ELLA'S KITCHEN Chic-Chic-Chicken Casserole, 4.5-Ounce (Pack of 7)

I almost didn't buy this product, because of the bad review. I especially didn't want to spend the money on a bulk package of it and have it be "bad" like the other reviewer claimed. Thankfully I saw these single pouches at Target so I bought one to try. Lily loved it!

My baby is 11 months old and eats every kind of organic pouch there is. She loves the savory ones and in my opinion there aren't enough of them available to satiate her desire for variety. She honestly seems to love anything new or different the most. She really loves the meat ones and I'm happy to feed her something other than fruit, because I believe picky eaters are created, not born and I'm definitely hoping to raise a fellow foodie here, so I've bought every flavor of organic pouch I could ever find and I always switch it up when feeding her. I like to alternate between sweet and savory and there aren't enough savory options out there to keep up the variety as much as I'd like.

I think that if your baby has already been eating the meat pouches and the all-veggie pouches that he or she will love this one too. But, if you've only been feeding your baby fruits and bland baby cereal then perhaps he or she won't like this one.

However, I feel it is definitely a preference thing. These pouches are not "bad" in general and many babies will love them. The chicken ones just smell like chicken soup and the beef one smells like beef stew. I'm not trying to eat some with her haha, but I did get some chicken on my lip once when she was trying to "share" and it wasn't that bad. I just thought it was weird from being cold mostly. And it IS baby food as well, there is no added salt or anything that I'd add to my soup/stew either hehe. :)

The other reason the meat pouches are great is that some people actually don't do the baby cereals (like me). From what I've read, the cereals aren't a very good nutritional compliment to breastmilk, they're typically binding as well and lots of rice was recently testing high for arsenic, so I'd definitely steer clear of the rice ones for now at least. Breastfed babies do need an extra source of iron though, so the meat pouches or the bean pouch are a GREAT option for those of us interested in feeding our baby whole and real foods. I'm grateful to have an organic pre-made option out there to help supplement iron levels besides baby cereal and I personally think these pouches are far better than baby cereal, but that might just be my preference. I'm not claiming this is one of the best baby foods out there, but I can tell you it's one of MY baby's favorites. :)

My now 13-month old still eats these when she needs a quick fix, or if we're out and there isn't anything on the menu for her to easily chow down on. She's at the point where she can squeeze the packet into her mouth on her own, which is hilarious. She loved these when she was about 7-8 months old as wellperfect for easy feeding (and I'm too busy/lazy to make all my own baby food...). For added control especially at the earlier ages, get the little spoons you can screw into the packetthey are lifesavers! I can see some kids not liking the taste, but I think you can say that about anything. Babies/toddlers are picky, so you just have to experiement to find something they like.

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My 10 month old is usually very picky eater that doesn't want much of anything but this went down in a hurry.

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My son loves all the Ella's Kitchen fruit & veggie pouches (along with Plum Organics as well). But this chicken meal... yuck. Not only does it not smell appealing, but it tastes awful. My son is 11 months and eats everything I put in front of him, but this Ella's Kitchen chicken meal (along with the ELLA'S KITCHEN Oh So Creamy Chicken and Corn Mash, 4.5-Ounce (Pack of 7)) is something he refuses to eat. I literally spoon it in his mouth and he sticks out his tongue and pushes it out as quick as he can.

The only way I got him to eat this is by mixing it with fruit baby food (with a ratio of 2:1 fruit to chicken). I recommend sticking with homemade chicken. I have not tried other meat-based baby foods but given how Ella's Kitchen tends to be incredibly tasty, I can only imagine how bad other brands' food must be.

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I bought this thinking it would be better than all of those other proteins out there marketed to babies. Plus, My son loves the veggie/fruit pouches, but he won't touch any of these (Chicken, Beef, or Bean) with a 10-foot pole!! And we've tried to offer them quite a few times. I say try at your own risk but do not buy more than one or you may be wasting your money. Stick to fresh chicken.

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Sophie the Giraffe and RaZberry Teether (Baby Blue) with Bonus Dainty Baby Reusable Bag

I have not tried the Sophie teether, but we have purchased several RazBaby teethers. THey last so long and it is the ONLY teether my son likes. Never had any choking issues wth it. One has lasted 8+ months.

Love sophie, but my son doesn't like the blue teether.. it's too big for him and he gags on it

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In regards to the Razberry Teether:

This teether is NOT SAFE and DOES pose a serious choking hazard. The "mouth shield" is very flexible and allows an infant or small child to turn the teether sideways and get the entire thing into their mouth, as it happened with my 5-1/2 month old son recently. Fortunately, I was in the room when my baby got the entire teether stuck sideways in his mouth and began to choke, all within two minutes of his first time using the teether. The mouth shield and ring both need to be made of hard, inflexible material, the same as a pacifier, to avoid this choking risk.

