When you make your own baby food, you probably do it to provide your tiny people with the freshest ingredients possible with full control over what goes in it. So, it makes sense that you’d also want to store it in the safest way possible. Baby food storage containers are all over the market, ranging from trays to glass jars to reusable zip-top bags. There are so many brands that it can be hard to know which ones to trust, which is why we put the top-rated baby food storage containers to the test to find out which ones really are the best.
Before jumping in and buying baby food storage containers, there are a few things to consider: How much food will need to be stored? Will it be frozen or just refrigerated? Is there a material preference? How portable do they need to be?
Amount of Storage Needed: Cooking in batches requires larger storage, like the tray-style baby food storage containers offered by WeeSprout. These containers let you freeze food into ice cubes and pop them into secondary storage. For mincing the night's meal and storing it in the fridge, single containers are the best bet. Freezing or Refrigerating: We found that plastic and silicone storage containers such as Stasher bags are best for freezing. While glass containers are often freezable, it takes too much time to allow them to thaw so the lid can actually open, while plastic and silicone come right up.Materials: BPA-free plastic is a top choice for a lot of containers because it's durable and easy to use. Silicone and glass are also excellent options, both of which are good for reheating. Stainless steel is a good choice as well because it doesn't hold onto any scents. Portability: While glass is a great eco-friendly option, it isn’t your best bet for portability since it can be heavier and breakable. Pouches are ideal for travel, but they can be tricky to fill and require the right food consistency in order to avoid making a huge mess. Plastic containers with rigid lids are great but can stain, and stainless steel is wonderful but can leak and require labeling.
We used, washed, and sterilized each container for 2 weeks, putting it through the rigors of everyday life. There were clear winners — some from recognizable brands and others from ones you’ve likely never heard of. We tested more than 25 types of storage containers, filling each one with the baby foods that are often the hardest to clean and are known for leaving stains behind, like broccoli puree, yogurt, and sticky fig bars.
They were tested according to their stated purpose to see which ones came out on top. We evaluated them for their seal, washability, overall convenience, and their prices. The goal of our testing was to find durable baby food storage containers that can last far beyond the baby food years.
1Best Overall
ProsCons
Cannot be opened with on hand, which is a bit of a painStackable containers make life easier, which is why we are big fans of this set. Included in the set are six 2-ounce containers, four 4-ounce containers, and two trays. They’re an impressively efficient and convenient way to do baby food, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that they’re BPA- and phthalate-free and leakproof.
We filled these containers with broccoli, yogurt, and ranch dressing and took them on the road. One of them — the ranch dressing — was flung at the wall when it was discovered that it did not contain vegetable dip — and it remained closed. (Kids, right?) Another, the broccoli this time, was left in the car for several days, presumably on purpose by a little person who didn’t enjoy broccoli on that particular day. While the broccoli itself started to get slimy and weird, the container didn’t retain any of the smell or stain once it was washed.
| Size |
|---|
| 12 4-ounce containers |
| Food-grade silicone |
| Yes |
| Yes |
| Yes |
4Best Lid Color Options
Pros
Just the right size
Very durable
Microwave-safe for fast heating
Writable lids for easy date-keepingCons
Plastic, not glass or silicone lidKeaBabies makes a lot of great stuff, and their baby food storage containers are no exception. The containers don’t leak, and they won’t shatter without some serious effort. They’re also the perfect size for individually portioned baby food at 4 ounces. The small jars are safe for the microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, so all around they’re easy to work with.
We like that the lids come in different colors to keep the same type of food organized (and for aesthetic reasons). In addition to a 12-pack, the jars can be purchased in a six-pack if you don’t need as many.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
5Best Tray
Pros
Great, leakproof, locking lids
Tray keeps things stableCons
They're pretty heavyThe OXO Tot glass baby food storage containers are a fan favorite. Included in the set are four 4-ounce glass containers, four locking lids, and a tray that keeps them together for storage purposes.
From our experience with these, the standout features are the lid and the tray. The containers are fairly standard, with nice measuring lines on the side, but the locking lids are stellar, very much like the Rubbermaid containers. The tray makes it all convenient.
| Size | 4 oz. |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
6Easiest Pop Out Freezer Tray
Pros
Easy to pop out portions
Easy to cleanCons
Not leakproofWhile it’s not as easy to pop out perfectly sized baby food cubes with this freezer tray as the silicone WeeSprout, you can still get it done quickly by running warm water over the bottom or by tapping it with a spoon or a finger. Many parents enjoy the perk of only needing to thaw the portions needed while keeping the others frozen. Longevity is key and means less work for you.
