Material: They are usually made of plastic or silicone. If you are using a tray with cubes, silicone is sometimes preferred as it’s more flexible and easier to release the food. Make sure it’s food-grade silicone and that any plastic is BPA-free. The NUK Food Cube Tray is the perfect solution for freezing and storing small portions of baby food. A baby food freezer portion tray is a place to freeze individual portions of purée for babies being weaned. Do I need a baby food freezer tray? When your baby is ready to start weaning, having the right baby food storage and baby weaning products will help make the process easier for you to prepare meals for your little one without food going to waste. Whether you're pureeing your baby's food in a baby food maker or blender or creating handy meals, storing your food in baby-friendly portions in the fridge or freezer will help save leftovers while providing equally nutritious meals as freshly prepared dinners. It boasts a steel frame so the whole tray will remain rigid (so you don’t have to) as you remove it from the freezer. The flexible silicone makes releasing the cubes a stroll in the park too.

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Lakeland do great 'flexible' ones that are really easy to get the food out of." (Vetted by Mumsnet user Millie1) Our verdict Material: Not specified | Number of ice cubes: 12 cubes per tray | Size: 27 x 11 x 3.6 cm | Cube size: Not specified What we likeWe also love that the tray is available in small and large designs, depending on the size of the cube you’re looking to create. It’s both BPA- and PVC-free so it’s a safe option for leftover food as well as for a reliable drinks livener.

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Lid: The lid should fit securely and if you have individual pots it can be handy to have lids that are attached to the pot to save you from searching for any lost ones. A handy clip-on lid keeps the food covered for maximum freshness and seals in all the goodness and because the tray is highly flexible it's easy to dispense individual portions. Another way to defrost and warm the baby food is in the microwave but beware of hot spots forming that could burn a baby’s mouth.I prefer silicone ones because it's easier to tip the cubes out."(Type of tray recommended by Mumsnet user lilham) Our verdict Making homemade healthy purees for babies not only helps to control their sugar and salt intake, but it's a great cost-effective way of supplementing their nutritional needs. We've listed some of the best sweet and savoury recipes for you to try for your little one. If none of these takes your fancy, we've got plenty more recipe options here. Savoury recipes Capacity: Each cube or pot usually holds around 60 - 75ml, which is a good purée portion size for a baby. Once you've made your baby puree, make sure to let your prepared meals cool before popping them in the fridge or freezer to keep. Don't let your food sit out for more than two hours after cooking. Eco-glass is durable and long-lasting and can be recycled at the end of its usable life; latex teats are biodegradable and can also be recycled

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Supports breast and bottle feeding; the extra wide lip support simulates breast feeding as closely as possibleMaterial: Flexible silicone, plastic | Number of ice cubes: 24 per tray (small) | Size: 8 x 15 x 17cm | Cube size: 2.2cm What we like Choosing ones that are dishwasher, microwave and steriliser safe can also help to make your life easier when it comes to cleaning and reheating recipes. Plastic pots This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered: I have the NUK storage pots and ice cube trays and [my baby] has been happily eating a whole pot each meal time."(Vetted by Mumsnet user Pea2019) Our verdict