Best baby food
In this best baby food comparison, you can find out what the Tell Me Baby community thinks are the top packaged baby food products on the market.
Baby food comparison chart
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"These puffed corn snacks are ideal when introducing packaged snacks to your little one."
"These puffed corn snacks are ideal when introducing packaged snacks to your little one."
"This classic, simple apple puree is a perfect first food for babies. I love that it is just apple and nothing else."
"This classic, simple apple puree is a perfect first food for babies. I love that it is just apple and nothing else."
"We love raffertys baby food for first foods feeding my 4 month old. This flavour was one of our go to as she would devour this."
"We love raffertys baby food for first foods feeding my 4 month old. This flavour was one of our go to as she would devour this."
"Strawberry!!! Yes please! We love raffertys for a first food and my daughter loved the taste of the strawberry."
"Strawberry!!! Yes please! We love raffertys for a first food and my daughter loved the taste of the strawberry."
"My daughter loves these infant cereals. We start each day with a serving of this cereal."
"My daughter loves these infant cereals. We start each day with a serving of this cereal."
"Only organic's mango yogurt brekkie is the most yummilicious puree in a pouch."
"Only organic's mango yogurt brekkie is the most yummilicious puree in a pouch."
"These are a big hit in our household, they usually get eaten up in one go."
"These are a big hit in our household, they usually get eaten up in one go."
"Banana, pear and mango porridge is a very easy and delicious breakfast option for my daughter. She loves all of the fruity flavours."
"Banana, pear and mango porridge is a very easy and delicious breakfast option for my daughter. She loves all of the fruity flavours."
"Great for breakfast, and for transitioning from milk to solids. My baby loved the taste and always ate most of it every time i offered it..
"Great for breakfast, and for transitioning from milk to solids. My baby loved the taste and always ate most of it every time i offered it..
"We have just started bub on solids and this product is amazing! Bub just loves the fruit combination, and the smooth texture really assis..
"We have just started bub on solids and this product is amazing! Bub just loves the fruit combination, and the smooth texture really assis.. 
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About baby food
While many parents plan to feed our babies lovingly prepared, home cooked food, the realities of modern parenting means this isn’t always an option.
When you’re choosing store-bought baby food, it’s a good idea to always check the ingredients to make sure you’re getting healthy whole foods for your baby. Generally, try to avoid baby food that contain added sugars, and also ones that are made with water and thickening agents to bulk up the contents.
Jars
The little jars of baby food are what most people think of when you mention baby food. Although there’s now a huge variety of different delivery options for baby food, the good old jars are still a great way to feed baby. These come in a variety of single foods (ie, just apple or just pears), or mixes of anything from fruits, vegetables, meats and grains.
Squeeze pouches
Pouches are super convenient because you don’t necessarily need to empty them out into a bowl – just squeeze onto a spoon and feed to your baby. Because the spoon isn’t going from baby’s mouth back into the container you can potentially re-seal and refrigerate them to be finished within 24 hours.
One thing to be aware of: it’s not recommended to give the squeeze pouch to your baby to suck the contents out themselves.
Sachets
Sachets of baby food are generally savoury foods that are sealed in bags that can be emptied into a bowl and then heated up. Being a sachet they’re light and compact, so they’re easy to keep in a nappy bag or to store in the pantry for an easy dinner.
Baby cereals
While several years ago most of us were told to start baby on some form of baby rice, these days it’s generally recommended that your baby’s first foods be plain fruit or vegetables.
But there are now some great baby cereal options that aren’t just plain rice. There’s a range of baby porridges and other whole grain cereals, often with added dried fruit or other ingredients, that are great for breakfasts. Just watch out for any added sugar.
Snacks
Little finger food snacks are great for older babies and toddlers, especially on the go. There are so many options to choose from – teething rusks, snack bars, rice cakes, and even dehydrated fruits and vegetables – for your baby to chomp on. They come in all different sizes, too, so you can choose larger pieces for littler fingers to grasp, through to smaller morsels for toddlers to hold and practice their pincer grip.
Fresh and frozen food
A new addition to baby food options can be found in the fridge and freezer sections of the supermarket. They’re marketed as a fresher option, and are the closest to home cooking. These are main meals (meat and vegetables, pastas), and are generally more for toddlers and young children.
