Gourmet On The Go

Are you looking for great baby food, especially when you are on the go? Or maybe your little one isn’t a fan of your homemade baby food cooking? Both of these problems are easily solved by the great selection of organic baby foods currently on the market. Jarred baby food has received a bad rep in the past due to a variety of reasons. One being the nasty Gerber flavor called “beef and gravy”. Doesn’t sound or look too appetizing to me either!! The baby food companies have really upped their game now that parents are demanding healthy organic options for their baby.

My ultimate favorite baby food is made by Plum! They make yummy, healthy fruit combinations that are a wonderful consistency for the “first food “eater. Sebastian loves the Just Peaches and Just Mangos! And that’s all they have in the package! None of their food is filled with unpronounceable additives. Plum also makes some fun vegetable combinations, such as, Pumpkin Banana and Spinach, Peas and Pears. They sound so yummy I would eat them myself! Each food comes packaged in a convenient pouch with a screw off top that makes it neat and handy to carry in your diaper bag for meals on the go. The Boon Company makes a spoon attachment that hooks onto the Plum package. This allows the food to be squirted directly onto the spoon and into baby’s mouth. I’ve tried the Boon spoon for my baby and he just wasn’t advanced enough to make it work for him. I think it’s really designed for older babies because the spoon loads the food towards the back of the spoon instead of the front of the spoon. This makes it more challenging for a beginner eater. Plum also makes a Tot line. They have a variety of choices for snacks on the go. My nephew Lucas is 10 months old and his Mama can hand him a packet of Plum food when he is hungry and he is able to suck it down himself. I think Plum is a great baby food option. My only complaint is that they do not make any meat combinations.

Lucas enjoying his Plum Food

Speaking of meat! When my doctor told me it was time to introduce some meats and protein in Sebastian’s diet I tried it the old fashion way. I baked a chicken and pureed it with some fruits and vegetables. When I fed it to my baby he looked at me like I had lost my mind. He acted like it tasted awful but I kept re- introducing it in hopes he would change his mind. Guess what? He won that battle! Then I moved onto Earth’s Best Organic food. It has been a lifesaver! Sebastian is a VERY picky eater but loves their Sweet Potato and Chicken! He’s also a fan of Creamy Chicken Apple Compote. It’s loaded with half the daily requirements of calcium and protein. Earth’s Best makes some appetizing meal options especially in their gourmet meals selections.

Sebastian enjoying his Earth's Best Chicken

Another favorite brand of mine is Happy Baby. I especially like their cereals. They are creamy when you add your formula yet they are soy and dairy free. Happy Baby also makes great vegetable and fruit puree and some fantastic training meals.

So do what is best for your little one when it comes to feeding and introducing solid food. Don’t beat yourself up if you are not making your own baby food. Shop and read labels and try different consistencies and flavors. Not everyone will follow the traditional route of making your own food. And just when you think you have it all figured out, your baby will decide to change his mind and not like all the things that appealed to him before. Or only want to eat peaches all day! Good luck!

What is your favorite baby food brand?