Showing posts with label homemade baby food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homemade baby food. Show all posts

3/20/2012

Baby Steps Freezer Trays 2 Pack Review

Baby Steps Freezer Trays 2 Pack
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One of my trays broke after only a few uses because the plastic is too brittle and shattered when I was trying to get the cubes out. I had high hopes for the product and loved the dishes that go with it. I will continue to use the 1 tray I have left and see how long it lasts.

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These uniquely designed freezer trays resemble ice cube trays, but are so much more. Seven sections in each tray allow you to prepare bulk servings of a particular food for seven individual meals or sides. Once frozen, the cubes can be popped out and placed in freezer bags for future use. Label the bags, pop the trays and lids into the dishwasher and you'r ready for more. The flared edges make labeling your prepared meals quick and easy. Just use a dry erase marker and wipe off when ready to reuse.
Each section is approximately a single, 2 oz. serving
Writing surface for date and meal prepared
Use dry erase marker only
Locking lid seals foods tightly inside
Section size matches BabySteps Feeding Dish for easy food transfer
Dishwasher safe

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3/17/2012

Annabel Karmel Freeze Cube Tray Review

Annabel Karmel Freeze Cube Tray
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I really wanted to love these little trays. I'm doing all homemade baby food for my youngest child and really wanted a good system for safely and neatly freezing and storing batches of purees. I liked the look of these and was glad to see they came with a lid (NOT airtight, but better than nothing) for easy stacking in the freezer and for limiting the food's exposure to air. I ordered two. BOTH of those original two arrived with tiny (pinhead size) holes in them, one in each tray, as well as a pencil-eraser sized weak spot, where the silicon was thinner, in one section of one of the trays. Amazon has some of the best customer service around and made the exchange for two more super easy, even upgrading me free of charge to next day shipping so I'd have them quick. The next two that arrived were perfect, at least in terms of being hole free. I made a batch of puree and tried them out...when it came time for popping the frozen cubes out to store in freezer bags, I was disappointed to find that they didn't really "pop" out at all. In fact, they were stuck pretty fast in there. It took running the bottom of the tray under warm water to release them. That isn't so much extra effort, but I had really hoped that the silicon would just release the cubes cleanly without any trouble so that I could keep the entire amount totally frozen until needed.
I haven't tried any other baby food storage trays, so I have nothing to compare these to. I question whether they'll hold up well over the long term and I hope that they will. I do like their form factor and it is great to have something I know won't leach chemicals or something in my baby's food. I love the convenience of grabbing a few cubes from the freezer to microwave for baby's dinner--just as easy as opening a jar from the store and a lot cheaper & better for baby.
In conclusion: If you decide to give these a try, inspect your trays thoroughly for holes and weak spots before using. In something that stores pureed food or liquid, hole = MESS. And if you have a baby, you probably have enough of those to deal with already. Also expect to have to dunk the bottom or run it under warm water to release the cubes.

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3/02/2012

OXO Tot Baby Food Freezer Tray, White/Green Review

OXO Tot Baby Food Freezer Tray, White/Green
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I ordered this and the Annabel Karmel Freeze Cube Tray to try with my homemade baby food purees. This Oxo Tot tray is so much easier to use so I ordered more of these. It also freezes in smaller portions (~3/4 oz) so food reheats more quickly and evenly, and it's easier to customize portions. I have used this tray for fruit, vegetable and meat purees.

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The OXO Tot Baby Food Freezer Tray gives parents the option of freezing homemade baby food in 3/4-ounce portions. The tray is built to release cubes easily, while the flat, colorful cover lets you control how many cubes are accessed at one time. Dishwasher safe, the Freezer Tray and lid are designed to keep freezer odors from absorbing into the contents, and, once the lid is on, it can be easily stacked along with other freezer items.
Frozen Treats Remain Safe and AccessibleThe colorful OXO Tot Baby Food Freezer Tray is ideal for freezing your child's favorite pureed foods. Featuring an innovative tray design, the Freezer Tray consists of rounded-cube shapes, making it easy to slip out the cubes without tipping the Tray over.
The flat, bright green cover lets you release one cube at a time (or however many you want), and once sealed, prevents freezer odors from permeating into the Tray's contents. When covered, the Tray is easily stackable with other freezer items, and can be taken apart and slipped into the dishwasher for convenient cleaning. Each Tray makes 14 3/4-ounce cubes.
The OXO Tot Food Preparation Line: The Right Tools for the JobsIn five years, 25 babies were born to OXO employees, making for many users of all things baby! The collective group of new parents set out to create a line of baby and toddler products developed to minimize frustration of parents and toddlers as they transition from babies to big kids. The OXO Tot line of Baby Food Preparation tools helps parents quickly and easily prepare and store healthy, delicious food for their children.
About OXO: Tools for Every Room in the Home and BeyondOXO launched its first set of kitchen tools in 1990, and the company has since branched into every room of the home and beyond. OXO products are designed to make everyday living easier for the widest possible spectrum of users. And with the launch of OXO Tot, an exciting new line of baby and toddler products, the company has extended that mission even further, to include the youngest users ever - children.
What's in the BoxOne OXO Tot Baby Food Freezer Tray (Green).


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