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The 6 best blenders for homemade baby purees: Consumer Reports

A weak blender leaves chunky bites in a jar of pureed carrots. Consumer Reports tested blenders for smooth purees and durability

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A weak blender leaves chunky bites in a jar of pureed carrots, and a poorly built one won't survive years of regular use once baby food duty gives way to smoothies and soups. Puree quality, durability and everyday convenience all factor into which blender is worth keeping around long after the baby food stage ends.

Consumer Reports tested blenders for puree smoothness, durability, ease of use and overall convenience.

Cuisinart Hurricane Pro 3.5 Peak HP CBT-2000

The Cuisinart Hurricane Pro 3.5 Peak HP $HPQ 1.53% CBT-2000 earned Consumer Reports' recommendation for excelling at both pureeing and smoothies while proving simple to operate. CR found it skips extra accessories and a removable blade, which cuts down on cabinet clutter, and rated it easy to clean overall thanks to a dishwasher-safe jar. Testers noted the blender weighs 11 pounds, on the heavier end of this lineup, making it a candidate for leaving out on the........

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