Let's say your kid will only eat ribbon-cut vegetables for some reason (mine only eats carrots that are julienned, so I get it), for the amount of space The Spiralizer takes up, I'd just get a food processor that ribbon-cuts vegetables and also does so many more things -- this single-purpose device is enormous! Let Unclutterer help you get your home or office organized. Subscribe to our helpful product shipments from Quarterly today. - Russellreno