I recently contacted Razbaby.com and was told the following:

"We are very sorry to hear of your incident. The RaZberry teether has been

in the market since 2004 and we have never had this issue.

The RaZberry teether has been tested extensively for all the safety

standards for pacifiers. One of the many test that is performed is on the

shield (mouth guard) to make sure it does not present a choking hazard. It

has passed all the standards in the USA, Europe, Canada and Australia."

Nevertheless, the instructions on the back of the package clearly state "This product is not a pacifier or a toy." It also states "Do not tie the teether around baby's neck as it presents a strangulation danger." Really? Before or after they've choked on the teether itself?

I have researched this issue online and found that other many parents have complained of the same choking problem. Absolutely nowhere on the package does it even state the possibility of any risk of choking. Maybe pacifier testing standards are less stringent than toy standards (as most pacifiers are "built" the same.) Seems like every toy on the market has a statement of "may pose a choking risk" somewhere on the packaging, even puzzles and stuffed animals.

If you're going to buy this item from Amazon or anywhere else, be careful and watch your baby at ALL TIMES, but I wouldn't take the chance. It only takes one time.

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I heard my baby gagging and rushed over to find one of the legs stuck in her throat!! Her face was turning blue when I pulled it out of her mouth. Please do not risk your baby's life by purchasing this product!

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Razbaby Raz-Berry Teethers 1 Blue and 1 Red

I bought these for my baby (4 months old) because he's been gnawing and drooling on everything and I thought these would help, but they just seem too big for his mouth. So far when I've tried he's shown no interest in them.

I purchased this toy for my 6 month old. So far she has yet to show much interest in it. I thought this looked like a very good toy to help ease teething pain, but the actual nipple part is way too big for her mouth so she will pick it up and stare at it for a few minutes and then wants nothing more to do with it.

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My son loves to chew on his pacifier. That's why we got the raz-berry. He enjoys chewing on it, and playing with it. It's very cute, has fun textures and is nice and soft, yet sturdy for him to chew on. I also thought the price was good

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My 4 month old has been having trouble with other teething toys because they are hard to handle and get exactly where she wants them. When I first gave her the Raz-Berry she was a little confused because it is shaped like a pacifier, but quickly figured out to gum it. She absolutely LOVES it now. She holds it and just gnaws away. I recommend for all young teethers!

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My 7month old daughter loves the Razberry teether. It's durable and easy for baby to handle. All the parents at daycare are asking about it.

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Smart Mom Teething Bling Donut Shaped Pendant Necklace (Bronze)

I bought this for my son and his occupational therapist said it is great to help keep him calm. I like this much better than the rectangle shaped type because there is no connector to chew through.

I thought the idea was great something baby-safe to keep my son occupied during feedings. However, he pulls on it so hard that the cord digs into the back of my neck and I'm forced to bend down to him to save my neck.

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My daughter seemed to know as soon as I put this necklace on that it was for her too. It went right in her mouth (which my other jewelry never does) and she started chomping away. She always gets excited when I put it on. So I would wear it even if it was silly looking, but as an added bonus, I think it's a cute piece of jewelry. Just my style. And apparently, my baby's. Love it!

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I bought this because my son loves to chew on my usual metal necklace that I wear, and i honestly wouldn't care if it didn't have a few little stones that could come off. So I bought The Bronze color, which I absolutely LOVE in person. And with this color, you can't see any lint or hairs or anything that i'm sure show up with darker colors. I get so many compliments on it by other women who have no idea that it's a teething necklace. I'm a no frills type of gal (except for my beautiful wedding ring ;)) so the nylon string doesn't bother me a bit. it's strong and sturdy, and the clasp has held up to my one year old son pulling on it, but i think it's also weight rated, so if it hits a certain amount of force then it will come undone. Anyway, I prefer the dressed down look of it, and apparently others like it too. The strand is kind of longer...the actual donut piece sits at the bottom of my sternum (with no boobs to get in the way), but that's the style these days, and it gives plenty of leeway for the baby to have it in his mouth without pulling on my neck too much.

Moving on to the actual teetherI'm going to start with my nephew. weird, i know, but you'll see why in a minute. My nephew LOVES this thing. he chews the crap out of it every time i hold him. it ends up being a little too saturated with drool for my liking, so i usually will take it off to dry after i'm done holding him, but I don't mind that really. he's happy when i'm holding him, and well..isn't that the point? now for my son....SIGH. my son refuses to chew on anything that's actually meant for teething babies..i'm not sure why, but i've spent TONS of money of different teethers, and thought this would be different because he really liked chewing on my other necklace. he put this in his mouth once, and it hasn't been there since. so if your kid is like mine, and only likes chewing on soft toys and (apparently) metal, then this might be a waste. but hey, if you want to try it, you'll still get an attractive piece of jewelery for not that much money. I actually wear it almost every day because I love it so much (and kind of hope that my son will take a liking to it now that his horrible molars are coming in). Hope that helps.

