https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:03:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-156456 Sat, 12 May 2012 06:33:40 +0000 mrs. bird 156456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think some people are also drawn to using the baby food specific makers because they are BPA free and if you own a food processor already it likely has BPA in it. Prior to this year almost all of them had bpa. Now more are coming out with bpa free bowls. Your not storing it in there, but some people choose to avoid bpa as much as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-156440 Sat, 12 May 2012 05:30:45 +0000 mediagirl 156440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll probably use the microwave to steam. It's cheaper than buying a steamer and there won't be another gadgets for my hubs to get annoyed with. :-) We have an awesome Cuisinart food processor that I plan on using for her solids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-150800 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:56:38 +0000 sorrycharlie 150800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks guys! sorry so long to respond. I am thinking now perhaps of just using my existant blender and picking up a cheap steamer, if I get lucky on a sale, or just using the microwave or stove! I really didn't even thinking how quick puree-period can be, so I'll wait and see how she does! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149659 Sun, 06 May 2012 10:08:18 +0000 Cole 149659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Looch that makes sense because the small size was my biggest issue. It took me four rounds to do one butternut squash stop I swore never again BUT if you were just taking part of your meal and doing it for baby and storing a small amount of leftovers out makes more sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149514 Sun, 06 May 2012 07:34:06 +0000 looch 149514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Beaba is perfect for people that don't want to make huge batches of stuff and don't have the space to store it. I believe it was made for Europeans, who have tiny kitchens (some apartments don't even have real kitchens) and even less freezer space. It was perfect for us because of this and I still use it to this day to steam veggies for dinner. I also use it to steam and puree fruits to make ice pops.</p> <p>We also don't have a microwave, so defrosting is a PITA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149416 Sat, 05 May 2012 21:46:55 +0000 Arden 149416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was thinking about this too... I'm even less sure what I want to do after reading these replies though! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149413 Sat, 05 May 2012 21:43:52 +0000 SAHM0811 149413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Beaba for DD1... Why I didn't use it again was because there was no way for me to scrub down the well that you put the water in for steaming... To clean it, the instructions say you should steam vinegar I think... I forgot! But I just would've felt better wiping/scrubbing it down and there was no way I could do that, so I just used pots for steaming and a regular blender instead. Anyway, we didn't do purees for long, though! We quickly went to BLW because she hated purees! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149357 Sat, 05 May 2012 20:15:01 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 149357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Microwaving is steaming - so all you need to do is pop your veggies in the microwave with a little water and then puree in the food processor. All my girlfriends who got the beaba cook as gifts returned them because they were just not worth the cost. Plus, BLW doesn't do any purees, so you may not even need either! I can't wait to give baby Stroller a wedge of avocado in a couple of months :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149325 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:49:17 +0000 cupcakemama 149325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As pp have said, go a normal one. I just used a bullet that I already had. LO was eating straight purees for maybe 2 months max ? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149285 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:05:44 +0000 Andrea 149285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely get a normal one. Your LO may not be eating purees for very long at all so I think you will be better off getting a regular one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149221 Sat, 05 May 2012 15:59:00 +0000 chopsuey 149221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made LO's food in our Blendtec. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149094 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:44:20 +0000 Mrs. Pen 149094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My family was incredibly generous, my aunts/grandma went in on a baby bullet with baby steamer, then my friend bought me a hand blender and another friend bought me the ninja (and "adult" processor). So far, we definitely use the Ninja the most, because we use it for our cooking too!</p> <p>But the baby bullet steamer has been amazing because I can sterilize all his pacifiers and small toys. He isn't old enough for solids yet, so I'm not sure which I will use most often... we'll have to see.</p> <p>But i think you would be fine with just an adult item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149090 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:40:40 +0000 Rubies 149090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Baby Brezza, which steams and purees, as well. It's like the Beaba but cheaper! I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149087 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:38:16 +0000 autumnlove 149087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I plan on using a Kitchenaid food processor because I don't want to buy anything else! ( wedding gift, still unopened) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149081 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:33:46 +0000 heffalump 149081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I would. LO only ate purees for about 3 months, and it probably would have been even less time if she had more teeth sooner, so I don't think it's worth it to buy something specific to baby food. You'll be able to use the steamer later on in life too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149078 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:31:45 +0000 sorrycharlie 149078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: hmm..should I buy a steamer instead and just use our blender to mash it up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149076 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:29:36 +0000 heffalump 149076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We already have the magic bullet, a blender, and a hand blender. So I didn't buy anything new. I made LO's food in big batches and froze them. It's so easy, just steam (my mom gave me a steamer that does two foods at a time), process, and when LO was littler I would strain it too. Then put into ice cube trays to freeze. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/beaba-babycook-or-a-normal-grown-up-food-processor#post-149072 Sat, 05 May 2012 09:27:55 +0000 sorrycharlie 149072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking about researching baby led weaning, but also interested in making my own food. I will admit I am a complete novice in the kitchen when it comes to some things, and the Beaba looks fantastic - one dial and it steams AND purees?? </p> <p>On the other hand, an "adult" food processor would last us longer, perhaps. However, some foods would have to be prepped/steamed ahead of time.</p> <p>For the sake of time and/or money, what would you get? We are not looking to spend more than $100 on either item. </p>