Do you need a small blender for making baby food or a full steamer for the whole family? Here we have compact blender-steamers and multifunctional kitchen gadgets that will come in handy even after the child switches from pureed food to regular food.

Choosing a blender-steamer

A multifunctional blender-steamer is the best assistant in organizing healthy meals for the whole family. While carrot puree for the baby is being ground in one bowl, in another you will steam vegetables or casserole, porridge or meat, seafood, omelet and even dessert.

If you already have a large steamer, a small blender with a steaming option will be enough for the children's menu. With it, you don’t have to transfer food from bowl to bowl or wash extra dishes. Everything that has been cooked can be crushed here and whipped to the consistency of a soft, airy puree.

If you want to get the most from the device, read reviews and pay attention to additional features:

• timer and sound signal about readiness;
• the ability to prepare sauces and soufflés;
• container for sterilizing/warming bottles;
• automatic shutdown.

In addition to kitchen appliances for baby food, experienced mothers advise buying multi-portion storage containers and soft doy-pack packaging for purees: this will come in handy on walks and on the road, and will save a lot of time in the kitchen.

You will find these and other accessories for healthy and quick baby food in the “Feeding Accessories” section of our online store.

You can buy a blender-steamer in Moscow at Obusherstvo.ru for a price starting from 4,690 rubles.

Washer dryer

These machines are more expensive than conventional ones and consume more electricity, but they save time and... money on clothes and bedding, that is, they definitely pay for themselves! If you have a machine with a dryer, then, firstly, you don’t need to hang wet clothes, but immediately put them in the closet or iron them, and you don’t need to wait until they dry. Therefore, you can get by with one children's overalls, one jacket, and not two or three - washed, taken out - you can immediately put it on, even on the same day. You can buy not ten pairs of tights, but five, etc. In addition, some models provide steam ironing - great in many ways - and additional disinfection, fabric care, and - for some items - no need to iron them. As your baby grows up, you will discover another useful feature of drying machines: they can be used to wash and dry soft toys perfectly. You can also wash them in regular machines, but toys do not dry well in natural conditions, which is dangerous: in a warm, humid environment, all the conditions are “created” for the growth of bacteria and mold fungi.

Washer-dryer with delay start timer

Washing machine with stain removal system

Basically, these systems work like this: a portion of the concentrated detergent is sprayed under pressure directly onto the laundry in the drum, exerting an additional mechanical effect on the dirt and knocking it out of the fabric fibers. Miele models, many Samsung, Electrolux, Candy, Indesit, etc. cars are equipped with similar systems.

Washing machine with detergent dosing system

It’s not even about automatically determining the amount of detergent, it’s not about saving your time - well, sometimes you spill something, you need to wipe it off, and the baby is in your arms, etc. The main thing is that these models encourage the use of liquid detergents - softer and easier to wash out of fabrics.

Washing machine with inverter motor and direct drive

Such machines wash and even spin very quietly - this is important: you can turn it on at any time, even when the baby is sleeping. In addition, a very useful thing is the delayed start timer: it’s easy to schedule a night wash when the electricity tariff is reduced. Yes, you can just turn on the car at night, but with a baby it’s so easy to get caught up and forget, and with a timer you can schedule it when you have time.

Direct drive washer dryer

Equipment for preparing baby food: what to choose?

Blender or meat grinder?

Many people believe that if you have a meat grinder, it is enough to grind meat and vegetables for a child, but we would not recommend using it for preparing baby food. Raw meat is turned in it, the grates are difficult to wash completely, and in addition, in the vast majority of models, the grates and auger are not made of inert materials, which will not in any way affect the taste and smell of the food. Often this is ordinary metal that oxidizes and is not suitable for contact with baby products. The knives of blenders - both stationary and submersible - are always made of stainless steel, and some attachments - for example, for making purees, can be made of plastic.

Blender - submersible or stationary?

