You do not need to invest in expensive baby-specific food processors. Most parents find that a standard home blender using the small jar attachment works perfectly well, or simply using a fork or pav bhaji masher to hand-mash foods. To achieve a smooth consistency initially, you can push softened vegetables or fruits through a steel colander or tea strainer. Remember that purees are typically a short-term phase; by moving to hand-mashed textures quickly, you help your baby accept a wider variety of foods sooner.