This baby food freezer tray comes with two trays with 14 compartments each. They're not totally leakproof, but they wash easily by hand or on the top rack of the dishwasher. It can also pull double duty by making regular ice.
| Size | 2 trays with 14 one-ounce portions |
|---|---|
| Materials | BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | No |
| Dishwasher-Safe | Top rack |
| Freezer-Safe | Yes |
7BEST FOR MEAL PREP
Pros
Leakproof lids
Freezer and dishwasher safe
Easy to use snap-and-go design
Fun color optionsCons
The lids stain easilyThese baby food storage containers are small but mighty. The set of six snap-and-go jars can hold two ounces of homemade food. They connect horizontally or can be detached and stacked vertically, whatever makes the most sense for your refrigerator and organizational brain.
They’re dishwasher and freezer safe, and the airtight lids ensure that you won’t end up with baby food all over your freezer.
| Size | Six 2-ounce containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer Safe? | Yes |
8BEST FOR TODDLER SNACKS
Pros
Non-toxic
Versatile
Airtight, leakproof lids
ShatterproofCons
When squeezed, the lids can come offAs far as baby food jars go, these silicone containers are an affordable and investment for long term use. Their size and portability makes them great for toddler-sized snacks. Our favorite part, however, is their stackability — they fit inside each other so they don’t take up much space at all when they’re stored.
| Size | 12 4-ounce containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Food-grade silicone |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe? | Top rack |
| Freezer Safe? | Yes |
9Best Glass for Heat and Cold
Pros
Freezes well and opens easily when frozen
Company has been making jars for 123 years, they've perfected them
Classic style
Useful long after baby is eating pureesCons
Multiple parts per jarWe adore these glass, transparent jars from one of the oldest companies in the business because they’re similar to store-bought baby food jars, but way cooler. They’re made of sustainable glass and can handle high heat, so you can pack them full of fresh-off-the-stove baby food or microwave them.
The jars can also be sterilized, they’re easy to stack, and they can be popped in the dishwasher. Completely devoid of plastic, the jars are made of sustainable glass and natural rubber, which works great in the freezer since the rubber rings easily pop open.
The jars are perfect for baby food, but they’re also great for dressing, jams, and sauces. As a bonus, the if they wear down.(And can we mention the aesthetic?)
| Size | 12.5 ounces |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass, rubber, steel |
| Portable | Not really |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Lid and jar, not rings or clamps |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
10Best Stainless Steel Baby Food Container
Pros
Tight seal for great leak protection
Lighter than most steel bowls
Less pricey than many other stainless options
Totally free of plasticCons
Hard to close
Need to open using both hands unless you want your wall painted with baby foodThe lids on these stainless steel containers are impressive. Even though it seems like they might not be leakproof at first glance, they actually are. They aren’t, however, the easiest to put on or take off because of how tightly they fit over the lid. Think: pulling a balloon over a faucet to fill it with water.
The containers come in three different sizes, which is great if you decide to cook a bigger baby food batch or just need a small amount on the go.
| Size | Large (400 ml), medium (200 ml), and mini (150 ml) |
|---|---|
| Materials | Stainless steel and silicone |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
11Best Snack Box
Credit: Cat BowenPros
Perfect size for snacks
Leakproof for your bag, and keeping one side from the otherCons
The latch can be a bit finickySince many toddlers and kids don’t want their foods to touch, the b.box snack box is a fantastic choice. The box has a divider that allows space for two different snacks — and if a kiddo demands a full piece of fruit instead of one that’s cut up, the stretchy silicone lid expands to fit it.
The box is lightweight, easy to clean, completely leakproof, and it’s the perfect size for snacking, but it’s also a great place to store two different types of baby food in the fridge in one container.
| Size | 12 ounces total fluid |
|---|---|
| Materials | BPA-free plastic and silicone |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Top rack |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
12BEST FOR FORMULA AND SOLIDS
Pros
Three compartments in one
Twist and lock lids
A carry handleCons
Lids aren’t airtightFrom formula to baby food to snacks, this extremely portable baby formula container can do it all. One of the three containers comes with an easy pour lid for formula, but you should know that the lid isn’t fully airtight for liquid once the formula is mixed. All three lids are interchangeable, however, which is nice, and the silicone containers have indentions on the sides to make them easy for little hands to hold.
All three containers can be stacked together or they can be used separately, which we found to be helpful when our kiddos were ready to eat all three snacks at the same time.
| Size | One 10-ounce containers and two 6-ounce containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | BPA-free plastic, silicone |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe? | Top rack |
| Freezer Safe? | No |
13Best Stacking Lids
Pros
Easy to fill
Clips together for easy stacking
Multiple size choicesCons
They can stain under the right circumstancesHands down, the best feature of these clip containers is being able to put a perfectly portioned snack or meal inside and throw them in a diaper bag without worrying about spilling.
