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From baby to big kid, we’re delivering mealtime, snacktime and more, right to your door.

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  1. Pick your plan.

    Have a baby, toddler, big kid in your house? Or all three? We’ve got options for everyone. See our plans here.

  2. Choose your products.

    Checkout and choose from our menu of options. Add additional products, select meals and make changes with ease. With an ever-rotating menu and new items added each month, there’s enough to satisfy the whole household—even the pickiest of eaters.

  3. You’re all set.

    That’s it! We’ll prep your Little Spoon order and deliver it straight to your door. Pause, skip, cancel or adjust at any time.

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  • Meals made fresh weekly.

  • Delicious and healthy.

  • High quality, non-GMO ingredients.

  • Junk free. Nothing artificial.

  • 100+ ingredients. Endless variety.

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Much of the baby food on grocery store shelves is heavily processed with extreme heat so it can last for years on a shelf, and often has preservatives, additives and fortifiers. In the last two years, there has been a congressional report published on the quality of popular baby food brands, quantities of heavy metals and traceability concerns. Not cool, and not the quality nutrition our kids deserve.

At Little Spoon, we use an FDA approved food safety technique, cold-pressure, not heat pasteurization, to ensure our Babyblends and Smoothies are safe and stay fresh in your fridge for 14 days or freezer for up to 3 months. We source from trusted suppliers and farmers and our Babyblends and Smoothies are USDA Certified Organic and made with non-gmo ingredients. We work with pediatricians and leading experts to develop blends that fit every eating stage for your baby, from first bites and single-ingredient blends through to advanced puree recipes. Our blends serve as a great companion to baby-led weaning and our complex blends offer thicker textures and whole pieces of food as your baby ages. For on-the-go mealtime, our Smoothies are your go-to for easy meals. Purees are under $3 per blend and are delivered across the US.

Our Plates, a line of healthy toddler and kids meals, are made fresh and with a focus on balanced nutrition. Packed with veggies & superfoods, you’ll never find preservatives, additives or fillers in our meals. We offer vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options, plus a variety of cuisines and flavors — from finger foods to complete meals with sauces and new flavors for your kiddo to discover. Little Spoon is the best meal delivery option for picky eaters and we are constantly adding new Plates to our menu. Plates are under $5 per meal and are delivered across the US.

Our Smoothies serve as healthy snacks for toddlers & kids and the best pouch option for babies as an on-the-go meal. Unlike grocery store options, our line is cold-pressed, featuring 100% organic ingredients and offers a range of flavors your kiddo will love, with ingredients you want. Smoothies are under $2.50 per pouch and are delivered across the US.

We started Little Spoon so parents everywhere can easily and simply get fresh, high quality, healthy organic meals for their children. No corners cut.

We don’t currently offer a trial given the fresh nature of our products, but we offer small and extra small plan sizes that enable flexibility to try us out! You can pause, skip or cancel future orders at any time.

Plates are made for early finger food eaters through to big kid bites. We have intentionally created recipes that make it easy for parents to transition out of the puree stage into our Plates with pinchable, mashable tots, bites and finger foods that toddlers and big kids love, too. We also offer a range of Plates for more advanced eaters comfortable with using a fork, eating sauces and exploring new, adventurous flavors. Crafted for everyone (yes, even picky eaters love Plates!) with hidden veggies & preservative-free ingredients in every bite, Little Spoon offers the best meal delivery service for parents.

Our purees are made with pediatricians and nutritionists to ensure that we take into account your baby’s personal development at each stage. For very first bites, we have a range of single-ingredient and simple purees made for starting solids. As your child ages, we offer advanced blends that include more ingredients, textures and eventually, whole pieces of food. We also have a line of Smoothies, the best pouches for babies and toddlers as an on-the-go meal. Like our blends, they’re 100% organic, non-GMO and feature a wide range of ingredients.

If you are exploring baby-led weaning, Babyblends and Smoothies offer a great companion to ensure your baby gets the nutrients they need along the way. Our Plates also include a range of early finger foods that baby-led weaning parents love!

Your child’s health is our #1 priority and we will always be transparent about our ingredients, nutritional information and recipes. When it comes to your baby, we know how upsetting the recent congressional report on heavy metals in grocery store baby food was for parents. At Little Spoon, we have always done things differently. All of our babyblends are 100% plant-based, vegan and made with the highest quality ingredients, 100% organic and non-GMO. We focus on a wide variety to diverse your little one’s diet, we never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or additives in our blends.

