Making own food, what utensils do you use?

[liljava]

I havent started my DS on solids yet but was wondering what utensils you use to make your own baby food?
What are your must haves for pureeing?
straining?
mashing? have a magic bullet and was going to use that but i see all these other things and just wonder what i really need. Also have very small kitchen so looking for small items.

Thanks, misty

[robynfuller]

Hi there found this on wholesomebabyfood.com thought it may help.

The List Below Outlines the Tools You Will Need for Making Homemade Baby Food. You'll be surprised to see that most of these are probably in your kitchen already!
Blender and/or Food Processor: Pureeing

Stick Mixer: Pureeing smaller jobs or "on-the-go" meals

Grinder: Pureeing smaller jobs or "on-the-go" meals

Ice Cube Trays (or Storage Containers for freezing): Freezing food cubes

Freezer bags: Storing the frozen food cubes from the ice tray.

Strainer/Colander: Holding and draining cooked fruits and vegetables

Small Holed Strainer/Fine Mesh Strainer: Pushing more textured foods through to make a more fine and smooth purée (Good for separating green bean and pea skins from purée)

Steamer Basket: Steaming fruits and vegetable

Masher: Mashing vegetables and fruits when baby gradates to a thicker or more chunky texture (i.e. Potato Masher)

Sharpie or Permanent Marker: Label freezer bags with food cube type and date prepared and frozen

Yes!! The above items are ALL you will need! Easy Peasy!

HTH
Robyn

[robynfuller]

You should check out the site they have some great recipes and freezing and storing tips. I found tons of info.Started cereal a week ago but once solids are kinda established I would also like to make my own food for bab - the fresher the better.

[Antoinesmom]

HI, I've been using the magic bullet to do my purees and found it works fine for me. If the fruit or veggie has lumps I pass it through the jucer that comes with magic bullet and it would make a nice puree. Now I pass it through a strainer as the holes are bigger this way he learns to eat a little bit of lumps. I'll eventually stop that too and just pass the food through the magic bullet. For storing I also use ice trays and ziploc bags for the freezer.

[Karima]

i have a hand-held blender that i just bought and i think it is wonderful.  i use it all the time because i can handle small amounts and really cuts down on the washing up.  i love it and would recommend it to anyone wanting to make their own baby food.