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With my son I used the magic bullet blender. It worked really well for fruits and veggies. I didn't try to do meat in it but that might work too. It's nice because it's small and convenient when you want to do a quick batch of something. It also purees well. You don't get chucks like with a food processer.

I used a gizmo called the "Happy Baby Food Grinder" (which you can get online - do a quick search) for years when my boys were small. I liked it better than an electric one because I could tuck it into a diaper bag or tote and use it in restaurants and relative's houses.

It's a mindlessly easy thing to operate - all by hand - and it comes apart easily and cleans up fast. We started with pureed fresh fruit, then mashed potatoes, rice or pastas thinned with broth, steamed veggies, soft tender meats, and so forth. What I cooked for us, baby ate also. I kept spices minimal and used jarred baby foods maybe...half a dozen times during all 4 boys, and then only in emergencies or when travelling. You definitely get used to the better quality and freshness of fresh, homemade food. I also think the transition to regular solid food was easier for each child since the texture was closer than that of the pureed, thinned-out slop in the jars.

Plus.....homemade is so much more economical!

p.s. If it's still in print, look for the book "Feed Me, I'm Yours". Great little recipe ideas for feeding infants and toddlers.