We use cold-pressure technology as an alternative to heat pasteurization, killing harmful bacteria without the use of anything artificial. This allows our Babyblends and Smoothies to stay fresh in the fridge for up to 14 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Occasionally, we use a touch of organic lemon to naturally preserve freshness (the way you might squeeze a few drops of lemon on an apple to prevent browning).

When it comes to your toddler and big kid, our Plates are made with the highest quality ingredients. Like all our products, we work with trusted farmers and suppliers to offer your child the best. We do not use any artificial sugars, preservatives, additives or dyes, instead we utilize a Freshlock Seal™. It might look a little strange, but this vacuum seal allows us to keep our meals fresh without any harmful preservatives. It’s totally safe, BPA/BPS-free and locks in food freshness so your Plates last 14 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.

We work hard to provide a range of allergy-friendly options for your kiddo. Always feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or to send us a question in the chat feature with any questions on allergen concerns.

Typically, babies are ready to start solids between 4-6 months. We always recommend talking to your pediatrician to discuss your baby’s needs when it comes to starting solids. There are a few telltale signs that your baby may be ready:

  • Sitting up with little to no support
  • Strong head control
  • Has outgrown their tongue thrust reflex
  • Is starting to show interest in food and what those around are eating

Your delivery will ship out the week after your order is placed as long as it is placed by Saturday at 5PM ET, otherwise it will ship the following week. All future orders will ship every two weeks after that unless you make changes to the delivery schedule from within your Little Spoon account. All changes must be completed by 5PM ET prior to your delivery week.

Please note we are experiencing high demand, which can impact delivery estimates. The most up to date tracking information will be through the link sent to you on Tuesdays.

All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Our Plates are designed to be heated in the microwave or oven, you can check out all the heating details by clicking on any Plate on our menu page to check out recommendations.

Our Blends can be eaten at a range of temperatures, whatever works best for your baby! To warm up your blend, we recommend putting the container in a microwaveable safe, shallow bowl of warm water and stirring until heated. If you wish to microwave, simply pour the puree into a microwave safe dish.

Our Smoothies are designed to be enjoyed cold. Feel free to take your Smoothie on the go with you for up to 4 hours without refrigeration. If you’re traveling for longer, we’d recommend bringing an ice pack or freezing your Smoothie to naturally thaw throughout the day.

Once you sign up for Little Spoon, you can modify your menu, update your plan size, skip an order, pause or cancel with ease.

The cutoff to make changes to your plan is Saturday 5PM ET. One thing to note, first orders cannot be cancelled, but can be easily shifted up to 4 weeks for flexibility. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or use the chat feature.

We’ve designed our meals for all types of eaters. If your kiddo isn’t enjoying their new foods at first, don’t give up! Try adding a side of something new, pairing with one of our sauces, and rotating in a new Plate — food exposure takes time, you’ve got this! Feel good about every Plate—we’ve packed veggies and superfoods into every Little Spoon meal to ensure a nutrient-dense meal, everytime.

When it comes to our Babyblends, whether your little one is trying a new ingredient for the first time or tenth, don’t give up! Try swapping to a new ingredient and returning at a later date. Your little one is developing and their taste will change! It can take up to 15 tries on one ingredient for your little to fall in love. Read up on our top Starting Solids tips on Is This Normal.

We rotate our Babyblends menu every few months, offering new limited edition blends that feature seasonal ingredients. Our line of healthy toddler & kid’s food, Plates, has new menu items each month, offering more and more options for your growing kiddo.

Little Spoon delivers anywhere in the continental US. At this time, we're not able to ship to Alaska or Hawaii, and we aren't able to ship outside of the US (Canada and Mexico included). We do not ship to PO Boxes.

You can also have your orders delivered to your work, a family's home or other address, or a hotel if you're traveling!

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Organic Baby Food Made Fresh | Delivery To Your Door

Starting solids made easy. Six stages of organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door.

  • Starting solids made easy. Six stages of organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door.
  • Freshly made USDA-certified organic blends from single ingredient smooth purees to textured multi ingredient recipes and transition-to-table food meals.
  • Clean Label Project verified. Nothing artificial, ever.

Starting at $2.99 per blend

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Stage 1 (Single Ingredient) | 6+ mos

Single ingredient, very smooth and organic baby purees to start your little one’s starting solids journey.

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    Stage 2 (Two Ingredients) | 6+ mos

    Two ingredient, smooth fruit and vegetable blends for babies who are ready to try combos and new ingredients.

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      Stage 3 (Three Ingredients) | 7+ mos

      Three ingredient blends smooth in texture designed for palate expansion. Recipes feature fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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        Stage 4 (Four Ingredients) | 8+ mos

        Multi-ingredient blends with thicker textures featuring unique combos of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, oils and superfoods.

