https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:28:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-302182 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:08:29 +0000 regberadaisy 302182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I guess the one downside is if your LO grabs a hold of it and throws it on the ground? Otherwise the canning jars are made to be boiled all the time and reused so I like that.</p> <p>@Coco Bee: my co-worker does that! I've been meaning to ask my day care teachers if any of the other parents use glass jars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300680 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:00:52 +0000 looch 300680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am glad you found a solution! I saw a special thermos with customized inner containers at the mall, a mom was using it to feed her little girl, but I haven't been able to actually find one to buy, but it's the same concept you're going to do!</p> <p>I will see if I can find it again, maybe the second time is a charm! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300545 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:36:48 +0000 Mrs. Pen 300545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: re: heating, I never heat LO's food! I just don't see a need. I don't want to destroy any nutrients. If it's frozen, I take out the food I need for the next day and defrost it in the fridge. </p> <p>the food he eats warm is if I freshly make him food; like tonight we had pot roast and veggies, so I pureed some veggies and cut up the meat and gave it to him so it was warm.</p> <p>Also, re: how much solids they eat - every baby is so different! I know some of the pp's said you don't need to bring food into daycare early on - but Cobi eats SO MUCH!! And now he is on 3 consistent meals a day, plus his normal/regular nursing schedule (morning, nap 1, nap 2, bedtime and one night session). I guess it will just depend on how your baby takes to solids. Some love it and some reject it. My nephew has finally started eating real food and he is a year old. He wanted nothing to do with it up until now.</p> <p>Re: jars; I like the jelly jar idea! We have the baby bullet storage set and like it, but I wouldn't have bought it if it hadn't been a gift either. I would have just used ice cube trays and zip locs as well.</p> <p>Also, idk if this would gross you out but I posted on CL to get the glass baby food jars from other moms. I would just sterilize them. But that's an idea that doesn't cost any $$! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300510 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:10:48 +0000 erwoo 300510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad makes disposable 2oz containers that you can re-use. I used that and ice cube trays to freeze purée. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300291 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:01:35 +0000 Mrsbells 300291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Are there any downsides to using glass jars? Do you know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300288 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:59:13 +0000 Mrsbells 300288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Oh ok cool thanks for that information. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300271 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:45:51 +0000 regberadaisy 300271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: oh yes, per jar in a case! IF I remember correctly. It's been a while since I bought new jars. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300260 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:42:02 +0000 Mrsbells 300260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Its $1 per jar right? rather than per case </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300257 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:40:18 +0000 regberadaisy 300257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: oh very good point although probably not for another month since fall produce/fruits are great for canning as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300254 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:39:08 +0000 Mrsbells 300254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LivsMama: @regberadaisy: @dagret: Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300215 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:16:00 +0000 dagret 300215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if you want to use the bell freezer jars, they will likely go on sale/clearance soon... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300205 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:08:26 +0000 regberadaisy 300205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yea, I would only use the canning jars if you plan to reuse for other things when you no longer need them. I can so I would use them for canning afterwards so no big deal.<br /> For price comparison the ball canning jars in a case of 12 are roughly $1-$1.25 at my local supermarket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300202 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:06:31 +0000 LivsMama 300202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I think the metal tops are a good thing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300188 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:58:23 +0000 Mrsbells 300188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LivsMama: yes in the beginning I will only give solids at home until she gets the hang of it, but I will still use a some jars in the fridge. So are the metal tops a bad thing?</p> <p>@looch: yeah I think I agree with @regberadaisy: about putting the icecubes directly into the thermos. Actually I am taking Mrs bees advice, I will heat up the puree at home in a jar and then place the heated jar inside thermos because I dont want the daycare to heat it up in the microwave </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300180 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:54:40 +0000 LivsMama 300180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ETA - Liv never liked purees, so we skipped them and went straight to table food with BLW. So I might not have needed the storage containers as much as another person might. Something else to consider, as glass is pricier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300167 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:47:30 +0000 LivsMama 300167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: truthfully, right at the start, you wont need them (from my experience.) they eat so little that you should be able to just do it at night or morning and night, unless you want them to give the solids during the day. </p> <p>After that though, I would go glass. I jsut dont trust plastic even if it is BPA free and all that fancy stuff. I use a lot of Wean Green food storage sets and plain glass containers. I love the glass mason jar idea too. More than the ones I use because they have metal tops as opposed to plastic </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300156 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:42:18 +0000 regberadaisy 300156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: that really wouldn't work that well, I think in the beginning when they are only eating 1-2oz. Daycare would have to heat the whole thing then reheat the whole thing again a few times throughout the day.<br /> And you wouldn't be able to reheat the purees IN the thermos right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300151 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:39:35 +0000 looch 300151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: yes, you can! Put the whole thermos in the freezer, get it nice and cold, then just pop the purees out of your ice cube trays and go...if you don't mind that the peas get mixed with the carrots! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300147 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:36:13 +0000 Mrsbells 300147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Oh I get it, I thought you mean actual littles jars like the baby food jars but made out of metal. Thanks for that link though because I do need a thermos to put my jars in. But I cant put her purees food directly in there lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300143 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:34:13 +0000 looch 300143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: it's just a fancy thermos with a screw on lid. I lurvvveee mine, use it all the time for my son, even at 21 months.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Foogo-Thermos-Leak-Proof-Food-Blue/dp/B000O3LFRK/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Foogo-Thermos-Leak-Proof-Food-Blue/dp/B000O3LFRK/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300139 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:31:23 +0000 Mrsbells 300139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Lol! do you have a link or picture? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300124 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:24:05 +0000 pastemoo 300124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>lol. i was going to buy some stuff in jars and then just wash and sterilize the jars and re-use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300114 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:21:03 +0000 looch 300114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Metal food jar! Metal food jar!</p> <p>Just kidding, but it might be a good solution for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300111 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:19:46 +0000 Mrsbells 300111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I wish I got it as a gift too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300110 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:18:45 +0000 mrsjazz 300110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I wouldn't have bought it for myself--I was going to just go with my regular blender, but it was a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300108 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:17:22 +0000 Mrsbells 300108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Thanks i will check and see if my local store has them.<br /> I actually dont am not sure what the benefits of plastic are over glass. I would have thought glass would be better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300107 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:16:44 +0000 Mrsbells 300107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Yeah I really wanted the baby bullet but I got talked out of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300105 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:16:21 +0000 Mrsbells 300105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Its by mumi &amp; bubi<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mumi-Bubi-Starter-Compact--Recipes/dp/B004A9ZF3Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1347995478&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=mumi++%26+bubi" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Mumi-Bubi-Starter-Compact--Recipes/dp/B004A9ZF3Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1347995478&#038;sr=1-1&#038;keywords=mumi++%26+bubi</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300103 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:15:57 +0000 mrsjazz 300103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: What's the brand name of that ice cube tray. It looks cute, I want to copy off of you. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-still-cant-decide-which-storage-jars-to-get#post-300094 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:13:43 +0000 mrsjazz 300094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was gifted Baby bullet containers, so I'm planning on using those and the ice cube/ziploc thing if I don't like those. </p>