Is this big enough to steam a weeks worth of baby food?
1606033
No, I don't think so. Are you speaking of sealing jars, like canning, or steaming actual veggies? You could do a quart of carrots to purée easily, or beets, but it is really better for a couple steaming vegetables for dinner.
1606034
Depends on how much your baby eats,it might.I use this almost every day for myself and love it!
1606035
I think so, although I don't know how much you intend to steam. It holds 4 cups. We are 3 adults and eat a hearty serving of steamed vegetables every night. Sometimes we get carried away and make too much and the steamer is not all that full. Why would you have to steam everything in one operation? The water comes to a boil quickly and the vegetables cook in a few minutes.
1606036
It is only 1 quart. I would compare the part that steams as about the same size as food spread out on a dinner plate. I would guess about 1.5 cups.
1606037
I haven't steamed baby food so I don't know the answer to this question. However, it is big enough to steam 2 servings of broccoli that's been cut up in bite sizes. Hope that helps.
228501
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
2029184
Nothing will ever be good enough for our little ones. That being said I warm it with water first and then then used it. I haven't had an issue. This fits in the sink also ,which is great for bathing in the first few months.
1911722
Yes. With plenty to spare. But I wouldn't store milk in there for too long. Its not refrigerated, unless that is a new feature. Could work as a cheese press. You could most likely fit a decent size turkey inside. At least a few Cornish hens. But not a case of 16oz waters or a lawn mower.
1497590
Yes. Just put about an inch or so of water in the container and the buns in the basket and steam for about 30 seconds.
2221871
you couldn't fit a jar of baby food in it, but you could fit one of those plastic containers that gerber puts baby food in. you could also fit a squeeze pouch of baby food in it.
1978765
Maybe yes, maybe no. I have not tried but have tested a bit. The only thing you can really fit in it is 1/2pint jars. Also most canning procedures recommend that you vent steam for about 10minutes before you start building pressure. I tried that with this unit and it cannot be done. If you try to vent the steam for any more than a few seconds before building pressure the unit will think there is a failure and shut the unit down. So you'd have to make an accommodation skip that part of the process for it to even have a chance.
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What a wonderful idea. I haven't tried it, but I can tell you, I sure am going to. WE bought our first Baby Alive this year for Christmas. It has to be okay. I think the main idea is to just have something that won't mildew and get gross, just in case it doesn't all get rinsed out with water. Great idea, good thinking! I think I'll just compare the consistency to Baby Alive food, and if it happens to be thicker, I thin it out with water to make them more comparable. Otherwise, I won't worry about it.
2151727
Yes, it can be used for that, assuming the jar fits (and most standard-sized jars should). I don't use it to heat commercially jarred baby food, but I drop a frozen cube of homemade baby food into a plastic tupperware with a screw-on lid and then put it in the Kinde to heat. I would guess it takes around 6-7 minutes to get 1 frozen cube warm, assuming I mash the partially-melted cube midway through (to more evenly distribute the heat).
1453750
I have only used it to make smoothies, but it is fantastic. I think it would work well for baby food; maybe in larger quantities than single serving however.
126162
No. I don't believe it's big enough. The most I've felt comfortable with was vegetables for 6. I believe Cuisinart sells a bigger one. You would also want a bigger steaming pot to go underneath it so that you could use more water for steam. Although I've never tried it a whole chicken definitely longer to steam. Vegetables for 6 has never taken more than 15 mins for this product. Things I love about this product...Easy to use and clean. Steams a variety of vegetables evenly.
1876893
Yes- just put in small amounts at a time, preferably cooked. If you put in too much, it is harder to make it super smooth. This will make it as fine as jarred baby food.
1856066
Probably so. It's made of silicone so if you're ok with steaming in silicone you should be good. You will need a decent size pot though.
2174085
I think it would be perfect for what you need. I am guessing but maybe a cup each. I am using it for jarred baby food for my grandson. It holds way more than he can eat. Hope this helps.
2100386
I have never used a steamer in this way but I would say it is large enough to do so.
608076
Not completely but its super easy. I wouldn't recommend it for small babies or messy eaters... All food ends up on baby or on the floor due to the tray not being adjustable.
1338288
Not at all! I actually gave this tub to a friend of mine because I thought it was too small for my 1 year old at the time. Try the inflatible tub from "One Step Ahead".