In principle, there is not much difference for preparing baby food, the main thing is that it is there and it is convenient for you. The main advantage of the submersible one is that it can be used directly in a pan of soup or puree - there is no need to pour or transfer anything anywhere. In addition, it is the submersible models that are often supplemented with various attachments and bowls, turning the blender into an almost full-fledged food processor, but here it is worth assessing how much you need all this wealth. Very high power (700-1000 W) is important for blenders that need to crush ice, but less powerful models - 350-600 W - can handle boiled meat, vegetables and even cereals. There are models that operate quietly, this may be the main selection criterion. If you need a blender only for preparing baby food, the most compact and simple one is enough, for example, Moulinex dd 6001 Ultra compact with a power cord hidden in the body and one glass included: after all, with the birth of a baby, the kitchen already acquires a bunch of additional items.

Blender-steamer for starting complementary feeding: what is it and is it worth buying?

The essence of this very convenient device is the following: in the same bowl you can first steam food and then immediately chop it while hot. This is very convenient if you want to prepare your own meals rather than buy meat and vegetable purees in jars. In principle, when the baby grows up, you can prepare pureed soups in such a device. Blender-steamers are designed slightly differently, differing in the presence or absence of certain functions, but this is an indispensable saving of space, time and utensils: there is no need to transfer products to another container or from a steamer to a blender.

A blender-steamer will help you prepare homemade baby food

In such a device it is convenient to prepare food for 2-3 meals - you can simply put the remainder in the refrigerator directly in the blender bowl, which is hermetically sealed and, moreover, sterilized with steam, so there is nothing wrong with the finished dish for several hours or even a day won't happen. One of the most convenient devices in this segment is the Philips Avent, in the bowl of which the food is first steamed, and then the bowl can be turned over and chopping will begin automatically.

Blender-steamer 2-in-1: boiled, turned over, chopped

You can choose a 2-in-1 model for steaming and mixing or a more advanced 4-in-1 model, which adds heating and defrosting functions using steam, that is, you can even freeze the prepared mixture and then defrost it in the same cup. There are also blender-steamers from the Beaba brand of the Babycook series on the Russian market. The Plus model takes up more space than the vertical design of the Philips Avent, but it has two jugs, that is, you can cook a lot at once or use it for preparing different dishes. There are other Beaba models, also less compact, not inferior in function to the Philips and even partially superior : there are models with the function of heating bottles, there are DUO models for preparing two different dishes, but in the Beaba models you need to remove the steamer net from the jug and transfer the cooked products into the jug - that is, perform several extra steps. Oursson has a blender-steamer in its assortment: a miniature model, no extra steps required, but a very small bowl volume - only 500 ml (Philips has 700-800). Yes, you should not confuse a blender-steamer with a blender-soup maker, of which there are many on sale, but they do not steam - you need to pour water or broth into the bowl.

Blender-steamer 2-in-1

Multicooker – is it necessary or not?

A multicooker can “save” a mother as a baby - you can steam or cook porridge in it, as well as sterilize bottles, and the mother of an older child, because the time savings are obvious: you don’t need to stir anything, monitor the cooking, and in a multicooker-pressure cooker everything It will be ready two to three times faster than on the stove. In addition, the slow cooker makes excellent puddings and cottage cheese casseroles - the ultimate children's food. The device will keep the food hot if mom needs to leave and grandma or dad stays with the baby, this makes life a lot easier. In the morning, dad can easily cook porridge for himself or eat what was thrown in there the evening before and cooked at night. For these purposes, a fairly simple multi-cooker is enough; there is no need to chase many programs, several pressure levels (it is enough to have the possibility of cooking under pressure), remote control and other wonders of multi-cooker construction. When choosing a multicooker in which to prepare baby food, we would advise you to pay attention to the presence of the necessary modes - for example, “milk porridge”, or even better, “oatmeal” separately (because oatmeal porridge does not know how to “escape” in the art equal) and “yogurt”.

Multicooker with pressure and mode for preparing milk porridges

A delay start timer would be a good idea. Another very important thing is the quality of the bowl (it should not be too light, the thicker the better) and its coating - make sure there is a “PFOA free” or “PFOA free” sign, that is, it does not contain perfluorooctanoic acid, the same compound on which Teflon's reputation burned. Not many people know that Teflon itself does not contain PFOA; it is used as a humectant when applying the coating. Most manufacturers have abandoned the use of PFOA, but it is difficult to vouch for the safety of the bowls of cheap “no-name” devices. There's a lot of debate about whether PFOA is dangerous or not, but one thing is clear: when it comes to baby food, it's better to be safe than sorry. The hygiene of the model is also very important: make sure that the inner lid of the multicooker is removable and can be washed, otherwise after a while you will be afraid to use the device to prepare dishes for your baby.

