Organic Baby Food
Welcome to the Organic Baby Food 
Buying Guide! Organic baby food sales have skyrocketed in the past few years, giving health conscious and eco-friendly parents an option for pesticide and hormone-free foods. Unfortunately, the organic buying process can be a bit tricky the first time because there are so many different types and brands of baby food. But that's why we're here to help you narrow it down!
Before making any decisions, consider what you want in your baby's food. Do you like frozen options? Jarred vegetables? Does your child love a certain type of food and despise others? Keep all of that in mind when making any purchases!
Homemade Food
Making your own baby food can be a challenging process at first, but once you get used to making it, the buying process becomes much easier! Grab a food processor, electric blender and your favorite organic fruits and veggies before starting. Cook the vegetables until soft (but don't overcook them or else the nutrients will start to cook out!). Puree the vegetables after they are cooked; during this step make sure to add some sort of liquid such as water orbaby formula. When finished you can serve up your organic food and freeze the rest in ice cube trays or small baggies.
Frozen Food
While many companies claim that frozen food is more nutrient-rich than jarred food, there is no concrete evidence either way. However, many parents choose frozen food because it looks and tastes more like "real food" rather than mashed goo. Keep in mind that you do pay a bit extra for the fresh look. Some of the more popular brands are listed below.
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Happy Baby is one of the few baby foods endorsed by Dr. Bob Sears. They make frozen, organic infant food and organic toddler meals. While Happy Baby has a list of great reviews, you will have to pay a bit extra for it's popularity. |
TastyBaby also offers 100% certified organic frozen foods. The great thing about TastyBaby is that they use BPA-free, reusable containers for their food so you will also reduce your carbon footprint while offering your infant the best food available. |
Bella Baby is one of the lesser known frozen, organic options. They have freshly frozen organic vegetables in easy-to-carry packets. This is a great option for parents on the go! |
Jarred Food
Organic jarred food is the most convenient option for more parents, offering the same basic baby food options, but in an organic form. It's also the easiest organic form of food to find in the grocery store!
Related Guides
External Links
- Grist.org: This woman put multiple brands of organic baby food to the test and reviewed each one.
