Earlier this summer, I was lucky enough to be sent a Baby Brezza One Step Baby Food Maker to review. Since we did Baby Led Weaning with Penelope, I never got into making pureed baby food. Although, I did make one recipe, before I decided to let her try to eat pieces of whatever we were eating.
If I didn’t do Baby Led Weaning, I would have absolutely made her food. When you make your baby’s food you can control ingredients. You can make food with local, in season and organic vegetables. You can rest easy knowing that there is no BPA in the food from the plastic jars they come in at the store. You can control price and save money by buying local vegetables that are in season, make a huge batch and freeze it (and we all know how I love to freeze food!). And then you also get that high and that sense of pride, that comes when you create something with your own two hands.
Around the same time I was sent a copy of ICE POP JOY. I highly recommend buying the ICE, POP, JOY book if you want to make healthy popsicles for your little one. The author is an amazing woman, someone I really look up to and admire. She has so many different and wonderful recipes to try and the photography is stunning. I love having this book on my kitchen counter, because it is a JOY to look at!
But I thought the Baby Brezza would be perfect for making popsicles, since it has a blend only option. I was so inspired by the book, that I decided to come up with my own recipe, with local, organic blueberries and blackberries. It tastes amazing, but I can’t share it with you yet, because it is going to be published in the upcoming Baby Food Cookbook that Baby Brezza is putting out next Fall!
Speaking of stunning photography, big thanks to Christy Baldwin Photography, for taking the pictures for this post. She is pretty dang amazing! I hope I can take pictures like her one day.
Penelope had such fun helping me make our popsicles. And do you see how color coordinated we are? I am such a dork, but I had to wear blue to match the popsicles! That dress was actually the dress my maid of honor wore at my beach wedding, I liked it so much, I bought one for myself.
The Baby Brezza is an all in one. So you can steam your veggies and then puree it, and only wash one item!
My little helper.
She really liked pressing the buttons. I will have to be honest, figuring out how to use the Baby Brezza the first time I attempted to use it, it was not totally self explanatory. I like to be able to whip things out the box and figure it out, without wasting time reading silly things like directions. So take my advice, just take a moment to read the directions first!!
And ta da! Delish home made popsicles. We used these popsicle molds from Ecological Babies. I love them!
My beautiful girl loved her popsicles! This is one of my most favorite pictures of Penelope. Those eyes kill me!
If you don’t have fancy popsicle molds, you can use an ice cube tray and tooth picks.
The Baby Brezza has a pourable spout, so pouring into containers was, wait for it, a breeze!
Do you make your baby’s food? Would you like to have your very own Baby Brezza?
Enter our giveaway! Here’s how:
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Good luck everyone! Giveaway will run until 10.30.11! I will use random.org generator to pick a winner and will email the winner and announce it here on the blog. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be announced.
DISCLAIMER: I was not paid for this post. Thank you ICE, POP, JOY and Baby Brezza for allowing me to review your products and for the awesome giveaway. If you are interested in having me do a review and giveaway for your business or product, or about our advertising pricing, send us an email at [email protected]
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The Annessa Family
October 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM"Like" you both on facebook and am now following on Pinterest!
I would LOVE to win this because we are adopting and I feel that "mama" guilt of not being there those first few months to give her the absolute best…
this could really help me do just that!
Thanks,
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October 3, 2011 at 2:43 PMI'm mentioning on facebook as well. I would love to win (I know it's random). Have a 6 month old and just started making a few homemade foods for him. I think this would help so much! Thanks for the giveaway!
Allison
October 3, 2011 at 3:03 PMI make my own baby food and would LOVE a Baby Breeza!
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October 3, 2011 at 3:04 PMI am fans of yours and theirs on facebook!
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Victoria @ One Crafty Momma
October 3, 2011 at 3:20 PMFirst of all, this post ROCKS. Second – YAY for Christy Baldwin Photography!!! 🙂 LOVE LOVE LOVE!! 🙂
Maureen
October 3, 2011 at 3:58 PMWhat a fun giveaway, Steph 🙂
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October 3, 2011 at 5:58 PMLike Baby Brezza on FB, following you on Pinterest. Love your blog!
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Anonymous
October 3, 2011 at 6:44 PMI have loved following your blog, and now I am a fan of the baby breeza. My 4 month old isn't ready for homemade baby food yet, but I am super excited about making it for her. my e-mail address is amy_angelgirl at yahoo dot com
Anonymous
October 3, 2011 at 6:45 PMExtra credit!! I am following you on pininterest!! My e-mail address is amy_angelgirl at yahoo dot com
Krissy
October 3, 2011 at 6:55 PMI love your coordinating outfits! AND I was just in the market for a baby food processor, except I need mine a.s.a.p. but I will be checking this brand out for sure!