Removable inner lid is hygienic

A vertical vacuum cleaner is a quick assistant in the fight against the consequences of pranks

Well, you need to choose a robot only with a virtual wall - a limiter of the place of action, for example, to fence off a corner where a child is playing and everything is lying on the floor, and with the ability to program cleaning: after all, the child and mother most likely have a routine and walk they are at the same time. They left - and the robot went out “on business”, returned - everything was clean. In addition, you should pay attention to the noise level of the vacuum cleaner - there really is

With the arrival of a small family member, those everyday issues that previously were not given such close attention come to the fore. In just a few months you will need complementary feeding. And in order to make pureed dishes and creamy soups, you will need a high-quality blender. But which one is suitable for preparing baby food? What to look for when buying and which medium is the best? In this article, we will answer all these questions, and also present a rating of the best models of 2019 according to customer reviews and expert opinion.

Types and their pros and cons

A blender is a very functional and practical device that can save a lot of time and effort when preparing a variety of culinary masterpieces. A good, high-quality model can turn hard pieces of vegetables or fruits into a delicate airy mass in a few moments. For a powerful blender, even pieces of raw meat will not present the slightest difficulty.

Its main task when preparing baby food is to make a gentle puree without missing a single lump. After all, the baby’s biting and chewing abilities are just developing. In addition, a “children’s” blender simply must do this quickly, without using a huge number of parts - after all, they will also have to be washed later! And a young mother has enough troubles without this. And the power of the device should be enough not only for vegetables and cooked cereals, but also for meat, fish, liver, etc.

To prepare baby food use:

• immersion blenders;
• mini blenders;
• blenders-steamers.

Let's look at them a little closer.

Immersion blenders

Compact and convenient devices that can be used to prepare almost any amount of food without any problems. It fits in a variety of kitchen utensils and can be used for more than just baby purees. This includes dough, minced meat, cocktails, vegetable purees, cream soups, and many other interesting dishes.

• compactness;
• functionality;
• ease of maintenance and operation;

• low power.

Mini blenders

Almost all well-known manufacturers of kitchen appliances have them. Such devices are created specifically for the needs of young mothers. The mini-blender is made of environmentally friendly materials, is small in size and processes a small amount of food - enough for one child's portion, no more.

• compactness;
• preparing small amounts of food;
• ease of use and care.

• insufficient power;
• limited functionality.

Blender-steamer

This is a multi-tasking device that not only grinds, but is also capable of heating, defrosting or even steaming food. It is this heat treatment that is considered the most preferable for preparing baby food, because the products retain all their vitamins and nutrients.

• expanded functionality;
• fast food preparation;
• ease of operation

• high cost;
• bulkiness of the device.

Which blender should a young mother choose?

When answering this question, every customer and young mother should be guided by her own preferences.

If you are not a fan of ground food, purees and smoothies, it is better to buy a mini-blender. Such a device will be more than enough if we are talking exclusively about baby food. In just a few months, when your baby learns to bite and chew, you will no longer need such an assistant in the kitchen.

If you like to pamper your family with baked goods, pureed soups, and cocktails, pay attention to submersible models. This blender is convenient to store and is not at all troublesome to use. It is affordable, easy to clean and fits almost any kitchen container. It is the immersion blender that copes equally well with both a small portion for a child’s lunch and a large amount of food for a family of 3-4 people.

If you are a supporter of a healthy diet and actively use a blender to feed both adult household members and younger ones, choose a blender-steamer. The capacity of such a device will depend on the number of products that you will constantly process. This is the type of device you will be able to use when your child grows up. This model belongs to stationary blenders, which are easier to use than submersible ones. I poured the food into a special container, closed the lid and pressed the timer button - there is no need to stand and control the device.

What to look for when choosing

Whatever your choice, there are a few tips that can make it easier for you to buy a good blender for making baby puree.

