Little Bellies Pick-Up Sticks are popular among families with young babies, but are they worth picking up and putting in your trolley?

We’re back in the baby food aisle this week, looking at ‘super’ puree options. Today’s Chewsday Review features Rafferty’s Garden Pear and Superberries puree.

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a baby rice cereal, so today I bring you Bub’s Organic Rice Cereal.

It seems that rice cereal creates some unnecessary hysteria, and there’s lots of misinformation floating around. I’m here to clear that up.

As a paediatric dietitian who supports both puree and baby-led weaning approaches to introducing solids, I say you absolutely can introduce rice cereal in solids, if you want to. If you’re a parent who prefers not to use rice cereal, that’s fine too (though this review probably isn’t for you!). If you’re a parent who has no clue what to do, then this review might help, and I’d love to invite you to join Baby Mealtimes too.

This week we’re back in the baby food aisle, but I’m reviewing a jar of baby food instead of the usual pouch! Let’s see what Heinz Puree Apple and Oatmeal adds to the market.

I always get some conflicting feedback from my baby rice cereal reviews, with some opposed to using it as a first food and some wanting more reviews to compare what’s on the market. As a paediatric dietitian who supports both puree and baby-led weaning approaches to introducing solids, I’ll happily review another baby rice cereal for those interested. If you prefer not to use rice cereal, that’s absolutely fine! You decide what works best for you and your family. For those who do like to use baby rice cereal, or those unsure, read on to find out more about Bellamy’s Organic Baby Rice with Prebiotic (GOS). For you avid readers, this one is similar to Bub’s Organic Rice Cereal.

There’s a huge variety of pre-prepared fruit and veggie pouches on the market, and a lot of fear mongering out there. It can be difficult to know which ones are any good (and yes, they have a place!) Today I’ve chosen to look at Rafferty’s Garden Spinach, Apple, Broccoli and Pea squeezie pouch. Let’s see how it stacks up…

There are lots of baby cereals on the market but until recently we haven’t had many iron fortified options, other than rice cereal. Baby cereal can be confusing and divisive – but I think it’s a handy option to have. Today I am reviewing the Nestlé Cerelac Oats & Wheat with Prune (6 mo+).

I’m back with another Chewsday Review, and this week I’m following on from the pasta theme from last month. Today I’m taking a closer look at Only Organic Pasta Bolognese, which is a shelf-stable, “fork mash” textured, baby food, so let’s see if it deserves to be on your pantry shelf…

Back to the baby aisle this week as I’ve been requested to review the CUB Organic Plant Based Puree range found at Coles. Today’s review features the Sweet Potato, Beetroot and Carrot with a Pinch of Ginger Puree.

If you have read my past Chewsday Reviews on squeezie pouches, you’ll know they aren’t my favourite thing… BUT they can absolutely have a time and place, so how do these ones stack up?

As you walk down the baby aisle at the supermarket, you probably have more questions than you do direction. ‘Is it okay for my baby to eat this food?’, ‘Should I get baby food jars or pouches?’ Today’s Chewsday Review features a famous baby food brand – Heinz (in a jar) – lamb, pumpkin and sweet potato. Let’s take a closer look…

I’m back in the baby aisle this week, reviewing a popular sachet of Baby Bircher muesli from Woolworths Macro brand. As a bircher fan myself, I was interested to see what would be in the ‘baby’ version! I present to you today’s Chewsday Review of Baby Macro apple, banana and blueberry bircher muesli.

Some awesome requests coming in for Chewsday Reviews. Today I’m back in the baby aisle to review Only Organic Teething Rusks. These are the particularly hard, long rusks (as opposed to the dissolvable options out there). I’ve had a few followers attempt to make homemade versions of these (often dairy or gluten free) with limited success. So, if you have a good recipe- feel free to share!

Last week’s Chewsday Review struck a chord for many of you, and I’ve had lots of requests to look at some more of the purées. Today’s version is Only Organic carrots, red lentils & cheddar. It’s part of the Baby Savoury range, and most parents seem to be looking for savoury/vegetable options (with not much luck!)

Another week, another food for babies to practice their self-feeding. I tell you what, food companies are getting smart with their marketing and really getting on the Baby-Led Weaning bandwagon. Today’s product is Kiddylicious Banana Fruity Puffs.