Squeeze Station

I know there's a lot of debate about pouches and toddlers, but I think like everything else if you use it in moderation you are a-okay! We've been on the road a lot during these COVID times, and packing a healthy meal for a toddler can be challenging! I cringed every time we'd buy the Plum, Peter Rabbit, Once Upon a Farm, "insert pricey pouch price here". They were running us about $1.50-$2 a piece! My biggest gripe was the actual portions of veggies/fruits actually in each pack - some list it out, and honestly most of them are just pure fruit. When we are home I love to have my little guy go at it with feeling his food - we use these pouches either as a snack during the day or when we are in situations where its a little more difficult to get him to eat (usually if we visit someone or are on the road). What I love about this device: -Super easy to work. You just place the pouch in the slot, screw on the tube and push in the goodness (I'll admit I didn't read the instructions and stood puzzled for a good ten minutes on how to get the pouch on there, so don't feel bad if you do the same lol) -Super easy to clean. I use a straw brush to make sure the little end of the tube is cleaned too, but overall not that much mess to clean up! -Peace of mind knowing what's in the pouches! For a quick no cook pouch it takes me under ten minutes, and knowing that my toddler is getting fresh ingredients AND his veggies in makes me a happy momma! -Pouch prices. Sure these aren't going to save you a tremendous amount of money, but each disposable pouch is $.30 and food maybe is around another $.05-.10 a pack? Hey it's still savings and it's fresh! You could probably do reusable packs, but for me this route is so much easier. Each pouch you can store for about 2-3 days in the fridge and I think as long as 3 months in the freezer. Kind of like storing breastmilk! I haven't frozen any yet, so far I've been prepping about 2 yogurt mixes and 2 veggie mixes and it seems to work out great.

I had tons of leftover jars of baby food that my 11month old son just refuses to eat, because he'd have to use a spoon and it takes too long. Recently, we tried the food pouches again to see if that worked better during snack time. I didn't buy any reusable pouches and just bought the one-time, disposable ones from the grocery store to see if he'd like them. He loves them! I instantly went on a hunt for reusable pouches and found this. It has been a game changer at snack time. I can grab one of his favorite food jars and pop one in a pouch or pour in a homemade puree and the outcome is the same. He devours them and can eat on his own, which his little independent self loves. The setup is really easy to put together. The pusher thing can be a little tricky to push down with certain foods and does not get the last tiny little bit in the tube, but not enough to notice really. The only other thing I notice is I may have to make a small tug to get the pouch out, which can be tricky with the small amount of food at the tip of the pouch. I did purchase some reusable bags separately through another seller that I have yet to use. The bags included in this set are not reusable (Granted, I make them reusable by washing them out and hanging them to dry on our bottle rack lol) but are durable and have yet to get holes during snack time or wear out. They're just as good as the grocery store pouches. I also bought some reusable silicone covers for the plastic top of the food pouches. My son is teething and likes to bite things hard and the plastic can hurt. I highly recommend some silicone covers for any pouches. The pouches are really easy to squeeze and food can go everywhere. I found that out the hard way when my son decided to swing a pouch around while eating. With a cover, they can't squeeze food out and they're easy to put up when they're done.

I LOVE this product. My now 10 month old was a fabulous eater and would eat just about any fruit or veggie or meat I pureed for him. Then one day, at around 8 months, my fabulous eater suddenly became Mr. Picky. There were some days where he would only eat yogurt or applesauce. Of course the doctor told me not to worry, but what mother doesn't worry? I purchased some applesauce pouches which he ate with no hesitation. I thought about purchasing pouch type food from the store, but I wanted him to continue to eat the food I made at home. In comes the Infantino Squeeze Station. PROS: My son will eat any food from these darn pouches, broccoli, kale, beets and the regular peas, carrots, etc. I puree chicken with sweet potato or beef and peas and put them in the pouches and he eats it like ice cream. I also put yogurt or homemade applesauce in them. When I try to feed him the same food from a bowl, he's not interested. I puree food a week or so at a time and freeze the pouches, pulling a few pouches out the night before to dethaw. If it's still frozen, a few minutes in a bowl of hot water loosens it up. I squeeze the puree onto a spoon and feed him, or if we're out and about, I'll feed him straight from the pouch. It's saved me money because I'm not buying the food pouches from the store, plus I get some peace of mind knowing he's eating what I cook. I've even been able to introduce new flavors, such as curry or black pepper or cinnamon to his food, because he'll eat anything, as long as it comes out from the pouch. The Squeeze Station is easy to clean - I just soak the pieces in hot, soapy water and use his bottle brush to clean it thoroughly. It's also fairly small and I can store it in a kitchen drawer. CONS: You do have to spend the money to purchase the Squeeze Station and the pouches, but the price is much cheaper than purchasing the store-bought food pouches. Also, everyday my son eats less and less pureed foods, so it'll get to the point where I'm not using this product as often as I do now, but I've read some good ideas on how people use the product once they're done making baby food. You can use it for condiments when camping or on a picnic, for sauces or dressings, etc. Lotion or shampoo when going on vacation is another idea I've read. Overall, this has been an excellent investment. There are a few products that have changed my life as a new mother: Motorola Baby Monitor, Wonder Bumpers and now this Squeeze Station and pouches. Even if I only use the product for a few more months, to me and for my peace of mind, it was well worth the money.