1. Power. This parameter determines the quality and speed of the device. The higher the power, the more uniform and fine mass you will get. It is the powerful models that can easily cope with the hardest or most structured products - meat, nuts, frozen berries, etc. Remember! For high-quality grinding of meat, the power of the blender must be above 400 W.
2. Functional. This includes the number of operating modes and attachments included in the kit. The more attachments and operating speeds, the more variety you get in preparing foods. Some attachments cope more successfully with vegetables and fruits, while others are designed for harder products. You don’t have to bother the device with high speeds if you just need to mix several types of purees into one dish, etc.
3. Material of manufacture. The device must be safe and durable. Make sure that bowls and attachments that come into contact with food do not harm the health of your household. No toxic dyes or damaged elements. Plastic is considered a lighter and cheaper material. But metal cases and elements are a sign of reliability and durability.
4. Capacity volume. If you plan to use the blender not only for preparing baby purees, then the capacity of the bowl will be an important selection criterion for you. The more eaters in your family, the more capacity your blender should boast.

The best blenders-steamers

Blender-steamers are the best choice for organizing baby food and preparing healthy food for adults. Before buying such a device, be sure to read our top 3 most successful blender-steamer models according to customer reviews.

Philips AVENT SCF870

Compact and reliable. Among the advantages are a neat design and convenient dimensions. Device power – 400 W, volume – 450 ml, two speed modes, one nozzle. Owners of such a blender note that the device is somewhat noisy, easy to use and durable. I'm glad that there are no hard-to-reach parts in the bowl that are difficult to clean.

Beaba Babycook Original

Capacious children's blender-steamer. Characterized by original design, reliability and functionality. The model is praised for its fast and high-quality preparation of various food products. Power is 350 W, but none of the owners complained about lumps or uncooked meat. Capacity – 600 ml. There are several operating modes, including express defrosting. Overall, this is an interesting and functional blender-steamer for those who don’t like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Tefal TD 7000 Babe Home

A practical and reliable device from a well-known and responsible manufacturer. High-quality assembly, thoughtful ergonomics, interesting “childish” style. The blender-steamer is very convenient to use - the device has several operating modes, simple mechanical controls, and a spacious bowl (750 ml). There are jars for convenient storage of various products. Power – 350 W, the blender is quite quiet in operation.

The best mini blenders

Philips HR2872 Daily Collection

Stylish and original blender with a bottle. Ideal for lovers of soups, cocktails and purees. A bottle is a convenient option for transporting children's lunch. The bowl volume is 600 ml, all parts can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. Power – 350 W, sharp knives easily cope with prepared vegetables, as well as frozen berries and pieces of fruit.

Braun MR 320 Baby

Compact and reliable model with high operating power. The blender has a small 500 ml bowl, but the operating power is 450 W. This model can easily handle the hardest, smallest or frozen foods. The bowl is made of thermal glass and can be safely placed in the microwave.

Panasonic MX-GX1011WTQ

The most spacious blender in this category. Bowl volume – 1 l. The device type is stationary, but the device is very convenient to use for preparing baby food - fast operating modes, thorough grinding and mixing, low noise level, easy maintenance. Operating power – 400 W. You can use it both at home and during vacation or travel - wherever there is a connection to a regular outlet.

Rating of the best submersible models

According to our users, immersion blenders are the most affordable and versatile devices. The “functional responsibilities” of an immersion blender are not limited to preparing exclusively baby food; such a device will be your faithful kitchen assistant in preparing many other dishes.

Bosch MSM 6B100

The most budget option for an immersion blender in our review. A simple and reliable model that benefits from a long service life and easy maintenance. The power is 280 W, so this device cooks vegetable purees with a bang, but you will have to work hard on meat dishes. This blender can also be used to prepare various “adult” delicacies - cocktails, sauces, dough, etc.

Philips HR1677 Avance Collection

Very powerful blender (800 W) with variable speed, splash protection and turbo mode. Although this model is an order of magnitude more expensive than the previous one, Philips’ functionality is many times higher. The device is capable of grinding and mixing almost any product - hard or soft, small or large. The set includes a liter mixing bowl and a variety of attachments.

