16 Best Baby Food Storage Containers for Keeping Homemade Meals Fresh

Are you a jar hoarder? Do you save every glass container that makes its way into your home, thinking, “I will use it again”? We have the
solution for you.

These are very similar to traditional baby food jars, but they're completely sterilizable, they can take high, high heat, and they're easier to stack. 

More: Everything You Need to Make Your Own Baby Food 

If you prefer glass to plastic, you can't go wrong with these tempered (read: very hard to break!) 4-ounce cubes. Beyond baby food, the click-tight tops also allow you to toss them, filled with snacks, into your diaper bag for a day out with baby.

They don't leak, so don't worry if your puree is a little weepy.

These high-capacity trays are not only good for big batches, but also allow you to try out 1-ounce portions of multiple foods when starting solids.

They're also great for — when baby no longer needs baby food — freezing stock or infused oils in portions just big enough to add flavor and depth to food.

Frozen baby food pops out of the WeeSprout like a dream. The smooth silicone molds mean that food never sticks, and that's a big deal when you're tired and you just want to heat up some soup for your toddler. The pods of frozen purees can be easily popped into Stasher bags, freeing up space for more cooking.

These are a gift and a wonder. You can use them to store frozen pods of food from your other containers. You can freeze whole bananas when they've gone off. You can use them in the fridge or the pantry. You can even use them to sous vide, if you're fancy. 

They are as close to indestructible as you can get, and worth every penny. The best part? They don't stain. Not with tomato soup, not with hot Cheetos.

You have a toddler? You need these. They're easy for little hands to hold, and they can hold a few good handfuls of fruit or puffs. They stand easily for filling or hanging out in a cup holder on a stroller. They're also easy to line up in the fridge, which is wonderful when kids can start heading into the fridge on their own. 

If you’re looking for a plastic option for everyday use, these are BPA- and phthalate-free, and are in line with all Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) requirements. This is a pack of 12, so you can set up a good 3 days’ worth of food with each pack.

These are wonderful for days out. They are highly durable, easy to use, and hold just the right amount of food. They are great for meals or fruit, puffs, crackers, whatever you want to put in them.

Toddlers and even young kids love the bento-style lunch box. This one is leakproof, so it won't end up as meal soup after it's been beating around in your bag. Bentgo is a favorite brand of the parenting editor, noting how everything stays cool and in its place.

These are stackable wonders. The set comes with six 2-ounce containers, four 4-ounce containers, and two trays. It's incredibly neat and convenient. It's all BPA- and phthalate-free, and leakproof.

This is a wonderful starter set for new parents. It's a great baby shower gift or something to bring over when you meet the new baby. It has spoons, cases for the spoons, lids, and jars, all with helpful measuring guides along the side so you can see how much they've eaten.

In the interest of full disclosure, the parenting editor of Best Products will tell you that she has transitioned from using these for baby food to using them to make Jell-O shots, but that they work equally well for both, if you're interested. They’re 1-ounce divots that pop out easily and gently. (And they don't go flying.)

They also make lovely clear ice cubes if you pour in boiling water and you're a whisky fan.

These make a really satisfying “snap” when they close, letting you know everything is truly sealed, keeping everything exactly in its place.

They can also be opened and closed with one hand, which is key when you're cradling a screaming baby who just wants their dang bananas and oatmeal, and doesn't care about logistics.

This makes filling pouches an absolute cinch. It works like a push pop in reverse, and you can fill three of the 10 included pouches at a time, no muss, no fuss, and it all pulls apart easily to go into the dishwasher. 

This is a lovely option that is best for pre-portioning and serving meals one at a time. The bottom has a suction cup that affixes to a table or high chair, and the lid is easy to seal and remove. The spoon is made to fit baby's hands, and help them feed themselves.

There is one major advantage of these containers — they are oven-safe. That means you can make your child’s roasted veggies right in these glass containers, and then once it is cool to touch, you can shove that puppy right in the freezer or fridge. It's best for batches, but they are just so useful you'll find yourself buying them over and over.