Stage 1 food for 4 months and above

Taste: Superb! It almost tastes like apple sauce, sweet with a touch of sourness.

We all agree that organic food is the best for our babies and that organic food that tastes good is even better. Ella’s Kitchen Organic Carrots, Apples and Parsnips Stage 1 baby food is organic and delicious. Let’s talk about its packaging, taste and the nutritional value.

All Ella’s Kitchen baby food is packaged in eye catching easy to use pouches. The colors are bright and inviting. It is easy to take a pouch and squirt it into a baby’s bowl for feeding. The orange color of carrot, apple, parsnip food is exciting and makes you think yummy carrots right away!

The taste doesn’t taste like carrots though. It is more like a sweet apple sauce. Parsnip’s taste, in case you are worried about it, is undetectable, and that’s a good thing. Babies might question the taste of parsnip! However, the nutritional benefits of carrots, parsnips and apples are all there.

Talking about nutrition, everybody knows that carrots have loads of vitamin A that is good for your eyes. Your baby’s vision is still developing so carrots is the food you want to feed your little one.  Carrots are also rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, and minerals.

Apples are high in fiber and antioxidants and the yummy apple sauce taste is irresistible. Apples are known to have all kinds of health benefits so your baby should regularly consume this healthy fruit.

Last but not least is parsnip.  Parsnip is very healthy for your baby too. They are related to carrots (look like them, actually, but parsnips are white in color) and have a buttery, slightly spicy sweet flavor when cooked. The flavor can be a little overwhelming if parsnip is to be eaten alone. Parsnip is very rich in potassium and high in dietary fiber.

It was a great idea to combine the two healthy root vegetables with a delicious and beneficial fruit. The outcome is a very yummy pure which is flavorful and nutritious. Your baby will enjoy it.

Ingredients:

Organic apples 68%
Organic carrots 22%
Organic parsnips 10%
Organic lemon juice concentrate (a dash)

Nutritional Information:

Serving size one portion 3.5oz (99g)

Calories 34
Total Fat 0.3g
Trans fat 0g
Sodium 20mg
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g
Diatary fiber 1.7g
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 0.3g

% Daily value
Protein 4%
Vitamin C 45%
Iron 2%
Vitamin A 130%
Calcium %

Stage 3 food for 8 months and above

Taste: Excellent! Flavorful, with a bit of zing, smooth.

Beech Nut’s Whole grain Oats with Raspberries is very healthy indeed and it is an improvement in taste from previously produced Whole Grain Oats Cereal with Raspberries with DHA.

It is  a whole grain cereal. Whole grains are cereal grains that retain the bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. This cereal is made with whole oat flour so it has greater amount of dietary fiber which benefits baby’s developing digestive system. Raspberries have very high content of fiber as well. They are high in vitamin C and are loaded with antioxidants.

However, if your baby has a preference for sweeter foods she might not like this cereal due to its sourish taste.  This cereal has a  sourish taste of raspberries. If mixed with other sweeter fruit, like  bananas, it can be quite a treat!

When opened cereal has to be refrigerated and used within three days.

Ingredients

water, pear puree concentrate, diced apples, rolled oats, raspberries, whole oat flour, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), ferrous sulfate, dicalcium phosphate, zinc sulfate, niacinamide, calcium d-pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), vitamin b12, folic acid, vitamin d3.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 jar
Trans Fat 0g
Soluble Fiber 1g
Calories 150
Total Fat 1g
Sodium 5mg
Potassium 400mg
Total Carbohydrate 33g
Fiber 6g
Sugar 19g
Protein 1g

% of Daily Values:

Vitamin D   25%
Vitamin B1  25%
Vitamin B2  25%
Protein  10%
Vitamin A   0%
Vitamin C   25%
Calcium 2%
Iron 45%
Niacin  25%
Vitamin B6  25%
Vitamin B12  25%
Panthothenic Acid  25%
Zinc   25%
Folic Acid  25%

Stage: infant 0-12 months

Base ingredient: milk

Taste: ok

Features: Natural Defense Dual Prebiotics, increased amount of Iron, DHA, ARA.

If you are looking for a reliable and safe baby formula to formula feed or supplement with formula while breast feeding, Enfamil Premium Infant formula might just be your answer. It is a great milk based formula for healthy babies who do not have colic issues or who are not allergic to milk. Clinical studies showed that this formula promotes baby’s healthy growth, strengthens baby’s immune system and enhances brain and eye development. The taste might not be too great, but the nutritional benefits are considerable. It has more iron than most other formulas. In addition to its great nutritional value, Enfamil Premium Infant formula comes with new Natural Defense Dual Prebiotics. The theory is that majority of your baby’s  immune system is located in his digestive track. This formula has dual prebiotic system that feeds the good bacteria found naturally in your baby’s digestive tract. The new studies suggest that added prebiotics might support your baby’s developing immune system.

Formula is available in a few different forms and sizes. Powder formulas come in  23.4 oz reusable BPA-free tubs (pictured above),35 oz refill boxes that contain 2 - 17.5 oz pouches, 12.5 oz can, and single-serve powder packs for your convenience. The refill boxes are money savers. You just buy a refill and use the same original plastic tub. Some parents complain about the resealable bag inside the reusable tub container that is supposed to keep formula fresh. It is hard to measure and scoop formula powder, especially formula gets to the bottom of the bag. Formula powder gets all over the hands and that is not the most pleasant thing when you have a screaming baby in your hands.  This formula also comes in a ready-to-use liquid 32 fl oz and 8 fl oz cans, and 6 fl oz  bottles. You can also get a 13 fl oz concentrate liquid formula.