Braun MQ 5077

A multi-tasking, modern kitchen assistant for all occasions. With such a blender you will be able to handle any dish - pates, pastes, sauces, purees, creams, etc. The functionality of the model includes 21 speeds, power 750 W, a 1.5 liter bowl, and a large number of additional attachments. The device is very easy and convenient to use; the bowl does not have hard-to-reach places or profiled surfaces that are difficult to clean. Overall, this model is positioned as multitasking, powerful and easy to manage.

We really hope that now the question: how to choose a blender for preparing baby food in 2019 will not be unsolvable for you. From our review of the best blenders for children, you can choose an excellent model for every taste and budget. And if you want to make a choice yourself, then now you know what to look for before buying and what kind of device should be for organizing baby food.

Remembering complementary feeding and feeding my first son (he is now 14 years old), it’s a bunch of dirty little pots, graters on which you rub for half an hour, forks for chopping, etc. A NIGHTMARE AND HORROR! At that moment, purchasing a blender was simply a salvation for me, although the pots for boiling cereals, meat, vegetables, and fruits did not disappear anywhere!!! After so much time, I gave birth to my second son, and now it’s time for complementary feeding, I wasn’t too upset, I thought I already had a blender, and then a friend brought me a Philips steamer-blender to use, and then I only realized that this is just a godsend for young mothers and that technology do not stand still, no pile of dirty dishes and save a huge amount of time! Only you, the products you need and this is a miracle!!! You cook in it, turn it over and chop it SUPER! AND HEALTHY TASTY FOOD IS READY FOR THE BABY! I also cook for myself, I lost 3 kg, otherwise the weight after giving birth still didn’t go away! I ordered this miracle blender from the Mvideo online store, I’m looking forward to it arriving on August 25th and finally I’ll have my own!!!

Having a child is not only a great joy, but also a huge responsibility. After all, you have to decide so many important issues, most of which will relate to the baby’s nutrition. Here you have to choose whether to buy baby food in the store or make it at home yourself. Of course, home cooking takes more time, but you will be sure that your baby gets everything he needs.

Let's look at suitable blenders for preparing baby food at home.

Classification of blenders

Every day more and more models appear on the market, and it is becoming more and more difficult to choose from this variety. First of all, let's look at what types of blenders there are. So, they are divided into:

• Submersible;
• Stationary.

Which one is best for children is up to you to decide.

Submersible can be used in any dish or pan without emptying the contents into a special bowl. The advantages of this type are that it is small and compact, and also grinds food into purees, suitable even for babies under one year old. If we mention the disadvantages, there are not too many of them.

An immersion blender is not always comfortable to hold; at least one hand is always occupied with it. Also, it is too powerful, but in this case this is not important, because it is definitely strong enough to prepare food for the baby. In addition, such a machine can also make delicious cocktails for adults.

Mini-blenders can also be considered submersible models. This is a good option for small portions since you won't have to scrape everything into the bottle.

But such a machine is only a temporary solution, because children are growing, and soon the portion that this blender can produce will not be enough for your baby. In addition, such models often break down and have very little power, which is not always enough to chop everything correctly.

Stationary Models are machines that stand still. As a rule, they come with a bowl that is attached to the base. A huge advantage of such blenders is that you load the ingredients inside, set the necessary settings - and you can calmly go about your business.

If you have a large family and want to cook food for everyone using this machine, then a stationary blender is for you.

The downside is that cleaning such a unit can be difficult due to the many parts. Therefore, choose a blender with a bowl that is detachable - this will make cleaning easier.

Another significant disadvantage is that such machines are designed specifically for preparing large volumes of food, and if you need very little, then it is definitely not suitable for you.

Additional options

For the convenience of mothers and not only, in the last couple of years, such a model as a multicooker-blender has appeared. This is a kind of stationary blender, but with a multicooker function. Typically, this machine has a glass bowl.

Thus, you can not only grind food for your child, but also cook it. The advantages of using this unit are obvious - while you are busy with other things, it will prepare everything and quickly enough. The downsides are that it is quite bulky and not easy to clean. But the only alternative is to buy two separate devices instead of one, and this is not very practical.

There is also such a variety as a travel blender. These types of units are suitable not only for preparing baby food, but also for those who are constantly on the go and want to stay healthy. They are lightweight, quick to set up, and have enough power to cook anything.