I'm a first time mom and after buying baby food pouches and then deciding to make my own, I knew I needed to get this. The process is very simple: you set the device in the counter, place three pouches, screw the funnel-things, pour the food, squeeze it, un-screw the funnel-things, remove the pouches, screw the lids on them and write the name and date of the food inside. You can then keep the food in the fridge for up to 48hrs or freeze it up to 3 months. I like a lot of things about this: - it's very easy to clean if you do it right away, - it's small to store (they recommend keeping the box for this, I absolutely agree), - the food pouches take a lot less room than ice trays or other containers, - it's easy to use, and - it comes with a handy magnetic sticker to remind you of the food storage times. But I think there's room for improvement: - the funnel-things have three marks but no information about what they mean. I assume each is 1oz, but can't be sure. I fill them to the third line and my pouches are almost full, - the squeze-thing tends to leave some food behind if you fill the funnels above the third line. - the pouches are NOT microwave safe; to thaw and warm up the food you have to place the pouch in warm water, which then cools and you have to change for more warm water until it's done, but some foods separate into liquid/solids and then I have to use the food processor or blender to make them uniform again. In my experience, this problem doesn't occur if you microwave the food directly from the freezer. I think they try to avoid the risk of people burning the babies, but I also think a caregiver with common sense will wait until microwaved food is at a safe temperature for baby, but I digress... Overall I really, really like this, and I keep my fingers crossed for new microwavable pouches.

I recently purchased the Infantino Squeeze Station to streamline homemade baby food prep, and it's been a game-changer. The system includes a base, three fill tubes, a press, and ten disposable pouches, allowing you to fill up to three pouches simultaneously. This feature is a huge time-saver, especially when preparing multiple servings at once. The design is user-friendly: you simply screw a pouch onto the tube, pour in your pureed food, and press down to fill the pouch. The clear tubes have measuring lines, ensuring proper portioning. The non-skid base keeps the unit stable during use, and the soft rubber press provides a comfortable grip. Cleaning is straightforward; the fill tubes are dishwasher-safe, and the entire unit is designed for easy disassembly. However, it's worth noting that some users have reported issues with the dishwasher-safe claim, so hand washing might be a safer option to maintain the product's longevity. While the system works well with the included disposable pouches, finding compatible reusable pouches can be a bit challenging. Some users have found success with third-party reusable pouches, but they may not fit as snugly as the branded ones. Overall, the Infantino Squeeze Station is a practical solution for making homemade baby food and snacks. It's efficient, easy to use, and helps reduce food waste. Highly recommend it for parents looking to provide healthy, homemade options for their little ones.

I went through a brief period where I was determined to make my own baby food. Nothing but organics, all home made and nutritious. That period lasted all of a month because then reality hit and I realize I dont have the energy to do this every week. But anyways, back to the product. This worked well for my purpose. It is very straight forward and easy to use. It does get messy and all the place but that could also be me operating on 3 hours of sleep. So take that with a grain of salt. Overall, it does what it is supposed to do. No complaints, I would recommend.

We have saved lots of money by investing in this over purchasing store pouches (which run at least $1-2 each!). It's great to make whatever combinations of fruits/veggies/yogurts/etc for our kids and sneak in some great nutrition. The system is messy (don't let the videos fool you) but it works great. The bags lock nicely into the system then you attach the bowls on top. You really need the funnel - which is purchased separately but should just come with this - it's messy as it is with the funnel so I can't imagine without it. I'd recommend squeezing down on the plunger then unscrewing the bag and putting the lid on. If you push the puree down and then try to lift the plunger out before taking the bag off, a strong suction pulls some of it back out of the bag. I have preferred this system to the reusable bags some friends have. While it's less environmentally friendly, they've found those bags hard to keep clean and freak out when they get lost/thrown away as they are pricey! I also find that if I'm going to make a batch, I'm going to do a blender-full which often can fill 10-15 of these bags. If I'm making that many and want to freeze a bunch to go, it would be a huge investment in the reusable bags. These are great not just for babies - my toddler still enjoys it - and will be getting these in his lunch for awhile. What difference is this to applesauce (not a baby food) but can have much more nutritious combinations? The only complaint with making your own pouches is that they need to stay cold - you can't just have a bunch of these thrown in your diaper bag for "just in case" uses for snacks. If you are going to be out and about, they need to be in a lunch bag with an ice pack (or frozen before and can just thaw out).

