Babies have very unique nutritional needs. With all the growing done in the first 12 months of life, this isn't very surprising if you ask me. An important but often overlooked component of a healthy diet is whole grains. Whole grains can also be introduced during this important developmental period. Most adults don't get the daily recommended value of whole grains, so starting early can definitely put a child on track for balanced eating later in life. My youngest child Xander is about to turn a year old, and he has been enjoying whole grains for some time now. I started him on infant cereals like rice, oatmeal, and mixed grains. Now he also enjoys whole grain and wheat toast and crackers as well. Some other things Xander loves are Earth's Best Pop Snax and Blueberry Snackin' Fruit Hearts! I make sure to include whole grain products with every meal, since the fiber found in whole grains can help baby stay satisfied longer after meals and snacks. Fiber also plays a key role in helping the digestive tract stay regular. And as a bonus, offering baby a variety of whole grains helps to expand their exposure to new tastes and textures. Another important part of a balanced diet is fruits and veggies. Most babies get plenty of these in the form of jarred foods as well as homemade pureed baby foods. Fruits and vegetables not only expand the palate by introducing new flavors and textures, they are also rich in vitamins that are essential for proper growth. I am very lucky, as both of my babies love their veggies. Xander seems to really love squash, broccoli, and spinach. Some babies don't like these flavors, but this aversion is usually temporary and can be remedied by simply mixing fruit in with the veggies. One surprisingly tasty concoction is spinach, pear, and apple! Baby will still be eating their veggies but their picky taste buds will be tamed with the sweetness of the fruit. Of course baby's tastes change frequently, so try feeding those veggies often. Even the pickiest of babies will come around eventually, even after expressing dislike for a particular flavor. This happened with my daughter Sophia. She absolutely detested most fruits for quite some time. Finally, much to my delight, she has decided that fruit isn't all that bad, after all! My advice to parents of stubborn eaters: Keep trying. Be persistent. Baby will come around, probably when you least expect it! Earth's Best line of Infant Puree Pouches give baby a unique blend of organic fruits and vegetables in a new resealable pouch. They are perfect for on the go! They are USDA organic certified and contain 25% or more of the Daily Value of Zinc, Vitamins A, C & E! They even come in great flavor combinations like Pumpkin Cranberry Apple and Pear Carrot Apricot. As always, Earth's Best products are made from high quality organic fruits and veggies, so you can rest assured that baby is getting only the best possible nutrition without fillers, chemicals, or preservatives. HOW TO CONNECT:
To learn more about Earth's Best Organic, please visit their website. You can also follow them on Facebook for great tips, product recommendations, and promotions! WIN IT: One very lucky follower will receive a great sampler of Earth's Best Infant Puree Pouches! Please use this handy Rafflecopter form to enter! This giveaway will be open to US residents 18+ until 12:01AM EST on 12/27/2011. Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced here, tweeted, shared on Facebook, and contacted via e-mail. The winners will have 48 hours to reply and claim their prize. If I receive no response, I will be forced to draw a new winner. ***Disclosure: As an Earth's Best Blogger, I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
39 Comments
Claire
12/12/2011 09:58:14 pm
I like the Yummy Tummy Instant Oatmeal: Apples & Cinnamon
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Amy W.
12/12/2011 10:32:06 pm
I like the Apple Blueberry Whole Grain Bars for kids.
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Amy W.
12/12/2011 10:34:47 pm
I entered the Kiki's Fashion giveaway. The extra info section was not showing up.
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12/13/2011 12:37:52 am
You have a cute family! Stopping by from the Alexa hop!!
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Carolyn H
12/13/2011 02:09:35 am
I learned that they also make baby bathtime products!
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Catie Russo
12/13/2011 02:40:47 am
I love that they have gift packs!
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Tawnya Sather
12/13/2011 05:06:45 am
We like the Smiley Snacks!
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amy v
12/13/2011 05:42:05 am
I'd love their bars for kids
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12/13/2011 07:30:29 am
Love those healthy food pouches! My 16-month-old always turned away from healthy baby foods, but seems to really like just sucking them out of the pouch!
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12/13/2011 01:37:24 pm
I love that my son can have a meal like we do on holidays!
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Tawnya Sather
12/14/2011 05:44:45 am
shared the giveaway
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Sherry S.
12/14/2011 02:16:03 pm
I learned that they also make baby bath time products.
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Renee Bruno
12/14/2011 11:43:09 pm
I like that it's organic and the convenience
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Tawnya Sather
12/15/2011 05:45:22 am
entered another giveaway
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Tawnya Sather
12/15/2011 05:46:20 am
shared on FB
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Tawnya Sather
12/16/2011 04:05:00 am
entered another giveaway
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Tawnya Sather
12/17/2011 01:03:04 am
entered another giveaway
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Cori Hill
12/19/2011 04:20:17 am
The pop snacks look like they would be great for my daughter. I am going to have to try those.
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Tawnya Sather
12/19/2011 04:50:28 am
entered another giveaway
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12/19/2011 07:08:52 am
I like that they have whole grain cereals. Way better than Gerber!!
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Gianna
12/19/2011 07:22:03 am
First Peas.
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Gianna
12/19/2011 07:22:22 am
I entered the SKINDINAVIA giveaway.
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Jessica S
12/19/2011 10:09:03 am
I learned about the Baby Boot Camp they support.
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Irene
12/20/2011 01:10:19 am
I like that they have pop snacks too
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Sharon M
12/20/2011 10:05:08 am
i love all the whole grain baby cereals!
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amy v
12/22/2011 05:48:10 am
entered eddie bauer giveaway
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Julie G
12/23/2011 01:19:24 am
I love their Whole Grain Bars - Pear Raspberry
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Nikole H.
12/23/2011 01:56:18 am
These were not around when we were feeding our daughter 'baby food'. While we made some of our own, we always made a point to have some store bought around as well, our favorite being the Earth's Best. These will be so handy with Baby #2 ... and I'm sure my daughter will enjoy them in the mean time :)
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Louis
12/24/2011 07:13:17 am
my kids love the Sesame Street Meals
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Louis
12/24/2011 07:17:02 am
shared
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Kim Johnson
12/24/2011 08:00:38 am
We like that the cereals are made with brown rice.
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Kim Johnson
12/24/2011 08:04:23 am
entered the
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Kristen Hebert
12/24/2011 11:32:15 am
I bet my son would LOVE the Elmo Mac 'n Cheese with Carrots & Broccol!
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Caryn S
12/25/2011 12:29:09 am
I like the Sesame Street Fruit & Yogurt Smoothies
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Brittany Gerber
12/25/2011 02:45:51 pm
I have a friend who is pregnant and has other small children and could use these. I would give them to her.
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Jennifer Isaacks
12/25/2011 11:04:38 pm
There are coupons on the Earths best site!
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