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When I was planning to start solids for my baby at 6 months, i was damn sure that I am going to make my own baby food. But time became a major factor as i had to take care of my baby all alone after my hubby goes to office. So I searched for all baby food makers which makes my job easy. Finally i got this Philips avent combined steamer and blender after lot of research as it promised healthy wholesome baby meal quick and easy.

What are the functions of Philips avent combined steamer and blender?

The Philips combined steamer and blender gently steam fruits, vegetables, fish and meat. It also blends the steamed food to your desired consistency. you can also use this appliance to make juices and milkshakes.

Why steaming is a better option for baby food?

Steaming is one of the best method as it helps to preserve flavors and nutrients. Steaming with Philips avent combined steamer and blender helps to retain essential nutrients a way better than usual conventional steamers because the juices that are released from the food during the steaming phase are retained (which are evaporated in usual steamers) for mixing back into the food during the blending phase.

How to use Philips avent combined steamer and blender?

Here i have given detail steps with pictures for the making of carrot puree with this product.

About carrot puree Recipe:

Carrot puree for babies2

Carrot makes a great first food for babies as it's less likely to cause allergies. Carrots are rich in beta carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and they are very easy to digest. The skin of the carrots should be peeled as babies won't be able to digest the skins. After 8 months, u can offer peeled cooked cut carrots as finger food to your baby.

Let's check how to make this healthy carrot puree for babies by using Philips avent combined steamer and blender.

Carrot Puree Recipe for Babies & my experience with Philips AventCombined Steamer and Blender for making baby food

Carrot puree - Easy and healthy steamed puree for babies with carrots.

Course Baby Food

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Calories

▢ Carrot - 1 medium sized
▢ Water - as needed

Preparation

Sterilise the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.

Method

Wash carrots in running water well. Peel the skin off from the carrot with a peeler. Then chop them into equal size small cubes.
Open the lid of the philps avent jar by push the extended side and twist it. Place the chopped carrot pieces in the jar and close it.
Fill the measuring cup with 150 ml of water and pour the water through the small opening at the side of the motor unit. Close the lid once done. Now place the jar over the motor unit and turn on the left side button for steaming. Make sure red light is on.
Once the carrots are steamed, the light will go off with a beep sound. Flip the jar over and turn the same button to right and blend it for 10 seconds without releasing your hand. Repeat and blend it until the desired consistency is reached. Add boiled water if needed while blending. It's done!! Pour to the serving bowl!

Serving: 1 g

Preparation :

1. Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.

Procedure :

1. Wash carrots in running water well. Peel the skin off from the carrot with a peeler. Then chop them into equal size small cubes.

Carrot puree for babies - step 1

2. Open the lid of the Philips avent jar by push the extended side and twist it. Place the chopped carrot pieces in the jar and close it.

Carrot puree for babies - step 2

3. Fill the measuring cup with 150 ml of water and pour the water through the small opening at the side of the motor unit. Close the lid once done. Now place the jar over the motor unit and turn on the left side button for steaming. Make sure red light is on.

Carrot puree for babies - step 3

4. Once the carrots are steamed, the light will go off with a beep sound. Flip the jar over and turn the same button to right and blend it for 10 seconds without releasing your hand. Repeat and blend it until the desired consistency is reached. Add boiled water if needed while blending. It's done!! Pour to the serving bowl!

Healthy and easy carrot puree is ready to feed your baby.

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