Child Developement

Instead of buying premade baby food, you can prepare your own nutritious baby food with a puree maker in no time at all.

What to consider?

• Do you really need one?
  • Making purees at home is a healthier and cheaper alternative to buying ready-made ones. But a puree maker is not an essential as you CAN use a normal steamer and blender or masher. It does make life more convenient if you want to spend less time in the kitchen.
  • Another reason to consider having a separate puree maker for your baby is if you tend to use your normal blender for blending chilli and strong spices which you wouldn't want to mix with your baby's food.
• Age
  • Choose your puree maker depending on your child's stage of growth and development. At each stage, the food preparation will change to suit the baby's development.
    • 4-6 months: Pureed food, when the baby is exploring new tastes
    • 8-10 months: Soft chew/thicker consistency
    • 10 months+: Chunkier
• Type of Puree Maker
  • Baby Puree Makers come in three different styles. The type most suitable for you depends on a trade-off of cost vs. how much time you want to get involved in food prep.
    • All-in-one
      • Steams and blends in one product
      • Requires a single preparation bowl
      • Requires maintenance of steam water tank
    • Blender Only
      • Requires precooking
      • Best option when preparing baby food is not the only goal
      • Fewer parts that are easy to maintain
      • Healthier since food is not cooked in plastic
    • Manual Food Mill
      • Requires time and effort to prepare the food
      • May not be practical for new parents with limited time
      • Most economical choice
• Ease of Cleaning
  • Dishwasher safe products will save you time. Baby food makers with steaming function requires additional care than puree makers since it requires descaling and tank cleaning.
• Capacity
  • A bigger capacity means that you can make multiple meals in one go and freeze the rest. While a baby's meal size will depend on age, a 4.5 cup capacity makes about 17 servings.

Popular brands		BEABA Babycook	Cuisinart	Philips Avent	Pigeon	Sage
Product Image
Model		Beaba Babycook Solo 4-in-1 Baby Food Maker - Scandinavian Grey	Cuisinart BFM-1000GN Baby Food Maker Bottle Warmer	Philips Avent 4 in 1 Healthy Baby Food Maker Basic Bundle (SCF875/01+SCF716/00)	Pigeon Home Baby Food Maker	Sage Spoonfuls Puree and Blend
Features		Steamer and blender baby food maker with two containers for cooking and pureeing.	Puree or chop baby food Blade lock system to hold blade in place steam blade for even steam distribution Bowl seal to prevent spitting Powerful motor for precise chopping Additional bottle warmer	Create different textures from purees to chunky food Anti-slip base to prevent spills Easy grip for self feeding	Grate, strain, squeeze, grind and store in one set	Lightweight and portable for blending vegetables and meat on the go and at home
Type		All-in-One	All-in-One	All-in-one	Manual	Blender only
Steaming		Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Blending/Mashing		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Capacity		1.1 ltr 4.7 cups	4 cups; 7.8” x 12.2” x 10”	1L for steaming solid food 720 ml for blending liquids	Not available	Not available
Accessories		1000 ml bowl for mixing food; Spatulas Mixing Lid Smoothie Filter	Spatula Bottle Adapter Ring Integrated Measuring Cup	Philips Avent Toddler Mealtime set Deep scoop spoon and fork 120 ml storage pot	Strainer Pestle Grating plate	One immersion blender with food processor attachment. Stainless steel mixing blades with 120V/250W motor
Dishwasher safe		Yes	No	Yes	Not available	Yes
Easy to clean		No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cost		SGD 269	SGD 229.37	SGD 189	SGD 49.90	SGD 52.57
Where to buy		pupsikstudio.com	qoo10.sg	Lazada.sg	pupsikstudio.com	ezbuy.sg

Tips

• Steam before pureeing food to break down fibres that are otherwise difficult for your baby to digest. You should steam even peaches or pears since the fibres are hard to digest for your bub. Steaming maintains the most nutrients vs other cooking methods.
• Wash your food maker parts by hand with warm soap water rather than with a dishwasher to increase its durability.
• Scored a deal overseas? Do confirm that the power adaptor is safe for use in Singapore.
• You can use leftover steaming water or breast milk to dilute the puree to the right consistency for your LO. However, avoid using leftover liquid from carrots due to the presence of nitrates.
• Your baby will take time to develop a taste for baby food. Until you know that your baby likes a certain food, avoid making large batches and instead make small portions to test out preference.
• Apply the 4-day wait rule when you introduce your baby to solid food to check for any possible food allergies.
• Consult your pediatrician before starting your baby on any new food.
• Here's some popular foods to introduce at different ages:
  • 6-8 months:
    • Pureed or strained fruits (banana, pears, applesauce, peaches, avocado)
    • Pureed or strained vegetables (well-cooked carrots, squash, sweet potato)
    • Pureed meat (chicken, pork, beef) or tofu
    • Unsweetened yogurt (no cow's milk until age 1)
    • Pureed legumes (black beans, chickpeas, edamame, fava beans, black-eyed peas, lentils, kidney beans)
    • Iron-fortified cereal (oats, barley)
  • 8-10 months:
    • Small amounts of soft pasteurized cheese, cottage cheese, and unsweetened yogurt
    • Finger foods (O-shaped cereal, small bits of scrambled eggs, well-cooked pieces of potato, well-cooked spiral pasta, teething crackers, small pieces of bread)
    • Protein (small bits of meat, poultry, boneless fish, tofu, and well-cooked beans, like lentils, split peas, pintos, or black beans)
  • 10-12 months:
    • Fruit mashed or cut into cubes or strips
    • Bite-size, soft-cooked vegetables (peas, carrots)
    • Combo foods (macaroni and cheese, casseroles)