Let’s be real — being a mom means you’re doing everything, all the time. And when it comes to feeding your little one (and yourself), it shouldn’t have to feel like a marathon. I’ve been there — pureeing carrots at 9 p.m., trying to sneak a smoothie in before someone wakes up from a nap. That’s why I swear by these 10 kitchen gadgets from Amazon. They’ve saved me time, sanity, and so many dishes. If you want to make healthy, homemade meals without the overwhelm, these tools are game-changers.
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1. Baby Food Maker & Steamer
A one-stop appliance that steams, blends, and warms baby food — no extra pots or mess.
👉 I reccomend BEABA Babycook Express 4-in-1 Baby Food Preparer:
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2. Silicone Freezer Trays with Lids
Perfect for batch-making and freezing baby purees in convenient portions.
👉 I reccomend Silicone Baby Porridge Tray For Freezing
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3. Mini Food Chopper
Great for quickly chopping fruits, veggies, or soft proteins for toddlers or mama’s salad.
👉 There are a lot of options out there, I will list some of the most convenient for each region:
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🌺I also use a Mini, Very small chopper for travelling:
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4. Hands-Free Baggy Holder Stand
Holds ziplock bags open so you can fill them with pumped milk, chopped produce, or leftovers — no spills!
👉 I use the classic ones and usually buy these kind of things in pack of more than 6 – you never know when you need to put both milk and purees in bags 😊
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5. Silicone Baby Feeding Spoons
Soft, safe, and perfect for learning to self-feed — and dishwasher safe!
👉 The best ore those that come in packs of at least 2-3 and are ofcourse BPA-free:
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6. Compact Rice Cooker
Cooks perfect rice or quinoa with the press of a button — a great base for baby bowls or mom’s quick stir-fries.
I gave my little one rice from day one of starting solids, in her morning cereal. She loved it and still eats rice very well as it is GLUTEN FREE.
👉 I use a CUCKOO:
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7. High-Speed Blender (Budget or Premium)
Smoothies for you, veggie blends for baby, soups for both — a good blender is a must-have.
👉 High Speed, very good blender reccomended to me by my sister, is NINJA:
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🌺I also use a Braun Hand Blender for fast smoothies and soups. And you can take it with you everywhere if you need to make baby food when you travel.
I have an old one, but found Braun blenders with same utility:
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8. Stackable Glass Meal Prep Containers
Safe for storing baby food, mom’s lunch, or leftovers. Microwave- and freezer-safe.
👉 There are also a lot of options out there for this category, so pick based on your needs:
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9. Instant Pot
The ultimate time-saver. Cook beans, chicken, or broth in under an hour — hands-free.
👉 I reccomend the Instant Pot IP-DUO60 Programmable 7-in-1:
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10. Non-Toxic Silicone Bibs
Catches all the mess so you don’t have to change baby’s clothes three times a day.
👉 I have two types, both from PandaEar:
The classic silicone bib and Baby Weaning Bib with Sleeves:
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Final Tip:
You don’t need every gadget on this list, but picking 2–3 that suit your routine can really make life easier — and healthier — for both you and your little one. Start with what feels most helpful, and build from there!