An immersion blender can also be used as a similar unit, since it is easy to take with you and does not take up much space.

But here it is important to remember that you will need a container where you will need to mix all the products and grind them. This is perhaps the only disadvantage of this idea.

Selection criteria

It all depends entirely on your needs. If you want to use the blender exclusively for baby purees, then a regular mini blender will do the trick. If you need to cook for yourself and someone else, an immersion model is quite suitable for these purposes. If you have a large family and you plan to cook for everyone, you cannot do without a stationary machine. Well, for speed and better functionality, a multicooker blender is the best solution.

But besides these obvious details, there are some other things worth paying attention to:

• Power. The more powerful the model, the better it will be able to grind both soft and hard products;
• How spacious is the bowl? Here, again, it all depends on how many people you plan to cook for. The largest bowls are for a stationary blender or a multi-cooker blender, and the smallest are for a mini-blender;
• List of products suitable for grinding. Be sure to pay attention to this. A powerful device is more likely to be able to chop all hard fruits, such as an apple, but it is better to check this yourself;
• What attachments are included in the set? If you only plan to prepare baby food, you don't need a lot of extra features. But the blender can be used in different ways and each attachment will help you prepare a new dish;
• The material from which the device is made is also very important. Moreover, in the case of babies, it is best to choose a model made of metal or glass, as they are more environmentally friendly than plastic. If you do come across a plastic utensil, be careful to ensure that the material does not come into contact with food when cooking.

It is worth remembering that liquid food is intended only for infants and children under one year old. Subsequently, you need to gradually transfer the baby to solid food.

Review of popular models

It is impossible not to say about the model Avent-Philips SCF 870/22. You can easily cook steamed vegetables, porridge, or meat and fish in its own juice. Cooked vegetables can be immediately chopped and served to the child as baby food. Bowl capacity 450 ml. It will help you cook enough, but for a large family this amount will obviously not be enough.

The set includes only one attachment, for simple dishes, with a power of 400 W, which allows you to chop food well and efficiently. But this car still has one significant drawback - it is quite noisy.

Buyers are generally satisfied with the device they have purchased; there are many positive reviews about the convenience and speed of the model. Many people have only complaints about the price; users believe that the cost is greatly inflated. Several people have complained about the residue that won't come off and the operation of the knife.

Next on our list is BeabaBabycook 912130. A 600 ml bowl is definitely enough for a large family. The power here is lower - only 350 W, but the machine copes well with large portions and operates almost silently. According to the manufacturer, this unit is shock-resistant.

Many people praise the quality of the parts and the volume of the bowl, because they want to cook not only for the child, but also for themselves. The model does not sound the sound signal, instead the light comes on, and there was a very ambivalent attitude towards this. Some say that this is convenient, since the child does not wake up from the sound and you can cook in close proximity to him, but for others it is very inconvenient to monitor whether the light bulb is on.

Philips AVENT SCF860/25- the undisputed leader on our list. It has a convenient set with six cups that can be covered with a lid and left in the refrigerator or carried with you on walks. In addition, this model is capable of grinding not only vegetables and fruits, but also meat, nuts and other solid objects, which will significantly expand your baby’s diet. The set includes a recipe book and a feeding kit.

Users are very pleased with the purchase and note its convenience and quality of parts.

Braun MR 320 Baby. It is capable of turning 500 milliliters of food into puree at a time, which is very convenient if you have more than one child. The bowl is not made of plastic, but of glass, resistant to high temperatures, so it can be heated in the microwave. The power of 450 W helps it chop hard vegetables and fruits, as well as nuts.

For easy preservation of freshness, the blender is equipped with a special lid that pumps air out of the container and makes it airtight. Apart from this, there are other additional functions like a spice grinder and coffee bean grinding.

Buyers are definitely happy with their purchase, praising the speed and ability to grind almost anything, and talking about the quality. There were a few complaints about the small glass, but even these people spoke positively about the model.

In the forefront among stationary models will undoubtedly be unit Rolsen SM-310MW. This blender, first of all, differs from all others in that it is wireless. In other words, you can take it with you on trips, move it from room to room, and generally use this function to the fullest. At 300 watts of power, it is still capable of shredding many different foods.