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          Stage 5 (Five+ Ingredients) | 8+ mos

          Multi-ingredient combination blends with thicker textures and chunkier ingredients for your advanced eater. Recipes feature fruits, vegetables, legumes, superfoods, herbs, spices, oils and ancient grains.

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            Stage 6 (Transition Meals) | 9+ mos

            Textured and thicker transition meals with whole pieces of vegetables, legumes and ancient grains for transitioning to table foods and baby-led weaning.

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              Your questions, answered.

              Typically, your baby is ready to start solids between 4-6 months. We always recommend talking to your pediatrician to discuss your baby’s needs when it comes to starting solids. There are a few telltale signs that your baby may be ready:

              • Sitting up with little to no support
              • Strong head control
              • Has outgrown their tongue thrust reflex
              • Is starting to show interest in food and what those around are eating

              Your child’s health is our #1 priority and we will always be transparent about our ingredients, nutritional information and recipes.

              When it comes to your baby, we know how upsetting the recent congressional report on heavy metals in grocery store baby food was for parents. At Little Spoon, we have always done things differently. All of our babyblends are 100% plant-based, vegan and made with the highest quality ingredients, 100% organic and non-GMO. We focus on a wide variety to diverse your little one’s diet, we never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or additives in our blends.

              We use cold-pressure technology as an alternative to heat pasteurization, killing harmful bacteria without the use of anything artificial. This allows our Babyblends to stay fresh in the fridge for up to 14 days or in the freezer up to 3 months. Occasionally, we use a touch of organic lemon to naturally preserve fresh food.

              Much of the baby food on grocery store shelves is heavily processed with extreme heat so it can last for years on a shelf, and often has preservatives, additives and fortifiers. In the last two years, there has been a congressional report published on the quality of popular baby food brands, quantities of heavy metals and traceability concerns. Not cool, and not the quality nutrition we want for our kids.

              At Little Spoon, we use an FDA approved food safety technique, cold-pressure, not heat pasteurization, to ensure our Babyblends are safe and stay fresh in your fridge for 14 days or freezer for up to 3 months. We source from trusted suppliers and farmers and our Babyblends are USDA Certified Organic and made with non-gmo ingredients. We work with pediatricians and leading experts to develop blends that fit every eating stage for your baby, from first bites and single-ingredient blends through to advanced puree recipes. Our blends serve as a great companion to baby-led weaning and our complex blends offer thicker textures and whole pieces of food as your baby ages. Purees are under $3 per blend.

              All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months.

              Our Blends can be eaten at a range of temperatures, whatever works best for your baby! To warm up your blend, we recommend putting the container in a shallow bowl of warm water and stirring until heated. If you wish to microwave, simply pour the puree into a microwave safe dish.

              Yes! Based on the information you share with us on your baby’s age and eating stage, we’ll recommend the Bayblends that best match your little one’s developmental needs. As your baby ages, we’ll update our menu recommendations with each new box. You can always manually change, add and remove Babyblends with ease to your upcoming deliveries.

              You bet! You will always have full control to modify your order on your Delivery Schedule at any time. If you have questions about what blends are best for your baby, you can reach out to us at [email protected] or use the chat feature to talk with one of our Child Nutrition certified Care Team members.

              We're big fans of purees (our name is Little SPOON, after all 🥄). But we love that some parents and littles want to take a more tiny hands-on approach on their journey into solids! Baby-led weaning is quickly becoming a popular way to introduce babies to whole and finger foods - skip the spoon-feeding and head straight to self-feeding. BLW can be introduced as young as 6 months old, and can be a great way for your mini to develop crucial hand-eye coordination, motor skills, chewing skills, and of course, healthy and adventurous eating habits.

              We're all about supporting parents and their babies on whichever path they take when it comes to introducing solids. We have lots of families that start with Babyblends and then transition quickly into Plates. We also have families that dive right into the big leagues with their little eaters!

              Our Plates line contains several meals that are perfect for beginner or experienced BLWers:

              • Cheesy Black Bean Pupusas with Southwest Veggie Quinoa
              • Chicken Pot Stickers with Quinoa Veggie Stir Fry and Edamame
              • Mac and Three Cheese With Invisible Butternut Squash and Carrots
              • Turkey Kale Sliders With Veggie Millet Poppers and Carrots
              • Three Cheese Egg Bites with Sweet Potato Hash
              • Veggie Tenders with Broccoli

              As with anything having to do with your mini, we recommend discussing BLW with your pediatrician to see if it's the right fit for your family. If your babe is ready to take a toothless bite out of mealtime, we're happy to help modify your menus or offer suggestions to get started! 🍽️

              We know how frustrating it can be to see your baby refusing food. But be patient before you give up on the food - the average baby needs to taste a food up to 15 times before recognizing it and developing a taste for it.

