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OXO Tot Food Masher Review

A travel-friendly, manual food maker that mashes, but does not puree like machines
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oxo tot food masher baby food maker review
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $12 List
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Manufacturer:   OXO Tot
By Molly Bradac ⋅ Senior Review Editor  ⋅  May 17, 2020
57
OVERALL
SCORE


RANKED
#5 of 10
  • Puree Quality - 35% 2.9
  • Ease of Use - 30% 5.9
  • Health/Safety - 20% 7.6
  • Ease of Cleaning - 15% 9.0

The Skinny

The OXO Tot Food Masher fits a niche for families who seek to mash food for their toddlers while on-the-go. This manual product is small in size, compact, and comes with a lid, so toss it into a diaper bag or luggage bag for your next adventure. Plus, it is easy to clean. Keep in mind this product will not create smooth purees like electric-powered machines and certainly requires some effort to mash at times. However, it is portable, inexpensive, and quick to clean—a couple of perks that other contenders in our lineup do not provide.
REASONS TO BUY
Minimal
Small in size
Compact
Lid included
Easy to clean
Inexpensive
Portable
REASONS TO AVOID
Below-average puree quality
Small amounts
Requires effort
Lid may pop-off
Staining

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Pros Minimal, small in size, compact, lid included, easy to clean, inexpensive, portableGlass, easier cleaning, above-average performance, and user-friendlyEasy to use, excellent purees, large batches, easy to cleanQuality puree, easy to clean, inexpensivePortable, fairly easy to clean, low-cost, free from BPA and PVC
Cons Below-average puree quality, small amounts, requires effort, lid may pop-off, stainingLoud on highest setting, trapped food chunks under bladeNo cooking feature, not portable, takes up spaceDoes not cookDoes not grind all foods, blade is dull, liquid can leak, and grinds small quantities of food
Bottom Line A travel-friendly, manual food maker that mashes, but does not puree like machinesA blender that performs decently and features a Boroclass pitcher that is durable and healthier for babiesA top-notch blender that consistently creates smooth purees and offers enough capacity to produce large batches of baby food but takes up kitchen counter real estateSimple, inexpensive, and versatile, this unit makes baby food in a snapA no-frills baby food maker that is good for those seeking portability at a low-cost
Rating Categories OXO Tot Food Masher Oster Pro 1200 Blender NutriBullet Blender Sage Spoonfuls Pure... Green Sprouts Fresh...
Puree Quality (35%)
2.9
8.0
9.3
7.4
3.8
Ease of Use (30%)
5.9
8.0
8.2
7.7
5.6
Health/Safety (20%)
7.6
9.9
8.4
8.7
7.3
Ease of Cleaning (15%)
9.0
9.5
8.0
7.3
6.8
Specs OXO Tot Food Masher Oster Pro 1200 Blender NutriBullet Blender Sage Spoonfuls Pure... Green Sprouts Fresh...
Capacity Not Listed 6 cups 8 cups Not Listed for Food Processor, N/A for Immersion Blender 1 Cup
Footprint Small Large Large Small Small
Steam No No No No No
Settings Blend, Mash Blend, Puree Blend, Puree Blend, Puree Blend, Puree
Special Features None None None None
Included Accessories (1) Lid (1) 6 cup Pitcher, 24 oz. Smoothie Cup with Lid Tamper, Recipe Booklet HomeMade Essentials Package Available with (1) Recipe Book, (6) Glass 4oz Storage Jars, (60) Labels, (1) Immersion Blender with Food Processor Attachment and Pocket Guide None
Available Accessories None None Yes Sage Baby Eco Steamer, Sage Spoonfuls - Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies; Sage Spoonfuls Pocket Guide, Assorted Storage Jars, Pouches, Snackie and Munchie Bag Sets None

Our Analysis and Test Results

Founded in 1990, OXO is an American manufacturer of housewares and kitchen products, with a mission to create tools that make everyday tasks easier.

Performance Comparison



oxo tot food masher baby food maker review - the oxo is manual, and the masher has teeth and groves, plus the...
The OXO is manual, and the masher has teeth and groves, plus the bowl has similar grooves, all of which help the mashing process.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Puree Quality


The OXO has one of the lowest scores for puree quality. It will not produce silky-smooth purees for a beginner baby, and it cannot remove skins or seeds. But, this product is not designed or expected to achieve similar quality to electric machines. It is essentially a glorified fork and bowl, with a lid, to be portable and aid in mashing food on the go.


We recommend this product for an advanced eater or toddler who can manage texture and some pieces. It did a fair job mashing bananas, avocados, pasta, and broccoli.

partially frozen peaches
partially frozen peaches
banana
banana
pasta
pasta

The OXO struggled the most with kale and raw carrots, followed by chicken, which appeared tuna-like, and blueberries, which had many medium-size skins still present.

chicken
chicken
blueberries
blueberries
green peas
green peas

Ease of Use


The trade-off of simplicity is no features, and the OXO is one of the few muscle-powered products in the review.


As a small and compact product, the OXO can easily be packed along for travel. The masher dismantles into two parts and nests within the bowl. The bowl's capacity is about 8-10 oz, which will yield one or two servings. The lid can cover leftover food to transport home and store in the refrigerator. Note that some users report the lid pops-off in a diaper bag; however, we did not experience this issue during testing.

oxo tot food masher baby food maker review - the masher can dismantle into two parts.
The masher can dismantle into two parts.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Health and Safety


The OXO receives a high score for this metric, primarily due to its simplicity, limiting the potential for harm and concerns. For instance, it does not have a steam tank or sharp blades, plus there are no nooks or crannies for yuck to grow.


The product is made from polypropylene plastic #5 (recyclable) that is phthalate, BPA, and PVC free. The soft, non-slip grip is Santoprene (a type of rubber), which contains no chemicals.

oxo tot food masher baby food maker review - the oxo has non-slip grip on the masher and on the lip of the bowl...
The OXO has non-slip grip on the masher and on the lip of the bowl. This type of rubber contains no chemicals.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Cleaning


The OXO is dishwasher safe, but handwashing is a breeze, too, and we strongly encourage handwashing to prolong the product's use. The bowl is white, so some foods, not all, may stain. During testing, we noticed that carrots are one of those foods that may stain, regardless of how quickly it is washed after use.


The masher doesn't have holes to prevent food from getting trapped. It should be inspected for food build-up and be thoroughly cleaned regularly.

oxo tot food masher baby food maker review - the masher's grooves should be inspected from time to time.
The masher's grooves should be inspected from time to time.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

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Molly Bradac
 

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