Stage 1 food for 4 months and above

Taste: Earthly! Earthly green beans.

Gerber Nature Select Green Beans is a healthy first food for your baby. In this review we will discuss the health benefits of the green beans as well as the taste factor.

Gerber makes its green beans puree from farm grown highest quality green beans without added sugar, artificial colors, starch or salt.  Some water is used to in the process of pureeing. Gerber is always striving to produce wholesome and nutritious quality baby food and the green beans puree is just one of its safe to eat for a baby products. Gerber does insist, though, that after opening the product should be refrigerated and used within 2 or 3 days. It is always best to serve your infant with a fresh newly opened pureed vegetable.

The taste of green beans might appear to be somewhat earthly and  robust.

Green Beans is one of the most nutritious and healthiest vegetables that you can feed your baby. A green bean is loaded with vitamins and minerals that are very important to your baby’s growth. Green beans are rich in vitamins C and K.  Vitamin C together with carotenoids, which are also present in green beans, help strengthen your baby’s immune system.  Vitamin K is a fat-soluble substance which helps with the blood-clotting process. Foliate, dietary fiber, potassium and manganese that are also found in green beans  are very important for your baby’s growing body. Green beans is  a source of a few carotenoids, which is a form of vitamin A found in fruits and vegetables. They act as antioxidants and we all know the benefits of cancer preventing antioxidants. The bottom line is that green beans are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are important for your baby’s growth and development.

Ingredients:

Green beans, water.

Nutritional Information:

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size : 1 Pack

Calories 25
Total Fat:    0g
Trans Fat:    0g
Sodium:    5mg
Potassium:    150mg
Fiber:    2g
Sugar:    2g
Total Carbohydrates:    6g
Protein:    1g

% Daily value

Protein:      3%
Vitamin A:    10%
Vitamin C:     0%
Calcium:     4%
Iron:     2%
Zinc:     4%

Where to buy online : iHerb, drugstore.com, diapers.com.

Stage 1 food for 4 months and above

Taste: Creamy! Creamy buttery squash.

Gerber Nature Select Squash is a wonderful snack food for your baby. Here we will review its nutritional qualities and its taste appeal.  This treat for your baby is  made from squash with a dash of water. Gerber is proud of its tradition  - producing wholesome and nutritious quality baby food. Thus you may serve this creamy squash to your baby without any questions about the quality of food.

The taste of squash is buttery and creamy, nothing too sour or sweet, and is perfect for introducing your baby to solid foods.

If you are wondering whether squash is a good vegetable to serve your little one, think again! Squash is high in vitamin A from beta carotene. Vitamin A is a good antioxidant and a very useful vitamin for your baby’s developing vision. Squash is also a good source of potassium, vitamin E and a range of other vitamins and minerals that are perfect for your growing “pumpkin”! If you have any doubts, check out these squash nutrition facts on the Nutritional Data website. You will be surprised how nutritious squashes are. Gerber Nature Select 1st foods squash also does not have added sugar or artificial coloring.  If you are looking for an easily digestible and yet nutritious snack, Gerber Nature Select 1st Food squash is exactly what you are looking for.

Ingredients:

Squash, water.

Nutritional Information:

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size : 1 Pack

Calories 25
Total Fat:    0g
Trans Fat:    0g
Sodium:    5mg
Potassium:    190mg
Fiber:    1g
Sugar:    3g
Total Carbohydrates:    6g
Protein:    <1g

% Daily value

Protein:      Not a significant source of protein
Vitamin A:     80% (100% from beta carotene)
Vitamin C:     0%
Calcium:     2%
Iron:     0%
Zinc:     2%

Where to buy online : Gerber, Toysrus, Walgreens.

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%