In the life of every mother, there is a moment when it is time for the baby to introduce complementary foods. The digestive system of a small child is not yet strong, and requires delicate food. A special double boiler for children is a convenient appliance that allows you to cook tasty and healthy dishes for kids. Products cooked in a double boiler retain maximum vitamins. And the device itself will save parents a lot of time.
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Children's double boiler - types and features
Steamers designed specifically for children are divided into two main types:
- The usual big ones.
- Mini steamers with a blender.
The advantage of ordinary stationary large double boiler is that they can cook food for the whole family at once or several times. They are functional, roomy and easy to manage.
The mini steamer for children is smaller and comes with a blender. It is compact, it can be easily folded and taken with you if, for example, you are visiting for a few days. Steamed vegetables, meat, you can immediately grind in mashed potatoes, without removing them from the container.
Benefits of Baby Steamers
A mini-steamer is one of the most useful devices for mothers and their babies both in operation and for health.
The main advantages of baby steamers:
- Minimum labor costs - just wash, clean the products and put them in a bowl.
- There is no need to control - modern models are equipped with an auto power off function.
- No additional heat treatment is required - the device completely disinfects the products, carefully steaming them.
- No need to remove the contents of the bowl and grind separately in mashed potatoes.
- Steam processing preserves more vitamins and minerals in food than any other.
Even if a child grows up, a device for baby food will not cease to be needed. It can always be used in everyday life, especially if someone in the family adheres to a healthy diet.
How to choose a baby steamer
The following recommendations will help you navigate the selection of the optimal double boiler for home cooking baby food.
Dimensions
Most appliances positioned exactly as baby steamers have standard compact dimensions: 18–25 cm high and 15–18 cm wide. Some models have a special compartment for storing the cord. The design of the double boiler consists of a lower unit with steam generators and controls and a blender bowl.
The double boiler body and bowl are made of eco-friendly heat-resistant plastic. More expensive models may have a metal case.
Power
The optimal power for mini-steamers is 350-600 watts. The higher this indicator, the faster the device functions. Do not choose a model with a very high power. Its parts will wear out faster and energy consumption will also be higher.
Functions and equipment
A children's steam boiler has two basic functions - a steaming mode and a blender.
As additional functions, it may include:
- sterilization mode;
- heating;
- defrosting foods;
- sound signals;
- light indicators.
Some models include, in addition to the main steam blender bowl, additional tiers, a set of jars for mashed potatoes, measuring cups, spoons, containers.
The more components and options the device has, the higher its cost. Here the choice depends solely on individual needs.
Control
The control panel for mini-welds is touch-sensitive, mechanical or combined. On it you can set the temperature and cooking time for the dish. Electronic control is more convenient. The presence of the display allows you to see the preset mode and the remaining time. In general, the control system of the double boiler is very simple and intuitive.
You can choose a model with the above functions, but without a blender. These are also on sale. But for many parents, a mini steamer with an integrated grinder has become a decisive factor for the purchase. The average cost of such models varies from 3800 to 9000 p.