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My LO loves this! When I dropped her off at daycare the teacher asked me if I pick out my jewelery according to what my LO likes. I laughed and told her it was a teething ring. She asked me if it was ok for babies to teeth on glass. She was surprised to hear that is was silicon.

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humangear GoTubb .9 cu.in. (3-pack) Travel Container, Small (.9 cu.in./14cc)

Cool travel gear. I take three with me on all trips. One for hair gel, one for sunscreen, and one vitamins/advil. No leaks, no problems, durable and useful.

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HAPPYBABY Organic Baby Food, Stage 2, Broccoli, Peas & Pear, 3.5-Ounce Pouch

My daughter calls this swamp goo and gobbles it up any chance I give her. It is great to keep in bag to provide a healthy snack on the go and appears to be fun to eat. No spooky ingredients and very tasty.

I love this pouch! I have a very active 1 year old and a preschooler. I take along this pouch and feel good about giving him a healthy snack on the go. I love that there are peas and broccoli in the pouch....and it is ORGANIC. After sitting in the Dr's office waiting for his check-up for an hour, this was a lifesaver. I was so glad I had one in my diaper bag. I only wish I had these when my 4 year old was younger.

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baby loves it and it's super convenient for on the go. it is compatible with the plum spoons which screw onto it and it's very easy to feed baby out of the house with this.

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Prince Lionheart Versa Formula Mixer

Before having the mixer, I would just shake my sons bottle to mix the formula. This created two problems: One, the formula often wouldn't mix all the way & the small lumps would clog the bottle. It would frustrate my son because he wasn't able to get anything to drink until we un-clogged it. The bigger problem was that shaking the bottle would create a lot of bubbles. My son is a BIG TIME 'spitter', so we try to eliminate any air in his bottle that would make the spitting up worse.

With the Prince Lionheart VERSA Formula Mixer , I can easily & quickly mix my sons bottle and it gets the job done.

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This mixer can be used for mixing any kind of powdered drinks. Use it for protein powder, instant breakfast powder, & more! It also comes with a second attachment that is perfect for frothing milk in coffee (hot chocolate for us). It's easily washed, & is very compact so it's easy to store. The VERSA Formula Mixer is a very handy tool to have around.

Seems like a simple little thing, but I really love having it and I use it several times a day!!!

I've only used this product a few times, but I love it so far! My 2 month old son has reflux, so we've had to start thickening his formula with cereal. This makes it very difficult to mix by shaking because there is so much dry ingredients compared to liquid (3 oz of water, 1.5 scoops of formula, and 3 tablespoons of rice cereal). This mixer has worked incredibly well so far! I don't even need to combine the ingredients at different intervals. I add the water, then formula and cereal and mix. I am using the smaller Avent bottles (4oz, I think), and the mixer does not splash over the rim.

The one drawback is that even though this mixer is long and narrow, and fits into a narrow opening bottle, it does NOT reach to the bottom of an 8oz Evenflo bottle. Since the dry ingredients settle at the bottom, this mixer doesn't combine everything.

If you use tall, narrow bottles, this probably isn't the mixer for you. However, if you use shorter, fatter bottles (like Avent), I'd definitely reccommend this mixer!!

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I absolutely love this little mixer. So far I've purchased two, one for me and one for my husband. He uses his to mix his powdered drink mixes and I also use that same attachment when I make my kiddo chocolate milk. I use the frother attachment for my coffee and this one is the best that I've had to date.

I have had several milk frothers over the years and they all have fallen apart. The battery compartments located on the bottom always seemed to have an issue and I had to resort to using tape to keep them shut or keeping the unit together. I love the location of this battery compartment. It's got a good amount of power. It does an awesome job making my milk/creamer nice and frothy.

It does so well I no longer miss stoping at a coffee place for a latte! I am actually going to be buying a third mixer for my office so I can enjoy tastier coffee while I am at work.

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After reading multiple reviews and actually trying the CPCs (Cheap Pieces of Crap) I ordered this unit. Wow--the first thing you notice is the quality of the on/off switch. It is solid, and stays on. Press its on. Press its off. Just like you want it to. Its very efficient and though not called a "frother" it works just like one in my coffee. It also works super well for mixing my powdered supplements into cold drinks. Tried to mix some with a spoon lately and you know frustration. This little unit just atomizes it right in and it doesn't settle back out that quickly. To clean, just lower into a wast basket and turn it on. The speedy turn spins off all fluid and then I just let it dry. I highly recommend this and will likely buy a second one to keep at home.

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This is hands down the best handheld formula blender. I know others have mentioned that this is not long enough to fit in tall Dr browns bottles because of their narrow opening and this is true, especially if you only have it filled to the 4oz mark. It works great with all other bottles and the ones that are too tall and thin, I just mix it in a smaller measuring container. It blends so fast and does the job. I'm so glad I bought one!

