Consumer Critique: Infantino Annabel Karmel

In my last post, I briefly mentioned the Annabel Karmel food mill. Well, with the Infantino Test Drive program, I actually was able to get all of the Ananbel Karmel products for review.

The cutest item are the stackable food pots. These are tiny little containers that snap together so they stay together in the freezer or fridge, and have lids to prevent spills. Plus, they're translucent, so you can see what's in them in case you forget (to some extent; they're colored, so it's not perfect). There's also a dedicated freezer tray that has nine little compartments for making one-ounce cubes of food. This makes it really easy to thaw individual portions.

For teething babies, Infantino makes fill & freeze puree pops. The handle is chunky, so it's easy for little hands to hold - even my one-year-old can hold them well. Frozen food is a godsend for some parents whose babies have teething pain. I know several of my friends relied on frozen purees or "momsicles" to help their kids out!

Once kids are a little older and don't need purees to be perfectly smooth, the mash & serve bowl is a great option for making quick meals at home. The masher fits into the bowl and works great for cooked vegetables or soft fruits (just don't try to use it on under-ripe fruits, or it won't really work). For heating meals, there's a steam release micro dish, which has a unique valve system. It allows steam to escape while cooking, but seals tightly during storage. I don't know how it works - I didn't investigate it - but it's pretty clever! And, for going out and about, there's a double-decker box that allows you to bring two different types of food along without them getting mashed or mixed, but without having to bring a whole bunch of dishes.

All of the products are dishwasher safe, and are BPA free. They are also microwave or freezer safe (or both).

The Infantino Ananbel Karmel products can be found at Babies R Us, Target, Walmart, and Sears, among other retailers. They can also be purchased online at the Step2 website or at Amazon.com (affiliate link)

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