The various aspects of this:
In the US drs recommend no meats until after 8 months, though in other countries they are recommended earlier...so they are not good as a babies first food but probably fine once your baby has been on solids for a while (lkely if they are eating finger foods)
Most...
They sell very small food processors that are usually not to pricey. They are easty to store, but you can't do much food at once.
They also sell baby food mills, usually under $15. I have found these messy to use and the food comes out looking more riced than pureed, so I for one don't really...
I like using a very-fine grade nail file for the nails instead of clippers - you might consider it. That way there is no possibility of cutting them if they wiggle while you are doing it -even cutting nails when baby is sleeping can be tricky.
Many drs still recommend cleaning around teh...