Tommee Tippee Baby Food Steam Blender, White

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You might well have a blender at home already, but if you want to be able to make small portions, a dedicated baby blender is what you need. The best baby food maker will help you whip up a purée in no time, without making a mess (leave that to the babies!). Functions: Steamer and blender | Dimensions: 14D x 32.6W x 31.2H centimetres | Capacity: 200g What we love We’ve got this one. It’s pretty good and very easy to clean.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Talipesmum) Our verdict When it comes to buying a baby food maker, there’s a somewhat bafflingly amount of choice available – from simple blenders for baby food to clever multifunction steam and blend gadgets that allow you to create healthy baby meals from raw ingredients. Why you should trust us

To do this, first unplug the machine and remove the lid, water hopper and bottle stand, setting the filter to one side (top side down). Clean them using hot soapy water, rinsing thoroughly with cold water, before allowing to dry naturally (do not use cloths or tea towels to dry). Do not use any accessories other than those supplied. Do not put any utensils into the blender when the blender is turned on. Turn your Baby Food Maker off at the power supply and unplug it. Carefully disassemble the blade from the jug and wash all parts in warm soapy water.

Should I purée or do baby-led weaning?

The baby food makers and blenders we recommend come with all manner of gadgets and extras. Generally, the more you pay, the more you'll get, but here are a few features to look out for that you might find useful. Press the mode button and choose the blend option. Set the blend time using the +/- buttons for a maximum blend time of 2 minutes. Pour the white vinegar liquid down the sink. Rinse the water tank with clean cool water to remove any build up that came loose as a result of the descaling process and pour liquid down the sink. You may like to repeat this process to remove any residual build up or white vinegar. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use, close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near any children. Plug machine into mains power supply, the power button LED will be flashing. Press the power button to turn on the machine. The power button LED will continue to flash and the LCD display will illuminate (E).

Press the blend button and set the blend time using the +/- buttons. Maximum blend time of 5 minutes (G).

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But while this blender is not as robust as some, it's compact enough for small kitchens and especially handy if you’re going to leave it out on the counter and use it for every meal. It comes with a recipe book and a spatula and, because it’s Philips, some spare parts are available as well. For parents who choose to get their little gourmet started with spoonfuls of puréed vegetables, fruit and other foods, a baby food maker can be an invaluable addition to your kitchen.