Make mealtimes a breeze with the 5 best baby food makers for tiny tummies

With the right gear, you can steam and puree just about anything.
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Starting your baby on first foods is an exciting transition. While there’s nothing wrong with store-bought baby food, sometimes you leave the baby food aisle wishing there were more options. Having a baby food maker at home just might be the answer you’re looking for.
The best baby food makers don’t add to your long list of baby to-dos. Instead, they can help cut down on costs while also providing nutritious baby food for your little one. With the right gear, you can steam and puree just about anything. Baby food doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and, more often than not, you can use what you already have on hand to create tasty, sustainable and healthy baby food.
When should you start your baby on solids?
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends starting solid foods at around 6 months. It’s a good idea to introduce your child to a wide range of healthy foods. They also recommend offering a variety of textures.
Do you need a baby food maker?
Of course not. You can always use things like a regular food processor, or blender if you want to make your own. (Or you can buy it pre-made, of course. You’ve got a lot to do!) That said, if you want to go all in on baby food making, a baby food maker can make your life SO much easier.
The best baby food makers will handle all of the chopping, steaming and blending. The best thing about having your own baby food maker is that you control the ingredients and measurements. You can introduce your child to new foods, one ingredient at a time. Plus, some appliances might come with their own recipe books but you can also experiment with the flavors your child likes best. No more endless jars of store-bought baby food that your child doesn’t like sitting in your cupboards.