Reddit mentions: The best baby food storage containers

OP, you’re not wrong to be mad that your GF isn’t being a good guest (so I guess NTA), but I want to make it clear this falls on your GF since a 2 year old truly cannot be blamed for their actions. It’s up to the parent to ensure their kid behaves, and also helps them learn to be tidy which for a 2 year old mostly means making sure to tidy up after them. However, it’s possible there’s an easy solution to the easily tipped over snack bowl? Maybe giving her those squeezy fruit/yogurt things as a snack (can’t be tipped over) or a spill-proof snack bowl such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Snack-Catcher-Piece-Purple/dp/B07NFZBSY2 2/$4.37 on Amazon. Obviously kids can be jerks unless taught not to be, so I hope that if you value your relationship, that the solution to a crumb-free home is easily within reach. Best of luck!

Food before 1 is just for fun! As long as they're still nursing or getting formula, then they're getting appropriate nutrition. Mashing and exploring it is part of the experience. I like the suggestions that others have said, about modeling and showing her how to eat. And it's possible she's just not ready or that interested in food right now. That might be why you felt like you were force feeding her.

That said, there are two things that are my favorite tools that help facilitate BLW. Food pouches let you still use purees, but let them be in charge of getting it to their mouth. You can put in yogurt, apple sauce, or any other puree that you would use. Mashed sweet potatoes and banana, carrots and apples are all easy. Squooshi Reusable Food Pouch | 8 Pack - G.O. Pattern | NEW LARGER SIZE! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPD4V1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_U5pGxbVBN2BSX

I also love the feeder that others have mentioned. I prefer the silicone as well, because it comes apart and can go through the dish washer. It's great for food that they've mashed while trying to eat it, while playing, or if I can't be sitting right there. Efbock Nipple Fresh Food Milk Nibbler Feeder Feeding Tool Safe Baby Supplies Toys 1set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018EEFVK2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_b8pGxb5BXXDRQ

Don't stress if she's not super interested. Better to wait until she shows interest than to force feed her and make her frustrated. There's nothing magical at 6 months... she might just need more time.

Remind him there are pro and semi-pro athletes winning ironman contests, 100 mile runs, 500 mile cycle races on keto. Not just finishing, but winning. You don't need carbs to compete, but you do need to be adapted, and that just takes time.

You can use things like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Reusable-Storage-Leakproof-Homemade-Toddlers/dp/B01LZOXTJ8/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510900345&sr=8-5&keywords=squeeze%2Bpack%2Breusable&th=1 (there are several brands and shapes, and I don't have a preference. You can make something like chia pudding (search recipes for keto chia pudding.)
Chia seeds, a little protein powder, heavy cream and some mct oil if you like it. MCT is just a type of fat, but it hits your liver fast and give a quick(ish) energy boost. Make ahead, chill overnight, and it's about the consistency of tapioca.

You can buy packs of almond butter in ready made squeeze tubes. You can make your own packs of salted almonds with small baggies.

I really hope to hear you're both succeeding fabulously.

Cloth diapers - flour sack towelsfrom amazon as the stuffers - cheap and clean easily. Bamboo liners for the poop. Rubber gloves for swishing it in the toilet for the parts that don't come off with the liners. Lot's of covers that can be used from newborn to 35 lbs. You can use any bum cream if you use the flour sack towels as well FYI because it doesn't ruin them. Also pick up a couple of these laundry bags. Wipes.

Cleaning is easy - "quick wash" with a bit of soap, then a hot long wash for extra soiled diapers.

Baby nest was nice to have but not a necessity. Blankets/towels can help. Also a wrap is nice for the first 6 months but not necessary.

Gripe water for gassy baby, Punkin Butt teething oil

A pump, even hand pump will be handy. Especially in the first few weeks she's regulating her supply.

Zip up sleepers (snaps suck)

Baby Bag (backpack style)

Don't worry about a baby changing table, you can change anywhere. Don't worry about a diaper genie since you're cloth diapering.

