Exciting talaga ang first solids! Honestly, hindi kailangan ng baby food maker kung gusto mo lang mag-start, pwede ka lang mag-mash ng banana or steam at blend ng vegetables sa regular blender mo, lalo na kung kaunti lang ang kailangan initially. But if you're planning to batch-cook at mag-freeze ng maraming servings para convenient, then sulit na yan, lalo na kung maglalaro ka ng purees at finger foods later, kaya mas practical talaga ang dedicated food maker para sa space at time.