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Tommee Tippee 2 Count Insulated Bottle Bag

Has kept her bottles cold for longest of any coolers or insulated that we have in our household. Have had bottles still cold 5-6 hours later when the bottle and cooler were first chilled in the fridge. Ive been able to get longer when adding a small cold pack (finding the right size to fit under bottle in this bag can be a challenge. . We were lucky and already had a perfect sized one). A little pricer than some other coolers, but so far has performed much better so I guess in this case your paying for performance. Have been able to use this with 4oz Avent bottles. The 9oz ones are a little bit more of a squeeze with cold pack, but able to fit fine if I didnt use cold pack and bottle was on its own.

Please dont buy this since it doesnt keep anything hot for even an hour. disappointed it didnt work :( have returned it.

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The bottle bag easily holds one Tommee Tippee bottle, and keeps its cold, from the fridge, for a good time (think 2 hours). If you slip a few ice cubes in a baggie and throw them in there with the bottle, it will last longer. I cant attest to it's warmth holding abilities since I dont heat my daughter's milk. But I'm sure it would keep similarly long.

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Wish we'd had these months ago. They work really well, especially in this horrible summer heat and humidity They keep the bottles cool not cold though!

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I needed something to keep water warm for powder formula for several hours at a time... This did the trick! Or, if I needed to keep breastmilk cold for an extended period of time I could use this as well. They easily hold my Medela breast milk bottles or my Avent bottles as well. I am very happy with this purchase!

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Nestle Cerelac, Apple & wheat With Milk, 400 Gram Can (Pack of 4)

My daughter didn't like it much at first (she preferred the plain wheat and milk) but after a day or two she ate it without a problem, it doesn't seem to give her constipation or gas etc. This is much better than the bland and tasteless rice, oatmeal etc cereals you find in store. It smells good, tastes good (even for adult taste buds!) and has similar nutrients.

I was so happy when I found this product on Amazon, because in Europe this is a common cereal babies are given. I was in Hungary in spring so I bought a couple of boxes but those did not last long. My son just loves this for breakfast or dinner. I could not understand why Gerber cereals are so common they tastes so bad especially mixed with water. And I am not giving formula to my breastfed baby.

So, I am really really happy that this product is available online. Saved my baby's and my life :)))))

Thank you!

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my baby like this.He eat it very well , i think he like it.I gave him other cereals but he didn't eat well but this cereal he eat.

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One of my friend got Cerelac for his little one and I just had my son taste it at her place. He just loved it unlike Gerber and Best earth cereals and foods which I have to mix with Breastmilk; else he wont eat it at all. With Cerelac its so simple; just need to add water and its great in taste and has the required nutrition.

And being available online its so much simpler and easier to buy and get it delivered at my doorstep.

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I have a 9 month old baby girl and she is a very picky eater. Nestle Cerelac is a very popular brand in India and I was not able to find this in any of the Indian stores nearby. Accidentally, I found this in Amazon and since then meal time with my baby is fun. She enjoys this flavour very much and this is definitely better and nutritious than Gerber or Earth's best brands. I dont understand why Nestle has not entered this market in the USA, eventhough they market breast milk supplements like good start. My daughter would never eat the gerber brand cereals before and would be very fuzzy throughout the meal time. Cerelac is definitely a life saver.

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Plum Organics - Organic Baby Food Apple & Carrot 6+ months - 4.22 oz.

I bought this set for my 3-year old. The set looked good because it was a combination of different items but the set was just too cheaply made and parts did not last past the first day. It was cheap, but it would have been better to invest in a die cast single set for the same price.

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Dr. Brown's Designed To Nourish 2 Pack Divided Plate

I did not know that this product was not microwave safe. Not happy considering most toddler plates are microwave safe. I also didn't like the smaller size of the plate then most plates in the same price range. These plates are on the less expensive end of pricing but not worth it for us if its not microwave safe. I would stick with the Avent plates Philips AVENT Toddler Divider Plate, 12+ Months instead, no complaints about them and they are microwave safe.

I looked for some inexpensive plates that you could put different foods into and not get them mixed together and I found these. These are great for what my son needs to try to make him see all different kinds and colors of foods to see on his plate. They stack really well and they have rubber on the bottom so they don't slip easily on high chairs.

There's really only two cons that I have found so far with these plates: You can't pick the colors(I got the colors I wanted and it wouldn't have really mattered to me anyway, but I do think some customers would care), and they are not microwavable. Again this is not something I am too concerned about because, for the most part, I use these more for the presentation of food. Not to reheat or cook it.

Overall this is a great product and it fits my needs. I would highly recommend it!