              It’s all part of palate training and perfectly normal. Pro tip? Try mixing a new flavor in with a familiar one to help ease your baby into trying new things! You can read more tips here.

              Our Babyblends are OU Kosher certified, the world’s largest and most recognized kosher certification agency. Our blends are also Kosher Pareve (no dairy or meat). Our Plates are not currently kosher certified.

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              Organic Baby Food Delivery

              Little Spoon is the best organic baby food delivery for busy parents by offering a one stop shop solution to starting your baby on solids, which we know is a daunting task. We have a full menu and guide to transition your baby from formula to baby food. Our baby food ranges from stage 1 baby food to stage 3 baby food all the way up to stage 6 baby food, all delivered to your home. Many of our purees are Clean Label Project certified which means that our finished baby food have been tested for 400+ contaminants including heavy metals. Stage 1 baby food contains a single ingredient. Some examples of our stage 1 baby food blends are: banana baby food, sweet potato baby food, butternut squash baby food, and apple baby food. All of our baby food blends provide essential nutrients and vitamins, like vitamin A for your baby's growth and development. For example, our sweet potato baby food blend has beta-carotene to support eye health and the immune system. Stage 2 baby food blends contain 2 ingredients of fruits or vegetables - perfect for babies 6+ months and older who are ready for more complex flavors and ingredients. Whether it be carrot + sweet potato baby food or blueberry + butternut squash baby food, your baby will be expanding their palate and getting critical vitamins and antioxidants. Our stage 3 baby food blends have fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices for your little one's continued food journey. Designed for 7 month old babies and older, these 3 ingredient small batch organic baby food blends feature unique and delicious ingredients. Take our Apple, ginger, and carrot stage 3 baby food blend - not only will your baby love eating this yummy baby food, but also they will get 100% of the daily vitamin A+ needed. We also offer baby-led weaning (BLW) compatible meals. Most importantly, our blends are non-GMO and certified clean label baby food. Your child's health is our #1 priority! Let Little Spoon take the stress out of feeding your baby. Whether you are just starting solids or trying to introduce more complex organic, certified clean label baby food, Little Spoon offers stress-free, convenient and organic baby food delivery.

              Top 10 Food Delivery Services for Kids

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              A Quick Look at the Best Food Delivery Services for Kids

              • Best: Cherish Life
              • Best Prepared: Yummy Kids
              • Best for Babies & Toddlers: Little Spoon, Yumi, Raised Real, Tiny Organics
              • Best for Families: One Potato, HelloFresh, Dinnerly
              • Best for Baking: Bakery

              Food delivery services, from organic baby food to family meals, can help parents who are short on time to ease their meal times.

              The delivery services on this list have been selected based on their quality of ingredients, meal options, and availability. In addition, they are designed to meet the specific needs and dietary preferences of children.

              Here are the top 10 food delivery services for kids.

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              Cherish life

              Nurture Life is one of the best food delivery services for kids as it offers nutritionally designed meals for babies, toddlers, children, teens and even adults.

              Unlike other services that simply offer child-sized portions, Nurture Life offers age-appropriate meals to ensure appropriate portion sizes and nutrients for every stage of life development.

              From snacks for toddlers to pasta dishes for teens, every meal is nutritionally balanced and includes at least one serving of vegetables.

              What's more, Nurture Life is a good option for parents who are short on time as the food comes pre-cooked and can be reheated in 2 minutes or less. The service also offers cold lunches, convenient for a kid's lunch box.

              All Nurture Life main meals are prepared in a peanut and tree nut free facility. For other allergens, customers can use the diet filter option to find meals that are free of wheat, egg, milk, soy, fish, gluten, sesame, coconut, or pork.

              However, since the food is produced in the same facility, there is a possibility of cross-contamination. Also, while vegetarian options are available, the service does not currently offer a vegan meal plan.

              Meals are prepared using organic products and whole grains, animal proteins without antibiotics, and seafood from sustainable sources.

              Nurture Life Meals are delivered weekly and customers have the option to choose from a range of seasonally changing meals or let the service choose the meals.

              Supplied in insulated boxes, meals can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 90 days in the freezer. With the exception of the seals and the inside of the freezer gel bags, all packaging is recyclable.

