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.

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: 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. Blend it fresh wherever you are: whether it’s a post-workout shake or a lunchtime smoothie, blend your drink fresh! 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.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. 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. 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

Know what your baby is eating: you can choose exactly what ingredients to use so you know exactly what your baby is eating. 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. 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?”Defrost and enjoy: take batch-cooked baby food from frozen to ready-to-eat in minimal time, without any extra mess.

Make baby food in seconds: simply add your ingredients to the short cup or batch bowl, place on the power base, then push and twist for instant, organic, fresh baby food. Making fresh, nutritious baby food couldn’t be easier. Simply place your own ingredients in the cup or Batch Bowl, then place it on the Power Base, push and twist. The nutribullet Baby Food Processor blends and purees fresh ingredients into the ideal consistency for your baby. 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. 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. 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.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. 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. 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. Portable, yet powerful: charges in under 5 hours using the included USB cable. Just plug it into a mains adaptor or even your laptop for a speedy recharge.