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I love that these plates have three separate compartments. They are easy to clean and easy to use. My son loves the colors on the plates.

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These plates are very cute, pretty sturdy feeling, and generally of good quality. They are actually smaller than I had expected (they measure about 7" across, but the usable area is of course much smaller), but about right for young toddlers. I was fully aware that they aren't microwavable, so that's not an issue for us. My main gripe is the "non skid" bottoms. I have yet to find a surface in my home that they do not skid on. They slide on the high chair tray, the kitchen counter, and the dining room table, though a little less so there. And they certainly aren't ever going to be so weighted down with food to make those skinny "grips" on the bottom have better traction. I saw another reviewer praise them for working on a high chair tray so maybe our tray is atypical, but I was really hoping they would give us a little more of an advantage. I'm either going to try the Munchkin non skid plates or really go all out for the OXO ones and see how they are.

All in all, they are fine plates, but I really thought I was paying a little more ($5.50 for the 2) for good quality, BPA free plates (which they are) that would also be more likely to stay put.

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I love these plates! They work great and look cute. I don't care that they aren't microwaveable because I don't like to put plastic of any type in the microwave. I'm going to pick up another set or two. Great price.

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Beaba Babycook Kid Cookbook - English

I own the Beaba food maker and thought I might as well have the recipe books that go with it. The recipes are nice, but most do not require the use of the Beaba food maker. Cnsider this book just like any other kid recipe book, unrelated to the Beaba mixer.

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E-Ware Dual-Layer Multi-Purpose Large Food Steamer (EW-5K118)

I have 7 months old Twins. Recently, I've decided to cook for them. I'm so happy that I bought E-ware 5k118 BPA Free Baby Food Steamer. It's a great steamer!!! Fast, easy, and healthy ( BPA Free!!!!). I would recommend this product.

After have been using the steamer for 7 months, I throw it away because it's developing rust from the knob area. That rust can drip into baby food. Be aware!!!

Now I rate it 2 stars.

BPA was the selling point for me and plus 3L really good. After owning this a couple of months now about 4 in all. The handle on the top glass had broken off due to the steam build-up of heat in it. Odd but it just broken off. That's the only weakness about it. I had removed the black knob and replace it with a metal one and I was back in business. The unit has head rod in the bottom and you don't want that anything less than Teflon otherwise it going to be hard to clean. I just drop some 1/4 of cup of white vinegar into it and set it to 15 minutes to get off the scale deposits build-ups. I really enjoy using this unit. Very easy to clean in my dishwasher. All 4 parts except the base can go into the dishwasher. The unit can steam 1 cup of rice in 30 mins. You can replace your microwave and keep you your dinner in 10-15 mins. Steam heat is far batter than dried out dinners in the microwave.

I steam all my organic veggies raw or frozen. Same with Salmon frozen takes about 45 mins to defrost and cook. Place the fish on the bottom and the rest on top. It does come with large rice bowl. You can add frozen jumbo shrimps and frozen veggies into the rice blow with the raw grain rice. It all comes out great in the end and that takes about 30 mins. I even throw in those Thai noodles. Hard baking potatoes can cook in 30 minutes.

Basically to use this unit just add cold water tot he base and up to the level. Water last a very long time though.

Timer is analog but 0 5 15 20 25 30 40 45 50 55 60 minutes.

If you want to steam more get this item do beware of the cover knob can break off after many usages.

Update 4.25.12

I use this steamer pretty much every day, but now it's developing rust from the knob area. I see that someone else has reported this issue. That rust can drip into your food and you don't want that. the Screw and washer is metal. That's the issue. You would have to wipe them down both. Mine is starting to leak also in the water base. So the only parts that have no issues are the two BPA free plastic container. I'll miss using this one. It's suppose to be under warranty, I'll try go after them about it. In the meantime I have gone with the Westinghouse Tritec CVS Oven that has Steam Oven Feature you add water or you can add wine to water for your cooking with wet or dry steam. It has a conventional fan. Process seems simple enough that it should get here today from Amazon. I don't like using a Microwave since food doesn't come out moist more like dry or tough. With the e-ware BPA food steamer was great to rewarm cooked food. Cook all different rice types along with frozen salmon and more..

e-ware web site reports this unit has 2 years warranty, but the price I had paid for it, not worth me to pack it-up and send it back with insurance on it. The same one going to do the same thing.

Update 11.2.12

I am still using this product for steaming still does the job. I have now switched from white vinegar to citric acid to descale the base. I was also thinking about replacing the unit with another one since I know what to expect from it. The dual containers will fit into your sink if you have dual sink. They can be use for cleaning veggies and etc. also like a strainer would be use. I giving this one 3 stars it should get 4 but what you pay for you get something you really don't see from the other makers. Westinghouse Tritec CVS Oven does the same instead of the 3L you get 22L. But this one here E-Ware heats up 75% faster than Westinghouse Tritec. If you need dry wet steam you would use the Tritec it gives you two options for steaming. The E-Ware is just wet steam but powerful. Also the main base container for use in steamer does change color. As you can see it looks cloudy white that can change to dull off white color.

