Ages: This company doesn’t come out and tell you which foods are for what age, but I’ll take a guess. Stage 1/Extra Smooth (for 4–6-month-olds) flavors have only one ingredient to help rule out possible food allergies. Stage 2/Smooth flavors (for 6–9 months)—like their Peas on Earth with sweet peas, brown rice flour, and fresh mint—are a little more complex to help baby’s palate develop. Stage 3/Chunky (10 months+) flavors are appropriate for babies who are eating animal protein (get your pediatrician’s blessing first) and are able to chew.
Flavor: I personally liked the flavor of the previously mentioned Peas on Earth. Willa’s favorite was Bango—a blend of banana and mango with vanilla.
Price: The product is sold in six 10.5-ounce boxes with 3 cups each for $39.90.
Delivery: Frozen in recyclable, BPA- and phthalate-free plastic tubs. Defrost them in the fridge or microwave them.
What’s special: Colorful, cheeky packaging makes mealtime more fun! Plus, the cardboard boxes that hold the containers are printed with vegetable-based ink.
Find it at: Amazon.com, Super Target, Whole Foods, Kroger, and other supermarkets nationwide.
Ages: 4 months+. There are more products in the Stage 2 category for babies 6 months+.
Flavor: Fresh tasting for a jarred product. Willa especially liked the peaches, bananas, and rice flavor for Stage 2.
Price: 79 cents for 4 ounces; 59 cents for a 2.5-ounce jar.
Delivery: Glass jars.
What’s special: The price! It’s cheap because it’s the store brand for Supervalu.
Find it at: Albertson’s, Cub Foods, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s
Ages: 6 months+
Flavor: The product comes frozen, so the flavor is very fresh. Just let it defrost in your refrigerator for 24 hours before using.
Price: This company organizes its products by texture. Stage 1 is Creamy Yummy, Stage 2 is Mushy Yummy, and Stage 3 is Chunky Yummy. Stage 1 and 2 are $2 per 4-ounce container; Stage 3 is $3 for 6 ounces.
Delivery: BPA-free, resealable plastic containers.
What’s special: The company uses local produce and has interesting flavor combinations for older babies, like adzuki beans and sweet potato porridge for the 12 month+ set.
Find it at: Dean and Deluca stores nationwide, select Whole Foods, and Amazon.com.
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