Breastfeeding scarf/carseat cover

Older baby (6-12 months will come fast)

- snack containers

- Food holder thing(frozen bananas are awesome for teething)

I was intimidated initially too, but it was just ridiculously easy. From opening the cookbook to putting away the last container was 2 hours, once a week. I saved hundreds. I started at 6 months with pureed sweet potato (clean it, stab it with a fork, wrap in aluminum foil, oven 400 for 45 mins, throw in blender with some water to desired texture=baby food for a week) then got braver and tried most of the recipes in this book and stored them in these things. BPA free, freezer and microwave safe, 2 oz containers. Good luck!!

If you don't already have them, an immersion blender + Instant Pot = your new BFF. I would suggest buying this accessory kit:

https://www.amazon.com/Aiduy-Pressure-Accessories-Compatible-Instant/dp/B07MHWRSJL

Among the goodies included is a silicone egg-bite tray, which you can use to fill with food & freeze for future use, so you can make & freeze batches at a time. A few ideas:

1. Pureed veggies. Note that you can puree meats, like soft chicken (ex. boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked in the Instant Pot), so you can make things like pureed chicken & sweet-potato.
   
2. Flavored yogurt. Just blend fruit & yogurt, makes the yogurt taste better & adds fruit to the diet.
   
3. Blender smoothies. A great way to mix a lot of things. Spinach pineapple smoothies are actually way better than they sound, lol.
   
   When self-feeding becomes a thing, check out these reusable squeeze-food pouches:
   
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H8DN35J/
   
   Lots of benefits:
   
   
4. Can be used for all of the food ideas above (smoothies, fruit-flavored yogurts, baby food purees)
   
5. Comes with a fill ring, which makes pouring easy
   
6. Can be put in dishwasher's top rack (huzzah!)
   
   Like you said, making baby food at home is way cheaper than buying it pre-made. Plus you can freeze it up in batches. The Instant Pot makes it easy to soften just about anything to the point where it will blend well, and the immersion blender lets you blend stuff up right in the pot. If you have the budget available, a Blendtec or Vitamix blender is pretty awesome because they can literally liquify meat (ask me how I know that). Plus you can make no-chunk fruit yogurts & various types of smoothies, whole juices, etc.
   
   One way to save on containers for freezer storage is to use Press 'N Seal wrap. It's similar to regular Saran wrap, but it has little suction cups on the inside to help it stick to itself, so you can actually lock out air. So prep the baby food, fill the silicone mold, freeze, pop them out, wrap each one in Press 'N Seal, then throw those in a large gallon Ziploc freezer bag, and voila!

Not OP, but we use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJ5KVR6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 and love them. I clean them with a bottle brush and it works great.

Thanks for the recipe link! When I was a nanny, the family used silicon ice cube trays and would freeze baby food that way. The size was good, but I figured since I had twins I could opt for something a little bigger. They’re not jars. They’re small plastic containers with flip lids. They came in a pack of 50, and had good reviews on amazon. They’re not meant to last forever, but I liked that there were a lot and I liked the size. Here’s the link

Keeping wet things separate from dry things helps. I have a variety of small Sistema containers; I would probably simply put each item into a different container. They also make a nice container with a compartment at one end for, say, hummus, and a long section for, say, carrots or sliced peppers to dip into the hummus.

This one, the Snack Attack Duo, is nice - there's space for a couple of different kinds of things.

I have this one ("Salad To Go") for salads - I am amazed at how long the salads remain fresh in it.

This is a smaller one, with two sections.

I use the Dressing Containers for salad dressing; they also make several larger sizes that would work for small amounts of fruit or nuts.

The Triple Split has more room for larger amounts, and comes with a container which can be used for yogurt, hummus, cottage cheese, or fruit like watermelon.

The Sistema stuff is well-made. I put mine in the dishwasher with care, and it has held up very well. I've had no problem with leakage, and food seems to last longer in the Sistema than in other containers. (I have no stake in the company; I just love the products!)

I got these: https://www.amazon.com/Kid-Simple-Flexible-Starter-comparable/dp/B01DGUDGHE/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503688456&sr=8-10&keywords=baby+food+freezer+trays

but there are a lot like those that freeze in 1 oz portions. Super helpful for storing extra baby food!

They keep well. I have one of these bad boys that I cook and store them in. Thinking about buying a second one because my husband has started sneaking mine. It fits comfortably in an 8 at but for the 6qt you'll have to trim the corners.

