Considering recent reports of the alarming levels of heavy metals in commercial baby food, it’s no wonder so many parents are now preferring to make their own baby food at home. Research shows that ingesting high levels of heavy metals can affect your child’s IQ, behavior, and health. (1) You probably already have several kitchen appliances at home, and you can certainly use these to make homemade baby food. But if you’re pressed for time or prefer cooking using fewer supplies and steps, then baby food makers might be right for you. For example, a Baby Brezza food maker can help you prepare your baby’s purees from raw ingredients with just one touch of a button. It blends food in the same jar you use for steaming. So, it reduces the steps and lets you cook from scratch without transferring into different cooking tools. Can you use a Baby Brezza as a food processor? Can you cook meat and chicken or use frozen fruit and vegetables in Baby Brezza? Find out below.
Benefits Of Preparing Homemade Baby Food
There are many benefits of preparing your little one’s food at home:
You can save money. You have the option to prepare fresh food anytime your baby needs it or cook in batches and store them in food jars for future use. You get to control the ingredients. You can make baby food the perfect consistency, according to your baby’s preferences or needs. You’re sure that your baby’s food is free from additives, fillers, preservatives, and other harmful ingredients. You can opt for reusable baby food pouches or other food storage containers for easy reheating or feeding on the go. You can store freshly prepared homemade baby food in ice cube trays or whatever option you have on hand.
Baby Brezza Food Makers: Common Features
They’re a steam cooker and a grinder or blender in one. They automatically steam and blend homemade baby food with one push of a button. There’s no need to transfer the food from the steam cooker to the blender. They can be easy to use and clean. They have food-grade blades, a stainless steel heating plate, and silicone gaskets. The spout is designed for easy pouring into baby food containers. They feature an LCD control panel, a fully accessible steam tank, and a removable water tank. You can also use them for cooking pasta, vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, soup, and other foods.
Can I Use A Baby Brezza As A Food Processor?
Yes. This product isn’t just for baby foods but can also be used as a regular food processor.
Can You Cook Meat In Baby Brezza?
Yes, you can cook meat using the steam and blend functions.
Can You Cook Chicken In Baby Brezza?
Yes, it’s also possible to cook chicken and other meats in this baby food processor.
Can You Use Frozen Fruit In Baby Brezza?
Yes, you can use this baby food maker to defrost and steam frozen fruits, like strawberries.
Can You Use Frozen Vegetables In Baby Brezza?
Yes, you can steam anything in this baby food processor, including frozen veggies.
Main Differences
Baby Brezza Glass Baby Food Maker (One Step)
It has a glass jar that can be safer because this material doesn’t contaminate food. It can also be cleaned and sterilized at higher temperatures. (2)
Baby Brezza One Step Baby Food Maker Deluxe
It costs less ($129.99) than the glass Baby Brezza ($199.99). It has a slightly smaller capacity (3.5 cups of baby food) than the glass (four cups).
Baby Brezza Glass Baby Food Maker (One Step)
Price
$199.99
What Makes It Special?
Its jar is made of glass.
Key Features
Material: Glass jar and stainless steel blades
Capabilities: Three cooking options in one button push: steam and blend, steam only, or blend only
Cup Capacity: Four cups of baby food
Portability: Not portable
Timer: Yes
Dishwasher safe: Yes, the glass bowl and blade are dishwasher-safe
Steam tank: Easily accessible for cleaning
Other Specifications & Special Features
Dimensions: 9.75 x 7.5 x 9 inches
Warranty: 18-month limited warranty (for buyers on BabyBrezza.com) or one year if you buy from other retailers
Product Recall
None
Cons
It can be more expensive than the other Baby Brezza food maker made of plastic. Still, cheaper doesn’t always mean better because glass is safer than plastic. (2)
Customer Reviews
Positive Reviews “I had fresh baby food in 25 minutes. The clean up was a breeze too. I make her food while I’m cooking dinner and it’s not that much extra work. Love the quality, design and functionality of the machine.” – Reviewer on Baby Brezza’s website. Negative Reviews
Baby Brezza One Step Food Maker Deluxe
Price
$129.99
What Makes It Special?
It features a 12-piece system that makes, serves, and stores homemade baby food. Each box comes with three reusable food pouches and filling funnels.
Key Features
Material: BPA-free plastic and stainless steel blades
Capabilities: Three cooking options in one button push: steam and blend, steam only, or blend only
Cup Capacity: 3.5 cups of baby food
Portability: Not portable
Timer: Yes
Dishwasher safe: Yes, all non-electronic parts
Other Specifications & Special Features
Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.5 x 11.25 inches
Warranty: 18-month limited warranty (for BabyBrezza.com buyers) or one year if you buy from other retailers
Product Recall
None
Cons
The jar is made of plastic. Even if it’s BPA-free, studies show that alternatives to BPA (bisphenol-A) plastics can still leak toxic chemicals similar to the ones they were supposed to replace in BPA-containing plastics. (3)
Customer Reviews
Positive Reviews “Automatically steams + blends with the push of one button! This removes an entire step in the baby food making process. No steaming then putting it in the food processor.” – Reviewer on Baby Brezza’s website. Negative Reviews “I’ve tried sweet potatoes two separate times making sure that there is enough water in the tank and I don’t put to much food in at a time but the food is always raw afterwards.” – Reviewer on Baby Brezza’s website.
Which Baby Food Maker Is The Best?
If you prefer a safer jar, the Baby Brezza Glass One Step Baby Food Maker can be the better option. A glass jar is a safer choice because it doesn’t leach potentially harmful chemicals onto food. It can also be cleaned or sterilized at higher temperatures. (2) This baby food processor has a slightly bigger capacity (four cups) compared to the other model (3.5 cups of baby food). However, if you prefer a more budget-friendly option ($129.99), you can choose the Baby Brezza One Step Baby Food Maker Deluxe. The glass Baby Brezza costs $199.99.
How to Use Your Baby Brezza Food Maker
You can also opt to store the cooked food in storage containers.
Other Baby Brezza Products
Formula Pro Advanced baby formula dispenser One-Step formula mixer Instant warmer Bottle + bottle warmer Baby bottle sterilizer One-Step sterilizer and dryer Baby soothe massager Smart soothing mat 2-in-1 swaddle transition sleepsuit 3-in-1 swaddle transition sleepsuit Changing station
REFERENCES (1) https://oversight.house.gov/sites/democrats.oversight.house.gov/files/2021-02-04%20ECP%20Baby%20Food%20Staff%20Report.pdf (2) https://www.usgbc.org/articles/why-glass-better-plastic (3) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4063249/
