A baby food maker steams and blends in one small canister, which is exactly the right size for a baby who eats three spoonfuls and is done. What it does not come with is a plan. Philia Kelnhofer, the blogger behind Sweetphi, wrote that plan after a giant batch of sweet potato mostly went to waste: 125 fresh, wholesome recipes built around the device, ready in about ten minutes.

The recipes are arranged by when to introduce each food across the first twelve months, so you always know what comes next. Every one is written three ways, for water level machines, fillable tank machines and the stovetop, and each closes with how long it keeps in the fridge and the freezer. Start with carrot or avocado puree, move on to berry and squash, then green bean, kale and pea, and arrive at baby meatballs and a gentle baby bolognese.

There is a guide to using the machine, nutrition notes on first foods, a calendar for tracking new foods, and grown-up dishes so the device keeps earning its counter space. A thoughtful baby shower gift, and a real help to any new parent.