The Babycook Neo Is Efficient and Easy to Use—but Is the Baby Food Maker Worth the Splurge? Here's Our Review
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Feeding a baby can be…quite the production. Between preparing the food, setting up the high chair, actually feeding them and cleaning up whatever spills follow, it can be time-consuming, a little stressful and very, very messy. Luckily, there are plenty of gadgets out there that make mealtime easier, like Béaba's Babycook Neo, a food processor that's equal parts painless to use and pretty to look at.
PureWow's director of affiliate strategy Pam Masin has been using hers for two months, and already swears by its easy-to-use settings, sleek appearance and smart design that's ingeniously considerate of busy parents' time. Below, you'll find her honest review of the product, as well as original photos.
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The Babycook Neo is a baby food maker and food processor by Béaba. It's a six-in-one appliance that can steam, mix, thaw, reheat, warm and sterilize. Not only is it designed to use less water and energy than previous models by the same brand, but the soft-steam cooking function is also gentle enough to preserve both the flavor and nutritional value of the food you cook.
'This machine is so quick, easy to use and can all go in the dishwasher, which is just the sort of convenience you need when your days are jam-packed taking care of a baby,' Masin says. 'The biggest selling point for me is knowing exactly what's going into my baby's food, that there are no additives and that it's BPA-, lead- and plastic-free.'
It consists of a 1,250-milliliter glass bowl, a 1,000-milliliter stainless steel bowl and a basket. 'Most other baby food makers use plastic, so this one is non-toxic and eco-friendly,' Masin says. 'The bowl holds a 5.2-cup capacity, meaning you can make quite a bit of food in one go. I like this because I can freeze the rest and use it at a later time. I usually store three or more portions in the freezer. It takes all of two minutes to peel, chop and add the items into the machine, which does all the work while you can do something else—that's super-efficient in my eyes.'
Pam Masin
'All the parts come apart and can be put in the dishwasher as well,' she adds, 'and one less thing to hand wash is a huge plus right now.' (Speaking of having your hands free, the appliance is meant to be used with one hand, so you can still operate it while holding baby.)
You can steam produce in ten minutes flat, as well as meat, fish and some harder veggies in 15 minutes or less—no boiling required. As for blending, it pulverizes all sorts of foods in mere moments, and it's manual so you can choose the consistency. It's also designed with an ergonomic handle to make opening, carrying and filling a breeze. The processor alerts the user when their food or bottle is ready with sound and a light signal. Most importantly, the high-end stainless steel blades are installed on two levels for even mixing, which can be customized for smooth, ground or chopped textures, depending on the age of the baby. 'It's really effective at making the right consistency purees and mashes,' Masin adds.
Pam Masin
In case you need more convincing, Masin swears by its near-silent noise level when the machine is in operation. 'At first, I didn't even know if it was working because it was so quiet,' she claims. 'You can hear a faint whistle when the steam is releasing and that's it.'
As for the cons, they're minimal. '[The basket lid] is sometimes somewhat difficult to click into place; literally my only issue with this machine!' Masin says. 'This item is also on the pricier side, but if you were to compare this to spending $1 to $2 on jarred food, it's definitely more cost-effective if your baby is eating one to two meals a day.'
Yes, you can buy something cheaper. But in terms of quality, food safety and versatility, the Babycook Neo may be well worth the investment. 'I think the price is worth it because once we're done with purees, it can be used as my baby starts eating finger foods,' Masin adds. 'I won't have to stand by the stove waiting for water to boil or making sure the veggies will be steamed to the right consistency. This machine gives you ten minutes back to do something else (like play with your baby or fold the laundry), and every minute counts now.'
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