BabyBliss Eco Friendly Silicone Baby Food Freezer Storage Tray | 9 Large Cups (2.5 Oz) | Clip-On Silicone Lid | Toxin and BPA Free & FDA Approved | Ov https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M188L3L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_J5XdHuFBZHppi

My babe LOVES purees and yogurt out of a pouch. He will eat more, it is faster, and cleaner.

I have these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NVXSBRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1

We also use these so bub can hold it easier, and without squeezing it everywhere: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HGPWS2J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

as a new homeowner myself, i'm reminded i need to fill the salt tank every month or so when i take a shower and i feel different afterwards.

softeners are really quite easy as there is not much to maintain you just have to remember to fill them with salt before they run out.

anyways, i only take apart the head of my d/e when i'm changing razors, which is about every 3rd or 4th shave, because why not? I've already saved myself hundreds of dollars vs cartridges. In between changing razors i rinse the head in alcohol to displace the water and make it dry fast and clean without taking it apart. I just keep a little air tight container of it with my shaving stuff. re-useable disposable baby food container works well.

something like this to give you an idea

This would be my thought. Is it easier for him to open them once they have already been opened? Maybe buy and use something like this or this with easier lids for him?

Popsicles! I've been trying to stockpile healthy summer treat recipes, so I'd like to try out some of my newfound popsicle recipes. How easy was that?

These are pretty awesome for everything from sunscreen to peanut butter. Zip Pouches. About 10 grams.

My friend who pumped exclusively used these trays, specifically for baby food and breast milk. They worked great.

We made homemade purées starting at 5 months. It’s pretty easy really. We had a magic bullet lying around for some reason, and that worked pretty well. A blender would work too. You don’t need some fancy baby food maker device.

Beyond that:

• a steam basket and a sauce pan for steaming vegetables
  
• this silicone freezer tray or a regular ice cube tray
  
• gallon freezer bags
  
  And that’s about it. We made a couple batches of various fruits or vegetables every week or two. The cubes last a while in the freezer, and we took a couple cubes out of the freezer every night to use the next day.

Buy yourself some of these and take your snack game to the next level!

They are nicely sized so that a good amount of snacks fit in them and then they won't get crushed in the diaper bag!

Gerber Graduate Bowls. Saw someone mention them in previous threads so I actually picked up a pack at Target yesterday. Really cheap option for 4 bowls/lids at $4.99. These things have great lids as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Graduates-Bunch-a-Bowls-4-count/dp/B000RFC3BM?th=1

Recipe: (you can bake at 350 if you don’t have InstantPot)
4 eggs
1/4 c heavy cream
1.5 c grated cheese
.5 c cottage cheese.
Season to taste.
Blend ingredients
Fill egg bite mold (http://amzn.to/2zCOHY0

Add 1 c water to InstantPot
Cover with foil. Set to stream for 8 min. Do natural release. Enjoy!

It’s just clarified butter, folks. I agree with the other poster - make it yourself. I store it in this: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Planet-Solutions-Reusable-Plastic/dp/B01LZOXTJ8. In baggies for extra security. (Although they haven’t leaked yet.)

Edited: for clarity, since I didn’t manage to use Reply properly.

Don't refreeze or microwave BM. I thin them with a little water. And I warm them in a bottle warmer. I freeze them in these cubes then pop the top off and drop it in the bottle warmer

Try freezing breastmilk or formula into cube, and putting them into one of those mesh feeders for them to gnaw on. My daughter had no interest in frozen plastic/rubber teethers or frozen wash cloths, but she loved to chew and suck on those 'milk cubes'. It can get a bit messy but it was effective!

Are her parents doing the make your own baby food thing? This could be helpful. (I am not a parent, and now that I've posted, this seems like something that she will be quickly too old for if she isn't already. If so, disregard!)

freezer/condiment/baby food blocks! :)

I think this is cool

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0062NJ4ZG?qid=1383081542&sr=1-9&vs=1

But it'll probably be more useful if they plan on having more kids

or with a Charity Donation (Smile Link)

https://smile.amazon.com/Friendly-Silicone-Freezer-Approved-Dishwasher/dp/B01M188L3L

The mesh feeders filled with frozen fruit work really well.

32 oz Mason jars with the white plastic lids for the bulk.

For the smaller portions, 2oz containers similar to these

On all above, I make little removable labels using just the sticky portion of a post-it note. It's important to keep track!

