Cuisinart BFM-1000 Baby Food Maker and Bottle Warmer

This product is a life saver. 3 in 1 is super convenient and is a space saver. Where do i start.... the bottle warmer is great. It can accommodate any bottle type. For narrow bottles, it has an attachment that you put over it in order to secure the bottle and trap the steam. I use a bottle that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top. The attachment still works for this bottle type. The amount of water needed to heat the bottle is dependent on if the milk is cold or at room temperature. It always heats my bottles perfectly. The babyfood maker works great. Easy to use and clean.... be careful, the blade is super sharp. The user guide comes with a chart that indicates how much water you need for each particular fruit/veggie. The chart also indicates the age appropriate range. I found this very useful. I didn't have to constantly google when is it ok to give a baby X Y and Z. It also has a few easy recipes. To steam you simply put in the container, attach the blade, add the ingredients, place the cover, then add the suggested amount of water. There is no timer.... the amount of time is dependent on the amount of water that you add. The user guide provides the timing information. Once the steamer is done, you can now puree the food. The instructions will usually ask for you to pulse the food in order to break it down before you complete puree it. You have to hold the knob down while you puree, but it usually only takes 30 seconds to complete. You have to wait for the machine to cool down before you do your next batch, but the instructions indicate that you can speed the cooling time by adding cold water to the reservoir then dump it out after a few minutes. I do this all the time as I like to store my food in bulk. In order to clean the reservoir, you just add a vinegar and water solution as the instruction say and let it sit. Great product. Worth every penny. I suggest this machine to all of my expecting friends

After countless hours of researching I found this product. Making baby food has been traditionally time consuming and messy for me. One pot to steam, then put into a traditional blender for blending, then put into baby containers. Although this is "doable" it's not convenient. I looked into the Baby Bullet and Beaba Baby Cook and was originally planning on going with the Baby Bullet since we own the magic bullet and it works just fine. When I saw this unit I was very excited because it's a Cuisinart. I've used their products for years and they always work great, have very little maintenance and are easy to clean. In short, you can tell they actually use their products, not just sell them.The product itself is attractively packaged and easy to assemble. A base unit, the container, a blade, and the lid. Boom. You're ready for blending. Just add the water, put your food in and move the dial to steam. My favorite part about this is that your food is steamed in the same container that it is blended, so you don't lose the nutrients that are normally lost due to steaming. Very Nice. The size of the container is great for making small batches or large. The blender chops everything up to a nice puree with little effort and our baby loves it! And we love that we are feeding our baby natural nutritious foods.I can't say enough of how great this Baby Food Maker is. One of the best investments we have made when it comes to baby stuff. Along with this item we purchased the Wholesome Baby Food Guide http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/044658410X/ref=oh_details_o03_s02_i09?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and that has been a great help for background information on what foods offer the best nutrition. I enjoy the recipes that they have but don't find it really necessary as we blend together mixes of fruits and vegetables that we enjoy and our baby has loved every batch. But If you are looking for a book that has a great balance of food education and great recipes. I would recommend that one as well. Happy Blending!

This is the first and only baby food maker that I have purchased and I'm so glad I went with Cuisinart. It is pricey, but in my opinion worth every penny. The appliance is easy to use and clean and it's reliable for consistent results every time. There are only 4 pieces to clean with every batch of food: The bowl, the blade, the lid and the spatula/ scraper. Each piece rinses super easy and so far I haven't had any food that stained any parts. I primarily use this appliance for fruits and veggies and have not tried meat purees yet, so I can't comment on that.The only downside is that I am unable to use the bottle warmer function. I've tried it several times and it just doesn't warm a cold bottle. I suppose if I put a room temperature bottle in, it might do the job- but usually I make a bottle ahead of time and refrigerate it. So we still use a separate bottle warmer which cuts down on our counter space. That said, I still have no regrets on this purchase.The consistency of the food that the blade produces is very similar to store-bought. I have saved a ton of money already not having to buy a bunch of jarred food. I haven't had a bad batch yet, but I also consistently follow the suggested cooking instructions. The batches of food are small, but this works for me because I like to make a wide variety and I don't like keeping the food frozen for too long. I am using OXO covered ice cube trays to freeze the food and then storing them in freezer bags once they're frozen. Usually one batch in the cuisinart fills one ice cube tray which is about 12-14 ounces in total.Overall, I give this product 5 stars despite the lacking bottle warmer function because it is easy to use and produces great baby food.

Es un aparato maravilloso, súper útil que te hace la vida más fácil al hacer las papillas, además de que mantiene todos los nutrientes, al cocer todo al vapor y usar esa misma agua al licuar. Es muy fácil: pones el agua, la verdura/fruta/carne... y listo! Solo lo sacas para dárselo al bebé. Altamente recomendable, ¡me encanta!