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I make my daughter's baby food and this steamer works PERFECTLY. It wasn't easy finding any other steamer that is BPA free, this one states it clearly on the box as well, apparently other sellers have advertised BPA free steamers, when in fact, they are not. I have found that butternut squash and some other gourds have stained the plastic a tiny bit. Also, washing by hand with a dish brush gets the baskets cleaner than the dishwasher, they clean up easily. The steamer nub in the bottom also got that filmy white water scale after my second use, it might depend on the type of water you have but I read that using lemon water should loosen that right up, I have yet to try it myself and just scrub it down after every use. From what I understand, the water scale happens in all steamers, so other than that it couldn't be better. It was a great price and has made making my baby's food a breeze. I chose this over an all in one baby food maker because I can do so much more food at one time. It is also more cost efficient, I puree using a Cuisinart Smart Stick that was under $30. Clean up is sooo easy, and these products have actually made making her food fun. An added tip for others making baby food; use silicone molds to freeze your food in (I love Fat Daddio's silicone, they have fun shapes and a variety of sizes) then transfer them to freezer bags. Hope this helps!

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The steamer worked fine for what it is, but the screw and the washer that fastens the handle to the lid started rusting after a couple months use. You'd have to be rather diligent in keeping the lid dry to keep the rust from occurring.

The construction of this particular steamer is rather crude without a whole lot of engineering. Basically, the heating element sits in a pool of water, connected to a timer. Of course, steamers don't have to be complicated to work well, and this steamer did the job for me more or less.

Still, the ways the manufacturer went about in cutting the corners in building the product do leave a lot to be desired. When I first received the steamer, I found the finish of the product to be poor with plastic bits from manufacturing still left on the steamer parts. Also, the plastic used on the steamer body are quite thin and has some sharp edges that cut me on a couple of occasions. The biggest problem by far though, the material they chose for the fasteners of the handle to the glass lid. The screws and the washer started rusting after a couple months of use, and it drips rust onto the food while steaming. While rust isn't toxic really, I'd rather find another way to deliver iron into my boy's food supply.

Why the manufacturer decided not to use 18/10 SS for the parts that are in contact with water constantly is beyond me. If the manufacturer can rectify the rust problem, I would give the steamer 4 stars only because I believe this still is the only steamer that has BPA free parts. As is, I can't recommend this product for any purposes unfortunately.

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I was surprised to find teflon-coated (or at least looking and feeling very much like teflon-coated) heating element in BPA-free baby food steamer. BPA-free but with teflon? No thanks.

Back to amazon it goes.

Otherwise, it looks well made and functional, though I have not used it.

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Abiie Beyond Junior Y High Chair, Natural

My middle daughter got one of the first of these just from the warehouse. We watched as my son-in-law put it together it was very easy only took him a 1/2 hour (without any help from his father-in-law!). It looks clean, sturdy, and can easily grow with the size of your child. They then took it apart for their move across the country very easy to take apart and put together. They liked it so much, that we bought another one for our older daughter (she has a 1 yr old daughter plus 3 boys). She loves it as well and it will serve her needs for a long time (it can be used well into toddler stage and above without having to get another booster seat). The beechwood is very smooth and the straps and hardware are a very good quality.

We've been using this new wooden high chair for couple of months now. I really appreciate this one for many reasons. 1) my hubby & I are beech-wood fans, the surface is really smooth, elegant and it blends well with our kitchen cabinets 2) y shape appearance is so adorable & it looks great in our home 3) the safety harness can be switched from five positions to three position normally I put my little one on three position setting when he decides to eating with us on the same table. 3) tray cover can be removed easily, yes, it's one hand operation! 4) Seats height can be adjusted to different stages fast! 5) The chair is very solid & sturdy wont' tipped over easily (due to its y shape design probably). Overall, If you're looking for a trendy and functional wooden high chair, this will be the one!

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I was a little bit of a procrastinator about getting a second high-chair and kept putting it off until I came across this beyond junior high chair several months ago. This chair looks wonderful in our home. My 8 month old can sit comfortably in the chair, with plenty of space for him since the tray can be adjusted. I love how the seat can be moved to various height levels. We also love the natural wood construction and the tray cover that can be removed for washing. The only thing I'm not crazy about is this chair comes without wheels. Overall, we love it and my son loves it!

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This is by far the best high chair ever!! Easy to clean, does not hold a stain, pop-off tray makes clean-up a cinch!

It took us a little over 20 minutes to put it together. Instructions were easy to follow. Anyone looking for a quality made high chair, look no further! This is a durable well-made chair! I love it!!