              Price

              Meals are priced on a case-by-case basis, with teenagers and adults priced higher due to larger portion sizes. Depending on the age group, food costs from 6.89 to 10.99 dollars.

              Please note that the minimum order value is $39 (before shipping) and the standard shipping fee is $8 for orders less than $59.

              Best Prepared

              Yummy Kids

              Yumble Kids is a weekly subscription service that provides fully cooked meals designed by nutritionists for children ages 1-12.

              Each box includes 6, 8, or 16 meals, depending on the subscription plan, plus activities to help the whole family bond over meals.

              Boxes include locally produced seasonal fruits and vegetables, some of which are organic.

              Meals are selected weekly, menu changes every 6-8 weeks. Yumble Kids also offers ready-made boxes, including a box for picky eaters, for those who don't want to choose each dish individually.

              Meals come fully cooked and can be served straight from the refrigerator or reheated in less than 2 minutes in the microwave.

              For people with food allergies, gluten, dairy, egg, or soy-free options are clearly labeled to make food selection easier. In addition, all recipes are free of nuts and peanuts.

              However, it is important to note that there is a risk of cross-contamination since food is prepared in a kitchen that handles common food allergens. Therefore, the service is not the best option for those with severe food allergies.

              With the exception of gel ice packs, all packaging materials and food trays are 100% recyclable.

              Price

              Food costs $5.99 to $7.99 each, depending on your subscription plan, and shipping is free.

              Best for Babies & Toddlers

              Whether your baby is just starting to eat pureed foods or you have a toddler at home, Little Spoon, Yumi, Raised Real and Tiny Organics specialize in providing nutritious meals for little eaters.

              Little Spoon

              Little Spoon delivers organic baby formula free of preservatives and artificial additives right to your doorstep. Known as Babyblends, Little Spoon offers purees suitable for babies aged 4 to 12 months.

              The menu is personalized based on a detailed questionnaire filled out by parents at check-in. Using this information, Little Spoon's nutritionists and pediatricians will select the meals that best suit your child's needs.

              Little Spoon uses over 80 certified organic ingredients to help your little one discover new foods and tastes. Since puree contains no preservatives or additives, unopened jars should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 14 days.

              There are also optional additional boosters containing vitamins, minerals or probiotics. However, before ordering boosters, it's a good idea to talk to your pediatrician about whether your child needs them.

              Parents of children with food allergies can rest assured that all baby food is free from common allergens and is produced in the kitchen according to strict protocols to avoid potential cross-contamination.

              Although the company started out as a baby food delivery service, it has now expanded to include snacks, baby meals and first meals for children under 10 years of age.

              All Little Spoon packaging materials, containers, spoons and lids are 100% recyclable and free of BPA, phthalates and potentially harmful toxins. The plates used to prepare baby food are also reusable and can be washed in the dishwasher.

              Price

              Delivery every 2 weeks. Little Spoon offers a subscription that includes one, two or three meals per day starting at $2.74 per meal.

              There is also a $5 flat shipping fee for all baby food orders, and a $6 fee for all baby dishes.

              Yumi

              Yumi is another good option for parents looking for an organic baby food delivery service.

              Yumi Baby Food is made with all certified organic ingredients and is free of GMOs and gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial additives and added sugars.

              In addition, all of their products are vegan friendly and free of the eight major food allergens.

              Each Yumi dish is formulated by a team of doctors, nutritionists and chefs to provide age-appropriate nutrients and texture. Yumi currently offers meal plans suitable for children aged 4 months to 2 years.

              When registering with Yumi, parents choose the type of meal plan based on their child's age and whether they want one, two or three meals a day.

              Parents can choose from a weekly selection of age-appropriate meals each week, including snacks and smooth or coarse purees.

              Food is delivered weekly in insulated recyclable boxes. With the exception of the inside of the ice packs, all Yumi packaging and containers are recyclable and BPA-free.

              Price

              Prices start at $3.75 per dish and vary depending on the type and number of meals delivered each week. Shipping is currently free for all subscription plans.

              Raised Real

              Raised Real is proud to offer high quality, organic, plant-based products suitable for children aged 6 months to 2 years.

              All Raised Real ingredients are certified organic and sourced from sustainable farms. Plus, every meal is free of preservatives, additives, and food coloring.

              Unlike other baby food delivery services, Raised Real's meals are not mixed for you. Instead, parents should decide whether to puree, blend, grind, or leave foods whole, depending on their child's current stage of development.

              In addition, all dishes are about the same size. Therefore, the number of meals you need per day will depend on the age of your child.