Ingredients:

Nonfat Milk, Lactose, Vegetable Oil, Palm Olein Oil, Soy Oil, Coconut Oil, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Galactooligosaccharides, Polydextrose, Less than 1%:, Martierella Alpina Oil, Crypthecodinium Cohnii Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Ferrous Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Soy Lecithin, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide, Calcium Panthothenate, Vitamin A Palminate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Riboflavin, Thiamin Hydrochloride, Vitamin B6, Hydrochloride, Folic Acid (Folate) Vitamin B12, Vitamin K1, Biotin Inositol, Vitamin E Acetate, Nucleotides:, Cytidine 5 Monophasphate, Disodium Guanosine 5′ Monophosphate, Taurine, L Carnitine.

Nutritional Information:

Protein (g)2.1
Fat (g)5.3
DHA (mg)17
ARA (mg)34
Carbohydrate (g)11.2
Water (g)133
Vitamins
Vitamin D (IU)60
Vitamin E (IU)2
Vitamin K (mcg)9
Thiamin (mcg)80
Riboflavin (mcg)140
Vitamin B6 (mcg)60
Vitamin B12 (mcg)0.3
Niacin (mcg)1000
Folic Acid (mcg)16
Pantothenic Acid (mcg)500
Biotin (mcg)3
Vitamin C (mg)12
Choline (mg)24
Inositol (mg)6
Minerals
Calcium (mg)78
Phosphorus (mg)43
Magnesium (mg)8
Iron (mg)1.8
Zinc (mg)1
Manganese (mcg)15
Copper (mcg)75
Iodine (mcg)15
Sodium Amount (mg)27
Potassium Amount (mg)108
Chloride (mg)63

Stage 1 food for 4 months and above

Taste: Excellent! Naturally sweet with a touch of sourness. But just a touch! Aromatic and fresh.

Have you ever tasted organic strawberries and apples puree with no water of other ingredients added? Well, you should, because it is a true gourmet experience. Ella’s Kitchen Organic Strawberries and Apples are not only appealing in its fancy red pouch, but also yum yum yummy! It is actually hard to resist to steal a spoonful or two of this delicacy from your baby! It is so fresh and flavorful and yet no artificial flavors, colors, salts or sugars has been added to it. Only organic apples and organic strawberries. And also it has a dash of lemon juice concentrate added, which might be problematic if your baby is allergic to citrus. Otherwise it is the sweetest and the most delicious baby’s first food out there in the market. It also can be a healthy snack on the go for a busy mom who needs all the nutrition she can get to keep up with diaper changes and feedings!

Ingredients:

Organic strawberries 21%

Organic apples 79%

Organic lemon juice concentrate - a dash

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size 1 pack

Calories 55
Total Fat: 0.1g
saturated fat - a trace
Sodium: 0.01g
Total Carbohydrates: 12.1g
Fiber: 2.6g
Sugar: 12.1g
Protein: 0.2g

Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and flavanoids which are known for their antioxidant properties. Some children and adults might develop an allergy to strawberries so when giving strawberries for the first time to your baby use caution and see if any allergic reaction in a form of rash or hives develop. Apples are high in fiber and rich in antioxidants.

Stage 1 food for 4 months and above

Taste: Good! Earthly smooth carrot.

Finally that day has come! Your little munchkin is ready to try his first spoon of solid food. His new bib with some cool phrase like “Mom’s mess maker” is covering his chest. He looks so cute in his new high chair. He seems to admire his first spoon. Let’s start! We serve Gerber’s NatureSelect 1st-Foods Carrots…..and he loves it ! The first spoon disappears and there is a demand for one more, and one more until his little baby dish is clean. It was a hit! It is because Gerber puts a lot of effort to produce a good quality fresh and nutritious baby food. Whenever you are in doubt about which food to start your baby with, advice many pediatricians give is Gerbers. Gerbers 1st-Foods carrots are rich in vitamin A which is good for your baby’s vision and immune system. It is soft, smooth and a touch naturally sweet. Its orange color is appealing to your little one. Bone appetite!

Ingredients:

Carrots, water.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size 1 pack

Calories 30
Total Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Sodium: 50mg
Potassium: 230mg
Total Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein:<1g

%Daily Value
Protein: Not a significant source of protein
Vitamin A: 370% (100% from beta carotene)
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 0%
Zinc: 2%

Stage 3 food for 7 months and above

Taste: Excellent! Sweet with a touch of cinnamon, smooth and very delicious

Oatmeal is the best what you can give to your growing baby for breakfast. It is loaded with calories which are necessary for your growing baby. It will also keep your baby feeling full for a longer period of time and he will not cry for food again soon. In fact, oatmeal for breakfast combined with a few ounces of formula or breast milk is a very nutritious, filling and satisfying breakfast for your baby. It is important, however, not to forget to mix in fruit for the additional health benefits and improvement of taste. Beech Nuts’ Oatmeal with Pears and Cinnamon is a perfect combination cereal that is not only good for your baby, but also very delicious! Its smooth texture is pleasant so swallow for your baby and a touch of cinnamon makes it more interesting to try the new food. It is a very satisfying and nutritious meal in all regards. It is also a very good option for breakfast or a midday snack when you travel.

Ingredients:

pears, water, rolled oats, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), ferrous sulfate (source of iron), cinnamon, zinc sulfate (source of zinc), niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), vitamin b12 and folic acid. Contains: wheat

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size 1 jar

Calories 110
Trans Fat 0g
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 0mg
Potassium 180mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Fiber 4g
Sugar* 13g
Protein 1g
*contains natural fruit sugars only.

Protein 10%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 2%
Iron 35%
Thiamin 25%
Riboflavin 25%
Niacin 25%
Vitamin B6 25%
Folate 25%
Vitamin B12 25%
Panthothenic Acid 25%
Zinc 25%