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The beyond junior high chair is comfort in convience all wrapped in one. I have four children and out of the three high chairs I have bought, this chair is by far my favorite and most used. My 2 year old, 5 and 7 year old ALL use this chair at some point in the day and its adjusted to fit their size. One thing I love about this high chair vs. others, is the convenience of cleaning the tray after big messes, just pop in the dishwasher and your done. My son has spilled everything from cake icing to koolaide in the chair and after simply wiping it down by removing the seat with ease. Another plus, is the fact that this particular high chair will work for a boy/girl and looks good with any style of decorations. The only problem I had was I got hung up on the installation. The qr code on the instructions wasn't an interactive demo so it too me some time to figure it all out. Hopefully the company fixes that so parents can save time putting it together. All in all a really good buy. I will most definitely use this high chair for my future children. I have received numerous compliments on it and recommened it to many. This chair is a must have for someone who has kids especially if you have several like me.

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Enfamil Premium Infant Single-Serve Powder Packets, 9.92- Ounce Box

Like others have written I only use formula when my milk production is low or I am mixing it with cereal. I won't go through a whole regular can in a month (when the packages say to discard after opening). These are perfect! No waste! Easy for travel too!

These single-serve packets are great for travelling. We also keep a few in our diaper bag just in case we need to feed our little one away from home. It's a very convenient way to make formula away from home, and the cost is only slightly higher than the regular big containers of powder formula.

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Whoever came up with this is a genius and a lifesaver. I too only use formula when I'm on the go or need to supplement if I don't have enough breast milk, so the can is a waste since I won't finish it in a month. The packets are so convenient. I carry a bottle or two of 4oz water and a couple of packets in my purse at all times for emergencies. Paid $10.69 for a box of 16 at Target.

Only 4 out of 5 stars because you can only make 4 oz or 8 oz. So if your baby is currently eating more than 4oz but less than 8oz you either hope he is satisfied with 4oz or make 8oz and waste some.

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We bought this because our little one wasn't a regular formula drinker so it didn't make sense to open large tubs of it, only to throw it away. It's a great idea but obviously you are paying for the convenience. I've been thinking of buying a vacuum packer but wasn't sure it was going to work with powder and worth the time and effort. Also, this stuff is great for long road trips or travel.

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I love that I don't have to tote a large can of formula around with me when out shopping, at church, at family functions, etc. I keep a bunch of these in the inside pocket of the diaper bag, grab one out when needed, rip the top off (which is very easy to open), dump formula in bottle that has already had 4 ounces of water put in it (I fill mine at home before leaving), shake, and feed. So easy it's ridiculous! Best on the go product ever!

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ReSnackIt Reusable Sandwich Size Bag

Given the location of the velcro, it's hard to fit in a sandwich made on regular sized sandwich bread. That said: my 4yo was pretty excited about the pink monkeys, and quickly declared this sandwich bag HERS (I had bought a variety). Fabric feels nice. I have some other sandwich bags that are all vinyl, which are better for messy things, but stiff. I'm glad I bought this bag, but want it to be just a bit bigger!

Title says it all. The cotton exterior was good quality, the nylon liner is a little thin though and I worry about it ripping with use. The velcro however pulled off half way after first use, so disappointed. Maybe it was just mine since I see parents happy with theirs. I do see parents with grungier baggies indicating heavy use. Company contacted me after I told them their velcro came off in one use and offered me a replacement. GREAT customer service! I just wish they were a little more affordable to get more of them. Upgraded from 3 ot 4 stars for the excellent customer service. Can't wait to get my replacement bag. (Even my husband liked using it the one time we used ours before the velcro ripped.)

Downside as compared to airtight glass containers (which is what we normally use got these for my Kindergartener as an alternative to the heavy glass container): If you are going to a park with squirrells, make sure your food is tightly packed away. Our bag with a half eaten sandwich was left in an open diaper bag in a stroller, and a squirrell made away with it, tore the bag to shreds and ate the leftover sandwich. :(

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I loved this until I washed it. After the third wash the fabric and the edging have started to seperate. Not good for a reusable bag.

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I bought a set of Resnackit bags about six months ago from a friend with a cloth diaper business. These bags are awesome! So many super cute designs to hold sandwiches and snacks for myself and my toddler. I always toss raisins or grapes in one and throw it in my purse before I leave the house. They're easy to use, environmentally wise, cute, washable (even in the dishwasher, though I put mine in my regular washer), and an excellent alternative to plastic baggies. The only downside to these is that they aren't airtight so you can't really store items in them. However, that hasn't kept me from buying 8 of these awesome bags!

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I love the concept of reusable bags. Overall their use is limited. Since they fold and close with Velcro, you need to consider what you put in the bag because it is not sealed. For example, chips will be stale by lunchtime if packed in the morning. Also, food must be dry no fruit that is juicy or pickles or foods of that nature. Hard to clean and need plenty of time to dry after cleaning.

