Baby steamer/blender reccomendations

I'm about to start baby weaning and wondering if there's any reccomendations to make life easier e.g a baby steamer/blender?

Any other essentials I'd also love to hear about. I'm terrible for cooking for myself properly but want to make sure little one gets to try baby led weaning!

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.

Add a comment

https://www.cherubbaby.com/en-gb/collections/baby-food-maker/products/automatic-baby-food-maker-steriliser-warmer-bundle-cerulean-sage-uk?fbclid=IwYW9leAUWKzdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUOeN6mVBmYC_SPYCQINVONhCv9rKQ2V4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAGrNhYvhw5mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHtCnT-ztfuajTydZdRwipVSyKOO_-cCIoJugfgIDQDYYD3x1IhiDFDBypPk3_aem_UT-53Y1fv8HpEP576lmIQQ&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&campaign_id=120249087905690726&ad_id=120249266976240726&utm_id=120249087905690726&utm_content=120249266976240726&utm_term=120249087905710726&utm_campaign=120249087905690726

I’ve heard good things about these! Will be buying myself one soon!!

Tommee Tippee do an all in one, I've used it a handful of times without much faff

Honestly you don't need one. Even if you decide to do purees you can literally just steam whatever it is you want on the stove top and then mash it with a fork or use an immersion blender.

in our community

No judgment please.... to send toddler into daycare or not to send?

I'm currently stay at home mom with a 2 1/2 year-old and expecting 🙏🏼💕💙 I have the option of putting my oldest into daycare around the corner twice a week for a couple hours a day. The Mom guilt in me keeps going back-and-forth if it's the right thing to do ...I think it would be good for all of us, especially her to have her own thing and get 1:1 attention learn new skills, socialize make friends, etc. what would you do? Would you keep your oldest home with you or send them for a bit part-time to help with the adjusting postpartum, etc.

Weaning help!

We’ve been weaning for about a month now and she’s currently having two meals a day. I’m often out and about during lunch time so tend not to do it then. I have no idea how quickly I should be upping the meals (and snacks). What are other people’s experiences?

Nursery prep

Is anyone else not bothered by a "nursery"?

I'm 34 weeks and I haven't been bothered about getting the nursery ready for bub.
I don't see the point personally.

I see all these videos of people "nesting" and getting the nursery ready etc but .... Why? The baby can't sleep in their own room until atleast 6 months old. Who would want to walk upstairs just to change and feed baby in a certain room...

Personally I won't be preparing the baby's room until like a week before he needs to go into it 😅

Am I the only one? Maybe it's because it's my 4th baby but i didn't do it for my others either.

iPad

Hey mamas im thinking of getting myself an iPad because i post on social media often however my daughter is nearly 3 and has never had a tablet of that nature. However - I have a baby on the way and am considering maybe letting my toddler use it ever now and again just if things feel too overstimulating for me. But only as a treat. Is this the worst mistake I could possibly make or shall I keep it hidden from her?

Teeth?

Just wondering if anyone's LO's have got teeth yet. Mine has just turned 8 months and there doesnt seem to be any signs of them yet. She has been teething for months but I cant even really feel any under the gums

Not interested in eating

Daughter is 6.5 months and we started “complementary foods” alongside EBF 2 weeks ago.
I know foods at this stage are more for exploration and learning skills, but she is really not very interested in eating.
All strong signs of readiness and shouts when we eat and tries to grab our food. But the moment we try to feed her she will actually swallow 1 teaspoon total, MAYBE 2 on a good day. She will spit most out and then clamp her mouth shut.

We’ve tried purées, BLW and loading spoon to give to her. She will take the spoon herself and open her mouth but the food ultimately ends up in her hand/on her face/in her lap.

Anyone else??