24 Homemade Baby Puree Recipes for Starting Solids

This machine changed everything for me. Before I had the Grownsy, making baby food felt like a production — multiple pots, a blender, so much washing up. With this one appliance, I steam and blend in the exact same container. It automatically steams, grinds and even sterilises — all with one button. The auto-cooking and grinding feature meant I could set it going and come back to perfectly smooth puree without standing over the stove. I used this almost every single day for months and it never let me down. If you only buy one piece of baby food equipment, make it this one.

The NutriBullet Baby is what I used before discovering the Grownsy, and honestly it is still an incredible machine. The 32oz capacity is brilliant for batch making — I would blend a full week’s worth of sweet potato puree in minutes and then freeze it all in one go. The NutriBullet is especially powerful for tougher vegetables like carrots and broccoli that need a really thorough blending to get silky smooth. It is also stupidly easy to clean — just rinse and it’s done. If you already own a NutriBullet, this baby version is an absolute no-brainer addition to your kitchen.

I cannot overstate how much these trays transformed our meal prep. Before Souper Cubes, I was using regular ice cube trays and constantly knocking them over in the freezer, losing puree everywhere. These have lids — LIDS! — which means I can stack them, freeze neatly and nothing spills. The 1-cup size is perfect for portioning individual baby meals and they pop out so easily once frozen. I have two packs and use both every single week. The silicone is thick, high quality and genuinely flexible — the frozen cubes come out in one clean push. These are a must-buy if you are doing any batch cooking at all.

You will go through baby spoons faster than you think — they get lost, chewed up, and left at grandma’s house constantly. Having a 6-piece set means you always have a clean one ready when you need it. These soft silicone spoons are genuinely gentle on baby’s gums and easy for little mouths to accept food from. They are dishwasher-safe AND boil-proof, which means sterilising is completely fuss-free. I always kept at least two in the changing bag and a full set in the kitchen drawer. At this price for six, they are an absolute steal and a complete must-buy.

These are unlike any other baby spoon I have seen — and my baby was obsessed with them. The GOOtensil design means baby can dip the spoon into puree and it naturally scoops up the right amount, making self-feeding genuinely possible from 6 months. My little one started feeding himself with these far earlier than I expected. They are perfect if you are doing a combination of spoon-feeding and baby led weaning (BLW) — which is exactly what we did. BPA-free, dishwasher safe and they come in the most cheerful colours. Genuinely one of my favourite baby products ever bought.

If you have ever tried to wash a cloth bib after blueberry puree, you will understand immediately why silicone bibs are a complete non-negotiable. These PandaEar bibs wipe clean in literally five seconds — no soaking, no scrubbing, no staining. The pocket at the bottom catches fallen food brilliantly which means less mess on the high chair and floor (well, less-ish — let’s be honest). They are soft and flexible so baby doesn’t find them uncomfortable, and the sizing is generous enough that we used them well into toddlerhood. The set of three means there is always a clean one available. Honestly a must-buy before you even start solids.

I made the switch from plastic to glass storage containers early on and I have never looked back. These 4oz jars are the perfect portion size for individual baby meals — just right for 1–2 servings depending on age. They are leakproof, freezer-safe AND dishwasher-safe, which means they do literally everything. I love knowing there is zero plastic leaching into my baby’s food when I heat it. The glass stays pristine after dozens of washes — no staining, no smells, no degradation. Getting 8 in a pack means you can prep a full week’s worth of purees at once. Worth every penny.

A high chair is one of those purchases where you really do get what you pay for — and the Ingenuity SmartClean is worth every single penny. The SmartClean design means the tray, seat pad and frame all wipe down in seconds, which during the puree stage is absolutely crucial. I have cleaned blueberry puree, carrot puree and spinach puree off this chair more times than I can count — and it always comes up spotless. The 3-in-1 convertible design means it works as a high chair, toddler chair and dining booster, so it grows with your baby all the way to toddlerhood. Unisex design, easy to assemble and genuinely sturdy. A complete must-buy.

While the Grownsy is my main machine for big batch cooking, this Bonsenkitchen immersion blender is what I reach for when I need a quick single portion — like blending half a steamed pear straight in the saucepan without transferring to a blender. It is compact, lightweight and incredibly easy to use with one hand while holding a curious baby on your hip with the other. The stainless steel blades are robust and genuinely powerful for such a small tool. Cleanup is as simple as blending soapy water for five seconds. If you ever find yourself mid-nap-time trying to make a quick puree in silence, this is the tool you want.

Once you have popped your puree cubes out of the Souper Cubes trays, you need somewhere to store them long-term in the freezer — and Ziploc gallon bags are the unbeatable answer. The stay-open design is genuinely useful when you are trying to load frozen cubes with one hand. I would fill one bag per flavour, label it clearly with the date and content, and have an organised freezer full of ready-to-go baby meals for the whole week. At 66 bags per pack, this will last you the entire puree stage and well beyond. Simple, practical and completely essential for any parent doing batch cooking.