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Baby Bullet BBSK-080 8-Piece Storage System

I just got the storage containers out of the box after receiving them as a gift and put them in the dishwasher to clean before my first use. The tall "to-go-tube" melted in this first wash and came out wonky so now storage cups will not fit in the tube. The storage cups did not appear to melt at all like the tube. We had the 'water heat' setting on for the dishwasher. The box didn't mention that the items shouldn't go in the dishwasher.

I received this product as a gift from my registry, but after my daughter was ready for solids and I started to make my own baby food, I opened up the Baby Bullet products and started reading the instructions. My first issue was that the jars can't go in the dishwasher, microwave or freezer. Okay, I can hand-wash, no big deal. But my second issue is that homemade baby food is only good in the refrigerator for 3 days, so when would I ever need 12 (6 come with the Baby Bullet plus the 6 with this product) jars of pureed food in the fridge? Maybe if I had multiples. What I really needed was extra silicone freezer trays, which incidentally Baby Bullet does not sell, so I had to purchase another product. I do actually like the Baby Bullet system itself, but I find the extra 8-piece storage system a waste.

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This expands the usefulness of the baby bullet due to the increased storage capicity. It is a good additon for busy mothers who prepare meals on the weekends.

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I purchased the baby bullet when my baby was 4 months old, it came with six storage containers and I believed it would be enough, but I enjoy making her food and she love to eat it (she likes it more than the jared baby food) so now that she eats more and 3 times a day, 6 containers are not enough and that's why I ordered more. I like them because they are good quality, you can put them in the dishwasher, mark the date when you cooked it and the food stays fresh. Love it!!!

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The six jars that come with the Baby Bullet system just aren't enough, so these extra jars are incredibly helpful for prepping and storing extra baby food. The carrying case is handy for tossing in a diaper bag when on the go. The jars are sturdy and hold up well with frequent use, including in the freezer and microwave.

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Happy Creamies Organic Veggie and Fruit Snacks with Coconut Milk

All parents know that toddlers are on the go constantly and getting them to STOP to eat is extremely difficult. I love giving my daughter, who is almost 18 months, HappyCreamies because they are made with Coconut milk with added veggies! The more research the benefits of coconut milk, the more I want to make sure that is added into my child's diet. The bag is also extremely lightweight which makes it super easy to take on the go. To be honest, I find myself snacking on these too. 5 stars all the way!

Our baby loves these... I also love that they are dairy free. They have a great taste and are easy for baby to pick up.

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I love that these are nutritious and dairy free. DOn't overdose your kids on them, though, too much vitamin A.

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My daughter has a milk allergy. We figured this out around 9 months, after she was thoroughly attached to yogurt melts. These little guys satiated her love of the yogurt melt sans dairy. I've tasted them, and even though I'm not crazy about freeze-dried texture they taste pretty good. It's awesome that they're healthier than the yogurt melts, too! The texture gets a bit weird if you don't use them within about a week of when you open the package, but it says to eat them soon "for freshness" so I can't complain. Just a bit pricey!

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These are pretty new to me and my little one. I think I ate more of them than she did. These are a really great addition to the company's products and a nice twist on the yogis.

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Gerber 1st Foods Assorted Fruits and Vegetables 18 Pack, 2.5oz Tubs

Since I just didn't have time to run to the stores, I only trusted my best friend, Amazon.com, to bring me the baby foods. The packaging and portion of each varieties was good, and the quality of Gerber baby food deserves no complaint. However, I was confused with the description, "18 Pack", as I thought it was 18 Pack of 2 tubs! What it contained was only 9 pack of 2-tub packages, and normally, I buy the 2-tub Gerbers for only a little more than a dollar at local stores. If I bought them at a local market, I would have paid slightly more than $11. I realized I paid almost $20 a box for these, and I even bought 2 boxes. This was the first product ever I regret buying from Amazon.com after several years of good patronage!

This same item just costs $7.48 at Sam's club. It is like paying additional 15 dollars for buying from Amazon. Be aware of it.

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This product has 9 packs of two not 18 packs of two. They also charge twice the amount you would pay for in the store.

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I bought this variety pack to have at my in-laws house when we came to visit them for the holidays. It was expensive for the amount of food you get. The variety was not all that good either...I didn't want to have to make a trip to the grocery store when we got there so I shipped everything through amazon ahead of time. Seeing what I paid for and the lack of variety, I should have just made the trip to the store. I thought it was 18 double packs...it isn't, it is 18 total packs of food.

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I wish I would have read the reviews! I thought the same thing that it was a box of 18 2-packs, but it was only 9 of them! way too pricey! at walmart you can buy these for about 9 bucks! And cheaper at sam's club! Live and learn! I feel robbed! I should have read the reviews before buying!

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