The lids are easy to get on and off, and they "clip" together for easy, stable stacking. The Beaba baby food storage containers can be used with any sort of food prep you like, but they espouse that it works especially well with their baby food maker, which happens to be a favorite of Best Products.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
14Best Bowls
Pros
Tip-proof for clean eating
Lid is easy to deal with
Good size for mealsCons
They can stainAs a parent, there’s never a bad time to have an extra bowl on hand, which is why we love this set of two silicone suction bowls. Not only is there always an extra (unless you have two babies, of course), the bowls have a suction bottom which keeps them in place, even when your baby wants more than anything to chuck it across the room.
The lid seals up tightly and isn't that hard to put on or remove. It's a genius product, great for fruit bites, oatmeal, pasta, whatever your baby loves.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
15Best Silicone Freezer Tray
Credit: Cat BowenPros
Easy to clean
Can be boiled for sterilization
Great for batch-cookingCons
Can leak if it gets tiltedThe ease of which this silicone freezer tray pops out a frozen baby food pod makes it worth every penny. Seriously, the smooth silicone molds means food never sticks, which is a huge deal when we’re rushing and just want to heat up some lunch for our toddlers.
The pods of frozen purees can be easily removed and placed into stasher bags to free up space for more cooking. Not only will this tray save you tons of space in the freezer, it’ll save you time in the kitchen. And that’s pretty priceless. Just be careful to keep them level, as we have found they can leak a bit.
One thing that impressed us was the ease of cleaning the lid. The elevated rings that sit in the divots could cause food to get stuck, but they don’t. So, that’s lovely.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
16Best Oven-Safe
Pros
Extremely versatile
They don't leak, even liquids
Oven-safe for easy prepCons
They're a bit on the heavy side
Not shatterproofThere is one major advantage of these containers — they are oven safe. That means you can use them to whip up some baby food, and when the food is cool to touch, it can be placed right in the fridge or freezer without dirtying another container. We consider that a big win.
They’re great for batch cooking as well as for adult lunch boxes since they’re microwave safe and don’t leak. Admittedly, they are a heavier glass, but having dropped several during testing, we're glad for that.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
17Best Thermos Style
Pros
Keeps food hot for hours
A manageable main portion size for toddlers and babies
Easy to open and close
Removable handlesCons
It's a bit heavier than you may likeWhether this container is thrown in a purse for a baby snack or meal on the go, or it’s placed in an older child’s lunch box for something hot and delicious, its versatility is what we love most.
The 11-ounce b.box insulated jar is fully spill and leakproof, which is a must for baby food storage. It comes with an attached spork which can really come in handy, or it can be left off so there’s one less thing to pick up when it’s thrown (that’s a when not an if, because babies).
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
18Best Silicone Pouches
Pros
Plastic-free pouch option
Can really take a licking
Doubles as a straw cupCons
The lid isn't our favorite
Not the easiest to fillWhile there’s plenty to enjoy about these silicone food pouches, the most noteworthy thing is their durability. These babies are made of 100% medical-grade silicone, so there’s virtually no way for your child to rip through them or for them to pop open if they get run over by a car. Weirder things have happened.
They’re designed for babies ages 6 months and up, but the pouches also double as a toddler straw cup, because you can screw in the included straw to the interior of the lid, making these double duty pouches.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
19Best Bag Option
Pros
Virtually indestructible
Multipurpose storage
Easy to closeCons
Can leak if you don't seal it properlyFor baby food and beyond, these silicone stasher bags can be used to store frozen pods of food from other containers. When your baby hits the toddler stage, the bags can be used to bring snacks, sandwiches, and other goodies in the stroller or in a diaper bag. Just be sure to seal them properly to avoid any leaks.
The bags can eliminate the need for single use plastics, which is a huge plus. They can be placed in the microwave or oven (up to 400 degrees), and they can be stored in the refrigerator or pantry. They are as close to indestructible as you can get.
The best part? They don't stain. Not with tomato soup, not with Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and not even with crayons. (Yes, they can also be used for school supplies and beyond.)
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
20BEST FOR TODDLER SNACKS
Pros
Zippered bottom for easy cleaning
Easy to fill
Most adorable designs we’ve seenCons
Hard to closeIf aesthetics is what you’re after, you’ll absolutely get the cutest pouches we’ve seen with this set of 12 baby food pouches. Hello rainbows, mountains, and clouds. You’ll also be getting a genuinely great product that’ll help you reduce waste instead of buying single use plastic pouches.
We’re especially impressed with how easy these pouches are to fill and clean thanks to the zippered bottom and round edges, which helps the food not get stuck.
| Size | Twelve 4-oz. containers |
|---|---|
| Materials | Glass and BPA-free plastic |
| Portable | Yes |
| Dishwasher-Safe? | Yes |
| Freezer-Safe? | Yes |
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