Beaba Babycook

The French baby-food maker that has won praise throughout Europe is finally available to American families. This compact countertop appliance multitasks as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby. It starts by steam cooking vegetables, fruits, meat and fish in less than 15 minutes, preserving their vitamins and flavors, then purees or blends them to the desired consistency. You can also use it to quickly reheat or defrost precooked foods. With it comes a 2 1/2-cup plastic bowl, cooking basket, spatula and recipe booklet. The bowl and basket are dishwasher safe. 11" x 5 1/2" x 8" high.

I was so excited when I read about this product in December and couldn't wait to order it, so last night I went online to price it out until I read that the bowl is a polycarbonate bowl. Polycarbonate plastics are fine unless they are heated then there is a potential to release BPA which can be dangerous, hence the reason that they have banned this plastic in San Fransisco and most companies are pulling polycarbonate bottles off the shelves. I would love to hear that this product is going to be released with a glass bowl but I doubt it so, I guess if I want to make my own baby food I am going to have to use my good old fashioned food processor and metal steamer.

On a side note if you are in the market for baby bottles and are overwhelmed with your choices, I use Born Free bottles and LOVE them. I love how the nipples allow the baby to suck and compress-this is important for breastfeeding mommas because not only is the baby's natural instinct to suck but also to compress. So, these nipples are very close to the real thing and best of all no BPA!