Yah, didn't think of that! I bought these trays to freeze breastmilk in. http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Baby-Easy-Breast-Trays/dp/B0007CS4EU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374685019&sr=8-1&keywords=ice+cube+tray+baby+food You could just do what you're doing already but store them in this instead of freezer bags.

I use these guys for yogurt. Baby only eats half of the carton usually, so ill put the remainder in one of these for the following day.

http://www.amazon.com/Beaba-Babypote-Reusable-Squeeze-Pouch/dp/B004DS14B4 (Credit to LizzyBear, further down the thread).

Also, bananas are totally freeze-able. As is most fruit.

or these

I bought these because they're cheap, have reusable sticks, and come in small proportions so the mix lasts longer: http://www.amazon.com/Kidco-Healthy-Snack-Frozen-Treat/dp/B0012S9D4S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1375135855&sr=8-7&keywords=popsicle+molds

You can actually use Popsicle molds. They sell those everywhere! Or you can go to wal,art and get this

Here’s the non-sponsored link:

https://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Silicone-Freezer-Approved-Dishwasher/dp/B01M188L3L

Here are two different options but there are a lot of different highly rated ones:

https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Squeeze-Storage-Homemade-Toddlers/dp/B07H8DN35J/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=baby+pouch+reusable&qid=1570278412&sr=8-6

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https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Modern-Reusable-Pouches-10-Pack/dp/B07QF3ZDFR/ref=pd_cp_75_1/144-6945590-4960531?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07QF3ZDFR&pd_rd_r=8595abe2-7614-4493-b887-fd688f09c051&pd_rd_w=e89ja&pd_rd_wg=bm6Is&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=8XG425GQZN3PAZ94ZPVN&psc=1&refRID=8XG425GQZN3PAZ94ZPVN

Where's the aspirin?

My list is baby things. Lots and lots of baby things. I need them all. Do you have a spare $400,000? Because that's what it's going to cost to raise this child.

Here are my items that I feel I need the most, that add to $20:

Wipes. Twenty bucks. Aaaaand we're done.

Told you babies are expensive.

Other combo items could include:

Pacifiers, $8.99

Onesies, $12.99

Aaaand we're done again. See, expensive.

More:

Crib Sheet, $9.99

Homemade baby food containers, $9.99

Aaaaand we're done again.

Have you tried one of those food feeders?

Here.

I use the Oxo LockTop containers for the dry powder and oil.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051T93U8/ref=twister_B00F434L12

http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Blocks-Freezer-Storage-Containers/dp/B004QZBEFK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EHTVKXYWYEYQ5JNHJKW


Then for the blended drink, every day I carry 3 12oz ball jars with my DIY mixture.

I'm gunna go with teething! Like, about to pop through teething. My little guy was doing this to me so I gave him more finger food because he would chow on cheerios and puffs. Still wouldn't eat. Couple days later, two teeth came through. I'm guessing the roughness feels kinda good, it puts more pressure there. He's still refusing most foods and cranky about it. So, I took all of our frozen purees and have been putting them in This. He goes nuts on the food that way. Or freeze them in a popsicle mold.

This is a rhetorical question, but why would you use a shortened Amazon link to hide your spam affiliate link, when you can make the link say whatever you want right in Reddit?

Non-affiliate link for people: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M188L3L

I purchased these trays from Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012S9D4S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It took me about 7 or 8 loads to fill it up. The trays and stick are poorly made but that actually worked to my advantage because I was able to pull the sticks in and out throughout the 2-3 week process of filling them up. Sometimes it was hard to get the stick back in and I had to use a butter knife and jab in there to clear the hole back out for the stick and then put it back in the freezer.

My wife is incredible and we basically try anything that might get the other off. She knows I have a cum fetish and has seen some of the crazy cum related porn I have watched and she said she was game. I highly doubt she will be able to consume the entire thing but she said she would try and worst case scenario I can get some picture of her sucking on it and then stick in her pussy and ass. In the porn Feeding Frenzy 6 Delilah Strong eats a cumsicle and struggles a little, Annette Schwarz makes one in a couple videos and handles it pretty well. Really looking forward to trying, has to be the right night when we are in a really romantic mood. Rose petal and candle type shit.