Should You Give Baby Food Pouches? How to Read the Food Nutritional Info and Ingredients

Hi I'm Thalia the dietitian and today I'm comparing and analyzing two baby food pouches. I'll walk you through the pros and cons, what to look at when reading the nutritional information, and also the ingredient list.
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[@michellemarcoux3442]

Thank you for this! I never really understood why or how blended/pureed/juiced fruits had "more sugar" and your explanation about what happens to the fiber when is pureed had really cleared that up! I love all the work you do!

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Thank you, Michelle!

[@JB-py3sv]

Aside from her sharing wonder nutritional information for our kids, does no one else think that she highly resembles Pam Beasley from The Office??

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Haha, aww thanks. Someone has commented that before. Lol I don't see it though 😅

[@jenee0629]

Thalia you are awesome! Thanks so much for contributing your knowledge and perspective to the world! I don't have kids but I have found all your information super useful and encouraging as I work on shedding a lot of unhelpful messaging around food with mindful/intuitive eating.

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Jenee, thank you so much for this comment. I'm so happy you're finding the videos helpful for yourself.

[@rosemagny]

Omg you look so much like jenna from the office 😊 thank you for this video!

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Oh thank you!

[@ereyla]

This video really helped me out. Thank you

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

I'm so glad!

[@RSS110387]

My 8 month old baby is not interested in food! He just wants to drink breastmilk or formula. I've tried whole foods, food pouches, and baby cereal and he's not interested in any! I would love to see a video where you comment on ideas for how to expose baby to foods and get him to enjoy it!! Thank you! I'm so exited that you've started a KZbin channel. I've been following you on Instagram for a few months and love your content!

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Thank you so much! Yes, I have plans to post an answer to that exact question very soon!

[@LeeRa-GiNG]

My 8 month old is exactly the same😔 I always worry that he's not doing well 😥

[@sadiaibrahim3210]

​hi my baby is 8 months + he doesn't want to eat too, do you have any solution for me? Please

[@azullazaro7885]

We use Cerebelly/serenity kids as snacks as well as entire meals breakfast, lunch dinner

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Is there added sugar? What's in them?

[@bekkyc9780]

So frustrating when baby food has sugar or food coloring in it. They don't need it! My baby does not care what color her food is!

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Right?! It's more for the parent.

[@christinaortega5456]

So helpful!! Thank you!!!

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

You're so welcome!

[@raewyne5599]

Just found your channel! Thank you 🥰

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Welcome!!

[@coreyanderson1457]

It really bothers me that there is not a better option. I read online about one company that is supposed to be better. I am going to find out how expensive that is, although I realize that one cannot put a price on their child's health. But, I am worried about whether my daughter is getting the nutrients she needs. I thought about blending fruit and veggies down myself but I live with someone else and do not get a vegetable bin all to myself, and I have a baby food blender, but, it's not easy to take an orange, strawberry etc., and just puree away. And then that doesn't include all the prepping, cleaning before and after, etc., etc. And this would be daily. Twice or more, daily. I could only find about four fruits that are frozen at the grocery store. And spinach, a person really needs to clean it thoroughly to avoid possible food poisoning, such as e.coli. Not to mention prepping broccoli, and any other veggies. I just want good, nutritious, safe baby food for Pete's sake (well, for my daughter's sake, really). There are some other snaggles I ran into as well as to why I didn't end up making my own baby food as I had planned. And now I feel like a dumb mom because there are so many issues with this stuff I guess, and I am certain other moms are feeling similarly, being as there are only two options at the grocery store when purchasing baby food (that I wouldnt have to conjure up myself). Ughhh! So frustrating...

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

It is quite shocking. Perhaps I need a video on baby food and and intro to baby led weaning?

[@coreyanderson1457]

@@FamilySnackNutritionist That would be a great topic imo.

[@kirstydoll123]

I squeeze these into popsicle molds and freeze them. Each one has about 1/4 of the pouch and it's a treat, not for every day. The pouches I got have basic ingredients with more fiber and less sodium. Is it any worse than making a puree from scratch and freezing?

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Good question. It really depends what's in them! My question is your choice of the word/mentality of "treat" I think you'll find this video really interesting about reframing your mindset: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIdXyLgqqIqa8

[@DaisyChavez-yy9ur]

Thanks you so much I need to here that 🥰💖

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

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[@carmenrich4319]

What are your thoughts on Serenity kids pouches? I normally make my own purees but will be taking a trip in august with my 7mo old and will need vegetables and meat pouches but they seem to have a lot of sodium in the meat pouches is this common?