The idea behind this is great... You control the ingredients, make it in bulk, line up the pouch station and start making pouches quickly. I got the idea to make my own food pouches from another mom I met at Target who told me there was a big concern with mold/fungus in the store bought ones. She said because those pouches are NOT clear/translucent, moms unknowingly hand it to the kids without realizing there was mold in it, even when it wasn't past expiration. A few saavy moms who either spoon-fed their child the pouches or opened the pouches discovered the issue! Anyways, this item is decent but the problem is that it is VERY messy. I followed the instructions exactly and no matter what I do, liquid ends up all around the top where the cap screws on. I then have to cover the opening with my finger, rinse it under the sink to remove the liquid debris, then put the cap on for every single pouch. The plunger creates a vacuum so when you push down to flow the liquid in the bag, if you pull it back up at all, the liquid comes back up. I wanted to take the plunger out so that it would create less pressure and maybe less mess when I unscrewed the pouches. (I also tried leaving the plunger on instead of removing it after the pouch was filled but it is still a mess.) If someone else figured this out, please let me know if they found a way around it. Reading the other reviews, people just kind of dealt this this issue. It also does not work very well for thicker consistencies like thicker yogurt. I try to make healthier yogurt pouches with greek yogurt or whole milk yogurt (trying to add extra calories since he's petite) since he likes the YoTot and Yo Kids pouches. But it is so hard to fill the pouches with thicker consistencies. The yogurt pouches are $1.79-$2/pack in the store so if you can make your own, it will save you a lot of money. But if the liquid is too "watery" compared to the ones store bought ones, one gentle squeeze and most of it may end up on your little ones shirt instead of in their mouth. My kiddo will also "drink" one of these pouches way faster than he would eating it by spoon. I typically make half a dozen yogurt-fruit pouches at a time so its fresh but after I make it, it is pretty convenient. The pieces fit into one another so that you can keep track of it easier and it doesn't have a huge footprint. Also, I freeze some for outtings and its nice and cold by the time you need it. Tip: You can add a natural thickener/binder like guar gum or xanthum gum so that after it thaws out, the liquid and solids don't separate and the consistency is still creamy. Don't be weirded out by the two ingredients name- if you look at most salad dressing or food labels, you will likely see one of these two ingredient in it. Really just flip over a bottle of ranch. They are both natural and you can get it online at amazon or at Whole Foods.

Es un aparato muy práctico. Nosotros salimos bastante y es la mejor forma de llevar la comida de nuestro bebé. Preferimos que coma los purés que le hacemos nosotros a los comprados. Con este aparato nos garantizamos que la comida llega bien y dura 4 días ( por lo menos) sin congelar. Es limpio, sencillo y práctico . Tanto es así que se lo hemos regalado a unos cuantos amigos!!!

I love this station. I use it in combination with the Avent blender and steamer. It is very easy to use and very easy to clean. The tubes can be stored in the space where the pouches are placed when using this. The only criticism I have is that when you push the food in to the pouch you need to undo the tube from the station otherwise you will find it hard to get the plunger out due to the vacuum. The pouches can be frozen and are also perfect for putting yoghurt etc in something my great niece loves. Would recommend this station if you want to make plenty of your own food for baby.

Excelente opción para mantener alimentos para bebés, muy fácil y practico. Puedes poner cualquier alimento y pure y se etiqueta facilmente.

息子の離乳食準備に購入しました。たくさんお出かけはしたいけど、ちゃんと離乳食は食べさせたいとゆー私の思いを叶えてくれそうです。パウチに詰めるのが手間ではなく、使用時はスプーンがつけられるってゆー素敵な工夫が◎です。

Ich liebe diese Station! Da ich selbst für meine Tochter (6 Monate alt) koche, finde ich die Quetschbeutel sehr praktisch (leichter als Glas, keine Bruchgefahr, gut zum Einfrieren). Und es macht einfach Spass, sie mit Infantino Station zu füllen :-) Auch die Form und Zusammensetzung der Station ist gut durchgedacht: nimmt wenig Platz, gut zum Reinigen! Nur ein ABER - Einweg-Quetschbeutel sind nicht umweltfreundlich :-( Sonst bin ich sehr zufrieden.