steaming cycle. For immediate steaming, room temperature may work best for the pre-set steaming time. We love the digital control panel that's like the machine's motherboard. The intuitive control panel is where you choose which function you want to use, and it also sends you alerts, like a water shortage reminder for the tank and if the cover did not properly close. Moreover, it counts down how much time is left for steaming, which we thought was convenient so you can do another task (or relax) while you wait. First, we examined the condition of each baby food maker for any manufacturing flaws. We made notes of included accessories when possible, such as food pouches, freezer bags, steamer baskets, and more. Next, we asked our parenting editors to put an apron on and read the manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly.

It took some time for us to understand the instructions during testing. There are no buttons to fuss with, only a dial with three options: steam, blend or pulse, and auto. A blue light flashes to let you know the machine is on and working, but it could be brighter. We recommend reading the instructions first if you want to play around with the unit. Once you understand the machine's functions, it's straightforward to operate it. Cosmetic changes to the color of the plastic blade housing that does not affect performance, such as discoloration.To earn its spot on your countertop, a quality food processor should be a total workhorse. The NutriBullet 7-cup food processor can chop, mix, purée, grind, knead, shred, spiralize and more, and with its powerful 450-watt motor, it can breeze through almost any task you throw at it. Cauliflower rice? Easy. Big batches of basil pesto? No problem. Near-instant homemade ice cream? Done. Batch prepare with ease: the nutribullet Baby’s batch bowl allows you to make large batches of baby food, so you’re always prepared. 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.