Will this work for multiple sm containers? daycare won't heat food. Needs to hold things like noodles, hot cereal etc in sep containers for 5-6 hours
1401936
I think this would hold small containers easily. It does not have a stiff bottom, but it won't give way if you put multiple square containers in. I have put two rectangular pyrex containers in it side by side and travelled with it.
1401937
It can hold multiple containers. Has not been yet used since recent purchase.
1401938
This will hold multiple containers - I would get a 9" x 13" pan and place multiple containers within them to see what sizes work best. As far as retaining heat? I've travelled short distances - so, I am not sure of the long hours. Pyrex sells a hot/cold pack that can go inside the container for a nominal price. I think that will help keep your foods warm for at least 3-4 hours.
1401939
I don't know but it would be worth a try first with things that won't spoil.
1401940
Yes, it would hold the containers, but I've never left anything in there that long so I can't say if it would keep it hot.
1651806
I don't believe this unit can be used for that purpose . It is geared toward keeping food that has already been prepared ahead of time warm for several hours. It works well for that purpose.
2174086
The 2 small sections are very small and not vey deep. Each small section will hold half a jar baby food. The large section will hold the entire jar. The plate is for 3-12months. Think of a small childs frozen dinner that would be close. The hot water in the reservoir only keeps food warm to the touch of your lips.
1748961
The removable food container is not designed to keep food cool. Food should remain refrigerated until you are ready to begin reheating it with the Lunch Warmer.
2216135
I use a couple of different containers to freeze, primarily I use mason jars with some space at the top for expanding food. I also put my baby food in the disposable pouches using the squeeze thing from infantino. I freeze those as well. I have used the green sprouts freezable containers but the lids don't stay on as well as mason jars.
1495904
Yes, if the plastic container is flat-bottomed, sealed with a lid and can withstand 212 degrees Fahrenheit temperature. Having a flat bottom provides the best surface contact with the heater tray and will ensure the greatest amount of heat to be transferred into the meal. I have tried to find plastic container with a flat bottom but couldn't, they all have a ridge or some plastic molded feet, they would work but not as effective.
378409
I drop a yogurt cup into it for my son lunch and it holds it from about 8:30 until he is eating lunch 12:45ish. I would imagine you would get same results or better with homemade yogurt since the pre-packaged cups leave some air space in the container.
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I don't know if that would work or not. May depend what you have in the top one. I returned the two I ordered. They were really flimsy and didn't close...supposed to be airtight. Need that for dog food. Might work for recycling items. I would find them sold locally if you can and check out before ordering. They are sold in large pet stores and farm stores. Unfortunately, I didn't know that until after I had ordered them. Good luck.
694727
I haven't - if we want to warm up the containers, we heat up water in our kettle and heat it that way. We usually use thermal containers for those meals.
1111000
this product, if sealed properly, will not leak, no matter how it is turned. I take meals to homebound families, as well as dishes for church meals, this is the perfect product for both; keeps food hot for 1-2 hours, very warm for 3-4 hours.
1606037
I haven't steamed baby food so I don't know the answer to this question. However, it is big enough to steam 2 servings of broccoli that's been cut up in bite sizes. Hope that helps.
1387628
Hello! I'm not 100% sure about heat as my sons school asks we not pack up items to be heated but it stays cool for about 2 hours. Longer if we place an ice pack on the exterior lunch box we purchased. Hope this is helpful!
925432
Ths is a plastic-lined carrier designed for cold food. I would not recommend it for hot foods.Check out the set of 2 casserole carrying totes by Collections Etc.
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It does keep the food cold for a few hours, and it does not need to touch the food. I usually put together my son's and husband's lunches around 7:30am and they are still cold at lunchtime (11:00am and 11:30am). I am not sure how cold food will stay longer than 4 hours though.
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It can warm up food jars apparently, since it gives time guidelines (as in minutes) for food jars on the sheet provided with the product. You'd have to have a lid on the jar. I've not done it yet since my LO is still too young for solid food. When that time comes I'll use it for that and warming food bags (ideally I'll food process solid foods myself when she eats solids). You can also warm up bags of breast milk, not just bottles...
573484
I have been using my insulated lunch box with a reuse able ice pack in it. It has worked great so far. The bags don't leak and don't take up a whole bunch of space. I pump at lunch so the food leaves and the bags go in.
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Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does not transfer to the hands. The biggest concern would be that the size really is quite small. Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does... » Read More Yes. But the containers are definitely small, in order not to spill hot soup, you would have to put less than a ladle-full in the bowl. I often use them for milk and cereal [small portions] and the milk does not soak through. I love the bowls because for me, the small portion control is great, but I think most people would want a bigger serving. I also have the lids, which I was surprised DO fit, however, long term storage in the freezer or fridge is not a good idea because they are not airtight. The hot food I have had out of the containers has been fine, they hold up well, the heat does not transfer to the hands. The biggest concern would be that the size really is quite small. « Show Less