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I used my food processor and my microwave. After seeing the Breeza I could see why people would use it but the microwave/food processor worked for us!

I'm sure they're convenient, but I think they're a waste of money. I've made baby food for both my kiddos and use an immersion blender and steamer basket I already owned. Easy to use and clean and cheap.

@LindsayInNY: to steam the food first before chopping it up. Like - sweet potatoes.

I used a Beaba for my first 2. It was convenient! I kind of want to upgrade, but not sure it'll be worth the cost since I could always just use a regular steamer and we do BLW for the most part...

I bought one but found that it was more trouble than it was worth, and it made such small batches, so I returned it and just steamed or baked veggies, pureed them in the blender, and froze them in ice cube trays.

I just use my normal food processor.

I used a baby Brezza but I think it would have been just as easy with a microwave and blender

@LindsayInNY: I'm even lazier than @mediagirl: I put it in a glass bowl, add a bit of water (not much at all) and microwave until hot. pour into blender, add a bit more water, then blend. more water will thin it more depending on desired consistency.

I have a double Beaba which is really awesome but I wouldn't have bought it if it had t have been a gift. It's great being able to steam and purée in the same container. However, purées are only needed for a short period - we are already starting to phase out at 8.5 months. So if you have a food processor or immersion blender you could microwave or stove top steam and then blend.

We use our immersion blender. I love that thing and use it daily for other things besides baby food.

I had a Beaba. I was living abroad, had the tiniest fridge known to mankind, no microwave, no food processor and I was looking for a solution where I didn't have to wash a lot of extra pieces and since we were moving back to the US eventually I didn't want to invest in a lot of appliances, so the Beaba turned out to be a complete lifesaver. I used it so much, I would even steam vegetables for my husband and I in it.

I really find it's the best solution if you're going to cook small amounts at every meal. If you're going to cook and then freeze, the Beaba isn't your best option.

I used a vegetable steamer (like this one: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/vegetable-steamer-with-feet/s545589?b=1?affiliate=1552&campaignid=206595536&adgroupid=13838805176&targetid=kwd-75700726016&adpos=1o1&creative=44897459456&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CLzJiaOOsckCFYkdgQod8ywFWA), and then my food processor. Worked great.

We have the beaba babycook, and it works great for small batches and reheating but, when I would make large batches I would use my large steamer and blender. But it is nice for conviniently warming food instead of microwaving it (I don't like using the microwave) I only wished I had bought the larger model that holds more food.

We used a hand me down Beaba. So glad we didn't buy anything b/c we only did like 2-3 weeks of purree and went into BLW instead.

@LindsayInNY: I freeze in the Kiddo Feedo containers. 2 oz each, a lid, and easy to get the food out. I had a Beaba tray with my first and it was fine but had fewer molds per tray. I freeze in those and then move them to ziplocs to store. I use the Squooshi reusable pouches for serving.