              Another difference is that you can't choose meals for your child every week, as the meals are preselected. However, parents can set ingredient preferences.

              Although Raised Real does not use any of the eight major allergens in its products, meals are made in a facility that stores and packages products that may contain allergens.

              Due to the potential risk of cross-contamination, this is not the best option for children with severe food allergies.

              Meals are fully cooked and quickly frozen before delivery. As a result, they should be stored in the freezer. To reheat Raised Real food, simply steam it over the stovetop or reheat it in the microwave.

              Raised Real shipping boxes, metal casings and packaging materials are 100% recyclable. The insulation used to keep the box warm during shipping is biodegradable and can be thrown away or taken to a fabric recycling facility.

              Price

              Raised Real offers a subscription for 12 and 24 meals with a choice of delivery frequency.

              The 12-meal plan costs $65.88 ($5.49 per meal) and the 24-meal plan costs $119.76 ($4.99 per meal). There are currently no additional shipping charges.

              Tiny Organics

              Tiny Organics specializes in finger foods designed to encourage your little one to become an adventurous eater.

              Offering a variety of textures and flavors, each recipe is created by a team of chefs and neonatal nutritionists with your baby's developmental stages in mind.

              While all children develop at different rates, Tiny Organics recommends its nutrition for children aged 8 months to 3 years.

              All Tiny Organics dishes are plant-based and made with certified organic ingredients. They also contain no added sugar or salt. Instead, recipes are flavored with real fruits and vegetables, whole grains, herbs, and natural seasonings.

              Meals freeze instantly and can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply place baby or toddler food in the microwave or heat over the stovetop.

              In addition to nutritious nutrition for your baby or toddler, Tiny Organics offers complementary products for parents. These include lactation bites for people who are breastfeeding and up to three 8-ounce servings (225 grams) of popular toddler meals.

              Tiny Organics offers subscriptions for 12 and 24 packs of food with delivery in 1, 2 or 4 week intervals.

              Price

              The cost of Tiny Organics depends on the subscription you choose. The 12-meal plan is currently $5.49 per meal, while the 24-meal plan is slightly cheaper at $4.69 per meal.

              There is also an additional $5.99 shipping fee for all orders regardless of package size.

              Best for Families

              In addition to special meals for babies and toddlers, there are several options on the market for families.

              One Potato

              One Potato is a food delivery service that offers organic food for the whole family.

              Unlike other food delivery services that simply have extra portions available, One Potato offers special portions and child-friendly prices. In addition, each recipe contains tips on how to safely involve children in every step of the cooking process.

              One Potato is not only suitable for children, but also a good option for families with little time. Since the ingredients are pre-cut and measured, all dishes can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

              Every meal is made with the highest quality ingredients, including fresh, organic and non-GMO seasonal produce. While food options change weekly, One Potato also offers family favorites including pizza, tacos and burgers for families with picky eaters.

              For those who like something sweet after dinner, each box of One Potato comes with a pack of organic cut and bake cookie dough.

              Meal plans are selected based on your family size and include vegetarian, gluten-free and nut-free options. It is also one of the few services that offers plans for larger families of five or six.

              For those with other food allergies or dietary preferences, customers may indicate these preferences in their account profiles. However, since One Potato dishes are not produced in an allergy-free facility, there is a risk of cross-contamination.

              Finally, all packaging materials are recyclable or biodegradable.

              Price

              The cost of One Potato depends on the plan and varies from 7.32 to 12.9$5 per serving. Depending on your location, shipping may be free or cost an additional $4.99.

              HelloFresh

              HelloFresh is one of the most popular food delivery services due to its ease of preparation and the use of fresh, high quality ingredients.

              This is a particularly good option for families as the service offers a family plan that includes kid-tested recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.

              Participants choose from 20 family recipes each week. While vegetarian options are available and food allergens are clearly labeled, HelloFresh Family Plan does not cater for specialized diets or allergies.

              The company prides itself on supplying the highest quality ingredients, including hormone-free chicken and pork, organic seafood, and fresh produce, some of which are organic.

              HelloFresh Family plan can feed two or four people and include two, three or four meals per week depending on your subscription. However, there is no option for large families.

              It's also worth noting that each serving is meant to feed an adult, so those with small children are likely to have leftovers.

              Each HelloFresh Meal Kit comes in a recyclable carton box with insulated liners and gel bags to keep your food cool during transit.

              Price

              Hello Fresh Family Plan costs between $7.49 and $8.99 per serving, depending on the number of servings and meals ordered. There is also an additional charge of 8.9$9 shipping on all orders.