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October 3, 2011 at 10:00 PMI like Baby Brezza on Facebook!
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October 3, 2011 at 10:00 PMI'm a follower on Pinterest!
Thank you for an awesome giveaway!
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October 3, 2011 at 10:50 PMI like both of you!!!
I beyond want this…I need it!
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October 3, 2011 at 11:14 PMYay – great pictures 🙂 Already liked you on facebook 🙂
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October 3, 2011 at 11:58 PMI like both Mama and Baby Love and Baby Brezza on FB. Thanks!
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October 4, 2011 at 1:18 AMI already like you on facebook
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October 4, 2011 at 1:19 AMI like Baby Breeza
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October 4, 2011 at 1:20 AMI follow you on pinterest
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Anonymous
October 4, 2011 at 1:56 AMI am a fan of both you and Baby Brezza!
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Kristin
October 4, 2011 at 3:53 AMI like Mama and Baby Love as well as Baby Brezza on FB. 🙂
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October 4, 2011 at 3:53 AMI follow your Pinterest (and LOVE it!).
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Joanne - The Real Food Mama
October 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM"Like"ed both Mama and Baby Love and Baby Brezza on Facebook!!
Posted the Giveaway on Facebook, you can see that post here:
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Followed Mama and Baby Love on Pinterest as well!!
Very cool Giveaway!! Thanks
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Joanne - The Real Food Mama
October 4, 2011 at 4:09 PMps…I am not comfortable leaving my email address on the comment board.
You can find me at
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🙂 Thanks
The Happy Homeschooler
October 4, 2011 at 4:15 PMI've been making all the food my baby twins eat. This would be a wonderful help. I "like" both on FB.
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October 4, 2011 at 4:15 PMFollowing on Pinterest!
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Victoria @ One Crafty Momma
October 4, 2011 at 7:46 PMi follow you and baby brezza on fb! 🙂
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October 4, 2011 at 7:46 PMuh, of course i follow you on pinterest! 🙂
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The Boddies
October 4, 2011 at 11:28 PMI have been making baby food with my food processor and I think it's about to wear out!
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October 4, 2011 at 11:29 PMI follow you on Pinterest
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October 4, 2011 at 11:52 PMI am a fan of Mama and Baby Love AND Baby Brezza on facebook
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Madame Garcia
October 8, 2011 at 1:44 PMJust found out I'm pregnant last week and would love this product! Thanks for the opportunity! [email protected]
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October 10, 2011 at 6:22 PMWould love to win. LO is just over 4 months, so we'll be starting solids soon! I "like" you and Baby Breeza on facebook.
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IttyBitty0621
October 10, 2011 at 7:11 PMI would absolutely love this, I have wanted one since before I had my son. Then when he was born with a CHD, I decided there was no better alternative to making my own baby food.
Kristen
October 12, 2011 at 6:31 PMI have been making some of Hunter's food and this looks like it would be awesome.
Lindsey Morrow
October 12, 2011 at 6:44 PMI like you both on facebook. 🙂
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Heather Allen
October 12, 2011 at 7:36 PMYes, please! 🙂 This would be great when Hudson is ready to eat "people food!" 🙂
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Jenny Oliphint
October 12, 2011 at 8:25 PMGreat giveaway! I have "liked" everything on Facebook, started following you on Twitter, and subscribed to your e-newsletter. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
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October 13, 2011 at 2:19 PMI'm a fan of you and Baby Breeza on facebook!
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October 13, 2011 at 2:20 PMI follow you on Pinterest! *Which is where I found you in the first place 😉
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Rachel Huber
October 13, 2011 at 9:46 PMI follow you and Baby Brezza on Facebook!! I do make some food for my son (13 months), but only have a normal blender, so it's more of a chore. Also have baby #2 coming in January, so this will get used for her, too!!!
Rachel Huber
October 13, 2011 at 9:48 PMI also am following you on Pinterest!!
Heather
October 13, 2011 at 11:37 PMI liked both pages on fb. I've done baby food a few times at home. I find it's more fun if I get together with a friend to do it.
Heather
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October 13, 2011 at 11:39 PMFollowing you on Pinterest
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October 15, 2011 at 10:09 PMI'm a fan of you and Baby Brezza on Facebook! 🙂 Sarahbara2001 at yahoo.com
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Jessica
October 18, 2011 at 12:50 PMI like both Mama and Baby Love and Breeza on facebook.
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Jessica
October 18, 2011 at 12:51 PMI am so excited to be following you on pinterest. I love all of your tutorials and cannot wait to see what else you are thinking about doing.
