Look for the most shallow spoons you can find. I am not sure of the brand but DD likes these certain ones that are rubber (I think we got them at Babies R Us). They are the most shallow and she can get the most food out of them. I was also looking into making my own food and have been looking into the Baby Brezza. I think in the end it will be worth it because baby food can be expensive. If I get one I will def. let you know what I think of it.
DS does really well with Nuby spoons...the way they are shaped leaves less mess when feeding. They come in packs of 3's.
I use the Magic Bullet to puree all of my son's foods and it's ok. I don't mind it. Then I use ice cube trays with lids to freeze it.
The baby bullet looked cute but the Magic Bullet is cheaper and just as well.
I already owned the Magic Bullet got it about 4 years ago for smoothies. So BF says I can't get the baby bullet. I think it's a little high priced anyways. I also own a food processor and Ninja Kitchen assistant. I use the magic bullet and ice cube trays when I make baby food. Sometimes I will use the full size food processor if it's a larger batch.
If you don't all ready have a food processor or blender that works good then investing in a Baby Brezza or any of the all in one systems would be worth it.
You will have to let us know if you get one and how it works.
Oh I forgot.
I use the first years take and toss spoons. They weren't very expensive and DD seems to like them. I love the munckin suction cup bowls. It's a three pack with 3 different sizes. When I first started feeding her I used portion cups I already had fit about 1/2 a jar in them with a little rice cereal.
I also have the spoons with plastic tips that change color if food is to hot that I like.
DD really likes the NUBY sippy cup. I have the tommee tippee also and she doesn't like it. She prefers water over juice in the cup.
I'm still searching for a good bib. All the ones I have aren't wide enough to cover her shoulders so when she turns her head she still gets food on her shoulders. I think I'm going to be making some kitchen towel bibs.
Target has a pretty cool burp cloth, bib that covers the shoulders
http://www.target.com/aden-anais-Target-Burpy-Bib/dp/B002CS8T3I/ref=br_1_20?ie=UTF8&id=aden%20anais%20Target%20Burpy%20Bib&node=357195011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-20&qid=1304647137&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin%2Cprice&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1
And one with sleeves too...
http://www.target.com/Bumkins-Dr-Seuss-Sleeved-Bib-Cat/dp/B0015ZQJS6/ref=br_1_18?ie=UTF8&id=Bumkins%20Dr%20Seuss%20Sleeved%20Bib%20Cat&node=357195011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=2&sr=1-18&qid=1304647341&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin%2Cprice&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1
I hope this works...