These Are The Best Store-Bought Baby Foods

Introducing your little ones to animal-based protein for the first time can be tricky — and even stressful. And while a slurpable option might sound surprising, Serenity Kids' pouches make it easier with ethically sourced meats and squeaky-clean ingredients like organic vegetables and healthy fats. They're also free of gluten, grains, and pesticides — so you can feel good about every squeeze. Each pouch blends protein with a mix of flavorful veggies: beef with kale and sweet potato, chicken with peas and carrots, bison with squash and spinach, and wild salmon with squash and beets.

Beech-Nut's line of jarred baby foods features a wide range of fruit and veggie flavors, from classics like apple, banana, and sweet potato to more adventurous blends like banana and granola with cereal, sweet corn and green beans, and carrot, corn, and pumpkin. Each jar is thoughtfully crafted to support every stage of your baby's developing palate.

Kendamil is best known for its infant formula, but don't sleep on its oatmeal cereal. Free of sugar, artificial colors, and flavors, it stands out for its wholesome ingredients like creamy whole milk, easy-to-digest whey, and high-quality whole-grain oats. Additionally, it’s packed with prebiotics, vitamins, and essential minerals, and is available in a naturally delicious banana flavor that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Clocking in at just over $1.50 per pouch, these delectable organic pouches won’t break the bank. With flavor combinations ranging from pear and spinach to banana, mango, and more, they’re an excellent choice for parents looking to offer variety and nutrition in one convenient snack. The banana mango flavor, for example, provides 45% of the daily value of vitamin C and 35% of the daily value of potassium. Plus, the smooth yet slightly chunky texture is perfect for helping babies explore new textures along with delicious flavors.

Yumi is famous for its use of organic, plant-based, and farm-fresh ingredients. Take these snack bars, for example: each contains essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and fiber. Not only are they made without added sugar, but they're also allergen-free — meaning they contain no nuts, eggs, soy, or dairy, making them a safe option for most little ones. Ingredient highlights include fruit purees, date paste, and oat flour for natural sweetness and a soft, chewy texture that's simply delectable. They also come in an array of unique flavor combos — strawberry and rhubarb (pictured), mango and kale, and apple and cinnamon squash — that make introducing new tastes and ingredients fun.

A TQE-editor favorite baby food brand, Cerebelly prides itself on being the only option on the market featuring 16 key brain-supporting nutrients. Founded by neurosurgeon Teresa Purzner, the company combines delicious, nutritious food with science-backed development goals, making it truly innovative. We especially love the dairy-free smoothies for babies five months and up, which feature whole food ingredients and zero added sugar, letting the natural sweetness of the fruit shine. Choose from flavors like sweet potato blueberry banana (pictured) and purple carrot and blueberry — perfect for on-the-go nourishment, sans sacrificing taste or quality.

My eight-month-old twins absolutely love this creamy whole milk yogurt, which comes in baby-friendly flavors like vanilla, apple, pear, and peach. Designed specifically for little ones six months to two years old, each four-ounce container is packed with probiotics for gut health, real fruit for natural sweetness, whole milk for healthy fat and calcium, and essential vitamins to support development. It’s delicious on its own, but also great mixed with a spoonful of nut butter or paired with fresh fruit for a more filling snack.