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October 19, 2011 at 11:55 PMI like Baby Brezza and Mama and Baby Love on Facebook!!
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October 20, 2011 at 6:11 PMI follow you and Baby Brezza on facebook!
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October 23, 2011 at 11:20 PMI follow you on Pinterest. Thanks for a great give away.
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Tiff
October 24, 2011 at 3:58 PMI follow you and baby brezza on FB.
I would love this since I am on baby #3 of homamade baby food.
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Tammy
October 24, 2011 at 6:16 PMI'm a fan on Facebook!
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AMY G
October 24, 2011 at 7:51 PMI "liked" moma and baby on facebook
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October 24, 2011 at 7:52 PMI'm now following you on Pinterest!
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October 24, 2011 at 7:52 PMI made a comment about the giveaway on my facebook profile, thanks
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October 24, 2011 at 7:53 PMI signed up for the email newsletter. I hope I can win, my 6 month old is ready for some homemade food!
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Leslie aka zoeandcooper
October 25, 2011 at 1:52 PMI like both your blog and Baby Brezza on facebook and would love to enter.
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October 25, 2011 at 1:52 PMI follow you on pinterest
Nicole
October 27, 2011 at 10:42 PMSo excited about this giveaway! It's perfect for the point I am at with my 5 month old!
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October 27, 2011 at 10:43 PMI follow you on pinterest 🙂
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October 27, 2011 at 10:45 PMI also liked Baby Brezza on Facebook!
thenew30something
October 27, 2011 at 10:45 PMI mentioned you on Facebook and the giveaway!!
Emily @ Random Recycling
October 28, 2011 at 6:40 PMI am now a FB fan for both. LOVE the popsicle idea for the Baby Brezza. Gives it more long term use.
Emily @ Random Recycling
October 28, 2011 at 6:41 PMI'm following now on Pinterest. (Emily R.)
Carrie
October 29, 2011 at 12:16 AMI'm following both you and Baby Brezza on FB!!! 🙂
Jessica
October 29, 2011 at 10:17 PMI am a fan of both on facebook (Jessica Miller)
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Ashleigh
October 29, 2011 at 11:24 PMi'm following you on fb as well as baby brezza. when i figure out how to follow you on pinterest i will. lol
i'd love to win this! i've been planning on making my baby's food when the time comes. either way i'll be making it, but this would be such a cool helpful gadget!
crossing my fingers.
my email is [email protected]
Stephanie
November 1, 2011 at 11:35 AMAnd the lucky winner is….
Kristin!!!!
who said…
I follow your Pinterest (and LOVE it!).
Send me an email Kristen and I will have the Baby Brezza sent to you! Congratulations!!
Tara
February 21, 2012 at 8:56 PMI’m coming into this sort of late, but just had to put in my two cents. It’s nice to see you’ve updated your blog, and I can’t wait for more freezer meals! We’ve tried most of them, and it sure is nice to just toss something into the Crock Pot from the freezer without day-of prep! You are absolutely right about making baby foods. I have many friends who exclusively buy baby purees, and to me, it’s such a waste. I’m absolutely not into organic this-or-that foods and baby raising methods, but the little time and effort it took to steam and puree the foods gave me peace of mind and, to be honest, a sense of pride in what I fed my little girl. Totally worth it. Now that she’s eating chunks of food, we use our baby food maker to just do the steaming–then we cut the food into bite-sized chunks, stuff them into ice cube trays, freeze them, and just heat them in little baggies in warm water when it’s time to eat (when we’re being really smart, we put them in the fridge to thaw beforehand). This is still necessary because our one-year-old has only two little teeth coming in–definitely not enough to chomp through crunchy fruits and veggies! Apples and carrots are the easiest ones to prepare and freeze, and she pounds them down her throat! It’s also nice to still be able to use our baby food maker. Such a money saver!
Stephanie
February 22, 2012 at 2:28 AMI agree, the moms who make their babies food, all tell me the feel that same feeling of pride. That is a great tip about freezing, pre-cooked, pre-chopped food as they get older.
Laura
April 30, 2012 at 1:16 AMDo you give your daughter juice? I was just wondering if you did what kind? And if you don’t, why not? Juice is just so full if sugar I couldn’t see myself giving it to my baby when he is old enough. Thanks!
Stephanie
April 30, 2012 at 2:05 AMSometimes I give her spinach-apple juice that I make myself. It is mostly spinach and just a touch of apple. The last time she did have a fever, I did give her watered down store bought organic juice, because I wanted her to stay hydrated and her blood sugar level up. But I do not give her juice to drink as a regular thing, because like you said, way too much sugar.