              Dine

              Dinnerly is a good option for families on a budget, starting at less than $5 per person.

              While they also have a two-person plan, the Dinnerly Family Plan is designed to feed a family of four and includes three, four, or five meals per week, depending on your specific plan.

              Each Dinnerly meal contains no more than 6 ingredients and takes no more than 30 minutes to cook, making this service a good choice for parents who are short on time but still want to cook homemade meals for their family.

              Every week, customers choose from 16 rotating meals, each labeled eg vegetarian or kid-friendly. These labels make it quick and easy to create a personalized menu to suit your family's food preferences.

              While Dinnerly source ingredients from trusted vendors, most fruits and vegetables are generic. As a result, the service may not be the best option for those who prefer organic food.

              For those with food allergies, a list of food allergens can be found on the recipe card for each dish. However, Dinnerly does not currently allow customers to filter meal options by allergen.

              In addition, since all meals are prepared and packed in the same room, there is a risk of cross-contamination. As a result, Dinnerly is not suitable for people with celiac disease or other severe food allergies.

              Price

              Dinnerly's Family Box starts at just $4.29 per serving. Please note that all orders are subject to an additional $8.99 shipping fee.

              Best for Baking

              Baking

              Baketivity is a baking subscription designed specifically to keep kids engaged and passionate about baking.

              Each Baketivity Baking Kit is delivered once a month and includes a recipe, pre-measured ingredients and learning activities to keep your kids involved every step of the way.

              Examples of modern baking sets include panda cupcakes, emoji cookies, funfetti cupcakes, whoopie pies and cake pops.

              Each set is designed for children ages 4 to 10 and comes with colorful, illustrated step-by-step instructions.

              Ingredients are also pre-measured, individually packaged and color coded to make it easier for kids to follow and assemble the recipe mostly on their own.

              It is important to note that even though most of the ingredients are included in the box, you will still need to provide your own eggs and cooking oil.

              To keep your kids busy while they bake treats, each set also includes educational games and lessons.

              All Baketivity ingredients are Kosher certified and manufactured in an FDA approved facility.

              Baketivity Subscription Kits do not currently include options for children with food allergies.

              They offer a disposable gluten-free kit. However, their website does not specifically state that the kit is made in a gluten-free facility, so there may be a risk of cross-contamination.

              Price

              A monthly subscription to Baketivity includes one free apron and costs $32. 95.

              There is also a subscription option for 3 months, 6 months and a year, with the annual subscription being the cheapest per month.

              Disposable kits range from $24.95 to $57.95. Standard shipping is free for both subscriptions and one-time bundles.

              How to choose

              When looking for a kid-friendly meal delivery service, you should choose a company that provides age-appropriate meals and recipes that match your child's food preferences.

              If your child has a food allergy, be sure to choose an option that has strict standards to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

              Since proper nutrition is essential to development, it may be helpful to choose a service that offers expertly designed meals to meet the specific nutritional needs of children.

              The quality of the ingredients is another important factor to consider. Some people may choose to choose companies that use organic ingredients, or avoid using ingredients such as preservatives, additives, colors, or added sugars.

              Because most food delivery services come with a lot of packaging, it may also be important for some consumers that materials are recyclable or biodegradable.

              Finally, you'll also want to take into account how much the service costs and how long it takes to prepare the meal.

              Bottom Line

              If you're looking for a healthy meal delivery service to save time preparing meals for your kids or family, be sure to choose a company that prioritizes quality ingredients, nutrient content, and kid-friendly recipes.

              Because babies and toddlers reach developmental milestones at different rates, it's a good idea to talk to your pediatrician if you have any concerns about whether a food delivery service is right for young children.

              Benefits of organic baby food - Articles about baby food from pediatricians and MAMAKO experts

              Food components are building blocks for all organs and tissues of the human body, so the state of health is determined by the quality, digestibility, biological and energy value of food. It creates the prerequisites for the proper development of the body and its functioning in the future.

              Specialists, scientists, physicians associate the increase in the incidence of children over the past century with changes in diet. From the first years of life, a child's body is extremely susceptible to various undesirable and harmful components, such as toxins, allergens, which are often food additives of chemical origin.

              The popularity of natural and organic products has exploded in the last decade as more consumers recognize their health benefits. The supply is formed by demand, therefore, food products appear on the market every year, which are characterized by a high degree of safety, attractive consumer properties, the presence of well-digestible proteins and micronutrients, minerals and vitamins that are important for the formation of a healthy body.

