Probably one of the most Instagrammable milestones that a baby achieves is starting solid foods.
What is cuter than a baby covered from head to toe in pureed butternut squash baby food?
Other than babies dressed like food on Halloween, nothing.
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How does a parent know which one to choose?
First, let’s break down why a parent may choose a pre-packaged baby food.
After all, most baby foods are simply pureed food in a container.
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Whether baby food is pre-made or made from scratch, it benefits baby in many ways.
“Baby food is a whole new world for baby!
It exposes an infant to new smells, flavors, and textures.
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How do dietitian nutritionists choose the best baby foods?
Factors like family history and your personal pediatrician’s recommendations should be taken into consideration when following this advice.
That’s because research shows rice absorbs arsenic from the environment.
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The best baby foods, according to dietitians.
Choose from any of these dietitian-approved 11 best baby food brands depending on your baby’s needs.
SpoonfulOne
One of the most evidence-based concepts on the market is a baby food brand calledSpoonfulOne.
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The food is sold in the refrigerated section and does not contain any preservatives.
Veggies are served as veggies and fruit is served as fruitwithout the hidden sweetness.
“Lastly, they conduct rigorous product testing to guarantee quality and safety.”
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“Their food is organic, fresh, and much lower in sugar than other brands.
Plus, the company delivers it frozen to your door.
Lil' Gourmets
“I recommend the brandLil' Gourmets.
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They are organic and feature amazing spice blends which provide babies to a wide variety of flavors!”
Vegetables are the star of these meals with 70-95% veggies and complex spice blends.
They source produce grown in Alaska.
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Why is that important?
The worst baby foods to buy.
There are some red flags that dietitians watch out for when evaluating baby foods.
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“Rice cereal has been recommended as a first food for babies because rice is not a common allergen.
A better alternative would be an oat-based food.
Expert panels echo the concern about baby food delivered in pouches.
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