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Hi there, from what I can see using the beef pouch as an eg there's only 25mg of sodium in a pouch. You could try your baby on table foods rather than pouches as a pouch doesn't afford them a proper exposure to the foods. I've got a lot more about this and starting solids/feeding baby in my online video course, here's the link to read more. bit.ly/FussFreeFirstFoods

[@breannenyquist]

I’ve actually never given my baby one of these and I don’t think I will. My boy is almost 9 months and I have a question regarding added sugar since you mentioned it. I’m totally going to adopt the DOR approach and we also do BLW. Sometimes, we like to have something sweet and I have given baby a couple of things this far (a bite or two). Is that alright even though they recommend no added sugar until at least 2? Should I wait to give him added sugar or will that foster a negative relationship?

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

That's a good question. Especially at such a young age - best to keep it at zero. They will start to notice more around 18months, that's the time to give them a little and move on. You might also find this video helpful (more for older kids when they request seconds) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqaVZYCBdrinbbM

[@rachaelauren]

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[@sweeetpea94]

Hi i have a question. My toddler literally only eats pouches. And is terrified of eating anything else. What can i do? I do believe he mindlessly just doesnt want to tocuh his food. Or even see it. He has become very picky with pouches as well. He used to eat any brand and any flavor . Now he only selects certain flavors from happy tot brand. Thank you 😭a desperate mom of a 2 year old

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Hi! That sounds really hard and wow, it's good you're wanting to make these changes while they're so young, this is YOUR job to decide what is served, it sounds to me like you need to get back in control of your mealtimes roles (video link below) and if you're looking for more help improving your mealtime communication to help with the picky eating, my online course Mealtimes Without Meltdowns is the best place to get started. I'll link it below too bit.ly/MealtimeRoles bit.ly/MealtimesWithoutMeltdowns

[@AisleofCapri]

How does chewing the food in your mouth essentially "pureeing" differ from blending it and obliterating the fiber?

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Your mouth/teeth aren't anywhere near as efficient at breaking down the cell walls in the same way blades are.

[@alycli111]

PAM FROM THE OFFICE !!! 🤩🤩

[@belladancerella09]

Do you think the refrigerated pouches are really any better than the shelves ones? Pouches are a sometimes food for us, so since we eat one like 2 times a months I’m ok with buying the nice ones! But if there’s no difference then.... cheaper shelved it is!

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Do you mean yogurt pouches? And for sure, having them sometimes as a backup is jut part of life, but not relying on them constantly.

[@michellemarcoux3442]

There's a brand of pouch baby food with fruits and veggies that's in the refrigerated section- once upon a farm I think it's called... Could you maybe do a comparison or label analysis of those?

[@VV-jv7rk]

Are they safe for babies consumption?? I really fear giving this stuff which is on shelf for don't know how long

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

They are safe, this video explores if they're ideal and how to use them.

[@TheLoneRanger1992]

Can I mix these with water to make like a drink for my baby as he doesn’t like water he’s 6 months

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

They don't have to drink water yet at 6mo. Are you doing purees or baby led weaning or a combo? Below is the link to my baby course that'll set you and your baby up for the most success at mealtimes and be proactive against picky eating bit.ly/FussFreeFirstFoods

[@sarahjay3045]

My kids are out of the just weaning stage now, however I was thinking of grabbing some fruit pouches for them for plane travel we have coming up that will total almost 36hrs. I plan to take whole apples, oranges and grapes, but thought a few of these would be a handy, nutritious snack on the plane. Should I avoid? (Kids are 7,4 and 17mo)

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Travel is a crazy time and you've gotta do what you've gotta do on those long trips. I do have a guide that I'll link here for you: theplumpantry.com/a-guide-for-traveling-with-kids/

[@ayeshakhan-is8ip]

How long u can keep them after opening and can we put in fridge

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Depending on age, for babies the recommend not reusing them

[@green-z3u]

Hi I forgot your name Can adult eat baby food pouches ? I mean is it very healthy for adult ? So if I eat 3 I can skip breakfast? And also next time instead of saying fierst just say first English is not hard it just need practice

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Hmm, I suppose you could eat them but why is my main question? A smoothie or something similar may be a better choice as your nutrient requirements as an adult are very different from a baby.

[@green-z3u]

@@FamilySnackNutritionist ok good answer just what I was looking for But I don’t want to make smoothie for myself everyday until I get married till then I will just eat powder shake or something

[@viji791]

Is this safe for baby ?

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

Is what safe?

[@canadalife3983]

lol.... ok

[@islewait6107]

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[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

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[@chelsearose37]

Pam beesly

[@FamilySnackNutritionist]

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