              It is a balanced and healthy diet based on optimally selected food products that will provide children with full development, good physical shape and mood, and the formation of rational eating habits.

              Baby food is generally characterized by high nutritional value and good taste, safety, balanced composition. But the variety of terms on the label, such as "natural", "ecological", "farm", "organic", indicating the beneficial properties of the content, often confuse consumers, and in some cases are contradictory and misleading.

              What is the difference between these definitions, what do they mean, what are the characteristics of food products? What are the benefits of additional quality criteria, such as being labeled "organic"?

              natural products are products that consist of natural, natural ingredients and do not contain chemical additives or impurities. At the same time, the term “natural product” can be interpreted in a completely different way, since the presence of this phrase on the package does not guarantee the absence of chemical additives in its contents: the manufacturer is not obliged to track the sources of raw materials, materials, and the technological process for preparing such products.

              Farm products are grown and produced on privately owned farms and in most cases non-industrial. The term "farm products" has gained a lot of popularity in recent years: it began to be often placed on labels. But sometimes the use of the "farm product" status is speculative, as the packaging doesn't say how the ingredients were produced. Due to the fact that there are no legislative acts on the quality of farm products, it is possible that they can be produced using herbicides, chemical fertilizers, growth hormones, and so on.

              The composition of organic products excludes the presence of additives of artificial origin, such as preservatives, dyes, flavors, flavor enhancers, as well as the use of genetically modified organisms. The raw materials used in the production of organic food are grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, antibiotics, hormones, growth regulators. It is believed that the consequence of compliance with such conditions is the absence of chemical additives in organic raw materials. This gives the products an improved taste, a more pronounced aroma, and ensures their complete chemical composition.


              The dominant difference that distinguishes organic products is the strict requirements for the quality of their ingredients, production technology, as well as the conditions under which the raw materials for their production were obtained:

              • organic products are produced in environmentally friendly regions, natural conditions, away from megacities, highways, industrial areas. Ecological agriculture helps to preserve the environment and provide future generations with a healthy and comfortable life;
              • only genetically modified and untreated seeds are used in the cultivation of cereals, legumes, vegetables, fruits and other organic products. Plants grow naturally. Chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, hormones, growth stimulants are not used in organic agriculture;
              • finished organic products do not contain flavors, dyes, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and other additives of artificial origin;
              • to confirm the status of "organic", the food product is subjected to mandatory regulatory and systematic quality control "from grain to counter". Quality control is carried out by authorized state services - accredited certification bodies, as well as laboratories of the manufacturer itself;

              A food product that has successfully passed the entire quality control cycle, and this is confirmed by certification bodies, receives the appropriate certificate, and a special “organic” mark is applied to its packaging: this distinguishes it from other products.

              Therefore, a specific mark and label for organic products is used in relation to the production process and products, confirming that they have been produced and processed in an environmentally friendly way, and that all principles of organic production have been respected “from farm to consumer table”. The sign and the label are elements that confirm the quality of the production process, and not just the product itself.

              Therefore, certified organic products are products that are produced, processed, packaged in strict compliance with specifications or government standards and then certified as "organic". The definition means that the product is produced with the exception of toxic effects on the environment, does not contain agrochemicals, pesticides, in its production did not use genetically modified seeds or products, hormones, chemicals, it is free from transgenic organisms and so on.

              Organic products can be obtained on your own farm, that is, by self-breeding animals, growing vegetables, fruits, grain crops, which is accompanied by soil quality control and excludes the use of chemical fertilizers, hormones to accelerate the growth of plants and animals and protect them from diseases. Compliance with all the necessary conditions is a rather complicated process.

              The second way to produce organic food is to buy organic raw materials.

              As a result of fulfilling all the listed requirements and production conditions, organic products do not contain traces of pesticides, chemical additives, mycotoxins and other things, which makes it possible to limit the impact of such substances on the body of children. Infants are more susceptible than adults to the possible negative effects of various undesirable components.

              Organic products are distinguished by their taste and higher nutritional value: on average, they contain 20-50% more vitamins, minerals, and biologically active substances compared to products produced using traditional technologies.

              For example, organic baby cereals have advantages over conventional ones: a more balanced amino acid composition, a higher content of vitamins and minerals than with traditional methods of growing grain crops, which means that the composition and taste of organic cereals are much better and richer . At the same time, the range of organic cereals harmoniously complements the always available conventional baby food cereals, which are characterized by excellent taste, high nutritional value and safety due to strict requirements for baby food in the world and Russia, careful selection of raw materials and materials, strict technical and chemical control of technological production process.


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