Magic Bullet Platinum Pro: Whip Up Your Own Baby Food
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Magic Bullet Platinum Pro |
In A Nutshell: Homemade baby food is a cinch to whip up with the Magic Bullet Platinum Pro Blender/Mixer System ($99.99). The set consists of a tall cup, short cup, four party mugs, cross blade and twist blade, a blender and lid, shaker and steamer tops and lids and the power base (with a 350 watt motor). A recipe book is also included.
Why It’s Great: To make your own baby food, first prepare your ingredients by either using fresh or steamed vegetables or fruits. Next, put it in one of the containers, twist on the crossblade and turn it upside down into the power base. Then line up the tabs on the bottom of the cup you’re using and press down on it to turn it on. When you want the blades to stop cutting, just let go. After about 10 seconds or so, the food in the cup will be smooth and ready for your baby to eat. To put the Magic Bullet into the hands-free lock-on mode (for foods that need to be blended longer), just press down and turn the cup clockwise until the tabs lock under the lip of the power base –it will run continuously until you twist the cup back counterclockwise and the cup releases. Depending on the fruit or veggie, you may need to add some water, breastmilk or formula to your puree. (Watch a demo here.)
Downside: There are a lot of components that come with the Magic Bullet, so clear a shelf or drawer for them. The power base has a small footprint and it is the only item that is not dishwasher-safe.
Overall: I find myself using the Magic Bullet System frequently. I can quickly whip up smoothies for my ultra-picky, impatient toddler as well as meals for my husband and myself. I love that you can make a small amount of food and clean up literally takes seconds, just put the cup and twist-on blade on the top rack in the dishwasher. It really is that easy!
– Nancy
- Posted on Sep 17, 08 at 5:00AM
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September 17th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I bought the Magic Bullet when my son was 5 months old and use it all the time to make his food (he’s now 10 months). It’s so easy! I don’t use the mugs so I gave those away since they take up so much room.
I highly recommend the Magic Bullet for babyfood-making!
September 17th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I don’t have children, but I bought the Magic Bullet a couple of years ago because I’m a smoothie addict and it’s really fantastic!
I didn’t make good mashed potatoes with it, though. It’s so powerful, it makes the mash sticky and stringy like cheese on a pizza :s
September 17th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I agree that the Magic Bullet is great for making baby food and it is very easy to clean up. I have been trying to find out if it is BPA free.
September 17th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
It is so easy and great to have to puree food for baby. He seemed to like the fresh green beans pureed with the bullet than baby food green beans. I don’t recommend pureeing salad though. He saw us eating salad and he really wanted some so I decieded to try it, grossest and nasiest stuff ever! Didn’t look to good either. But other than that it is great.