Oh the things you will need

So before I get really deep into my adventure with making my own baby food I thought I would give you the low down and dirty on the things you will need. There is a world of different options out there but this is what I will be using.

To start off you need some good baby food storage. I chose the following:

Mumi and Bubi solids starter kit trays: These have much more cube sections so I can make ahead and make several types of purees. I also like that they are BPA and PVC free. (If you haven't noticed already this is a big thing for me).

Beaba multiportion tray: I love the look of these and they are a decent size. I feel like these would be really great for when baby is eating a bit more during feedings.

Annabel Karmel freezer tray: This was a lot smaller than I had originally anticipated but for those who are doing just a little bit of homemade food it would be perfect.

OXO tot baby blocks: I got a bunch of these to use for storing and carting my frozen cubes back and forth between wherever I am going. I can just pop the cubes out of the trays once they are frozen and pop one into the fridge to thaw for the next meal.

So now that we have covered storage it is time for the big stuff. I opted to use what I already have because I didn't see the sense in buying an actual cooker for something I will use for maybe a couple of months. So for me I am using a multipot with a steamer insert and my blender/food processor combination. Some people like to also have an immersion blender but so far I haven't seen it as necessary.

Now you have your tools you need your "recipes". A great place for information is the wholesome baby food website. If you like you can also pick up a few books. I myself opted for the Annabel Karmel Top 100 baby purees as well as Cooking for Baby.

Dishes and utensils of your choice are a good idea too. I have several that I like from Munchkin, Sassy, Nuk, Tommee Tippee and Oxo tot.

Now off you go to make your own baby food!