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Looking to transition your cutie from milk to baby food? Here’s the lowdown on Earth’s Best baby food and why it might be the best way to go!

EARTH’S BEST CEREALS | Many Healthy Options

Baby cereal can be a good source of iron and nutrients for little ones, especially for babies who might be running low on iron. Earth’s Best offers a nice variety of cereal types for infants and babies. Among the line of Earth’s Best Baby Cereals include whole grain rice, whole grain oatmeal, and whole grain multi-grain (oatmeal, spelt, and barley). All cereals offered by Earth’s Best are certified USDA Organic, Kosher, and non-GMO, some of the best certifications of any baby foods offered in the U.S.

Earth's Best Baby Food Review Cereal Options

Ingredients

There is a little controversy regarding the type of cereal to start a baby with. Other nutritious foods can benefit babies during this fun time in their little lives like bananas, avocados, pureed meat (also full of iron), and egg yolks. As far as cereals go, many parents are used to (and told to) start babies on a single grain cereal to ease digestion and minimize allergies. Earth’s Best offers a nice variety of cereals to choose from allowing you to pick what’s best for your baby. However, Earth’s Best does offer rice cereal, and although a common choice, rice cereal might not be the best for babies due to high levels of arsenic that occur in rice (organic and non-organic).

All ingredients are certified organic and don’t contain harmful chemicals or pesticides…

Other than the rice debate, Earth’s Best produces a fine line of baby cereals with clean ingredients and whole grains. All ingredients are certified organic and don’t contain harmful chemicals or pesticides and as well as no added salt, modified starches or refined sugars. The only added ingredients other than the actual grains (like oatmeal, rice, spelt, or barley) are other fortified vitamins like vitamin E and non-heme iron. For kiddos with gluten allergies, the only gluten-free cereal that Earth’s Best offers is rice cereal, as the oatmeal cereal “may contain traces of wheat” as stated on the ingredient list.

Earth's Best Baby Food Review Oatmeal Ingredients

Oatmeal is a great first cereal option!

Taste + Tolerance

Because of the high-quality ingredients, the taste of Earth’s Best Baby Cereals stands out above competitors. Babies literally gobble this cereal up, and for good reason! There aren’t any artificial tastes or textures with this line of cereals due to the pure ingredients. Some other competitors add nasty fillers and artificial ingredients to enhance the taste of baby cereals. To vary the taste for a couple of their cereals, Earth’s Best has a couple of fun options: Mixed Grain Cereal with Apple and Sweet Potato and the other is Oatmeal Cereal with Bananas.

Pure ingredients result in purely good flavor…

The nice thing about these fun flavors is that the only added ingredients are the actual fruits and veggies. And they actually TASTE like bananas (or apples and sweet potato) without any weird aftertaste that can be found in other brands of cereals. Pure ingredients result in purely good flavor, making a purely great experience for your baby. Good ingredients also make it easier on baby’s tummy. Additives and artificial ingredients can wreak havoc on their little digestive systems. Earth’s Best makes it a point to add pure ingredients to their cereals. Our little ones (and their sensitive tummies) will appreciate us for choosing pure and healthy ingredients for them.

Price

Due to the quality ingredients, Earth’s Best is a tad more expensive than other baby cereals on the market. But comparing organic cereal to non-organic is like comparing apples to oranges. To get a true picture of the pricing of Earth’s Best Baby Cereals to other organic cereals. The price is pretty competitive for an 8oz box but does run a little higher than other organic baby cereals. However, in this case, quality truly does pay off with top-notch ingredients and excellent taste.

…quality truly does pay off with top-notch ingredients and excellent taste.

PROS

  • No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives
  • USDA Organic, non-GMO, Kosher
  • Many options and easy availability

CONS

  • Higher price

BOTTOM LINE

Earth’s Best Baby Cereals are possibly the best quality baby cereal on the market. With completely organic ingredients, no genetically modified ingredients, certified kosher, and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, this brand stands out above most baby food companies. One issue is the fact that they still offer rice cereal because of the arsenic component, but some babies might not have any other options due to gluten allergies or other food sensitivities. The flavor of these cereals is outstanding and there’s not one parent we could find that says their baby didn’t like the taste.

The flavor of these cereals is outstanding and there’s not one parent we could find that says their baby didn’t like the taste. Also, because of the clean and pure ingredients, there weren’t any problems with upset tummies, nasty aftertaste, or other issues. Do note that the higher levels of iron in these cereals can cause constipation, so if this happens to your baby, just ease up a bit on the cereal. Overall, Earth’s Best did a great job in putting together a healthy and well-rounded batch of cereals for babies that are ready to take the leap to trying solid foods! Also, don’t forget that Earth’s Best makes an organic formula for older babies and toddlers.

EARTH’S BEST BABY FOOD JARS | Huge Flavor Variety

When babies have done well with whatever first “practice food” you decide to start them with (like cereal for example), then it’s time to move on to bigger and better things…enter, real food. Earth’s Best has a great line of pureed and mashed baby food that will help introduce a whole new world of flavor for your baby!

Ingredients

The ingredient list for Earth’s Best Baby Food Jars is quite simple. Whatever is on the label is what’s in the jar, AND it’s organic. There are also no genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) put into their baby food jars and all food is made with certified kosher ingredients. Many other competitors will add in fillers, sugar, salt, and artificial flavors or colors to make the food look and taste “better”. However, Earth’s Best strives to only include essential organic ingredients.

Whatever is on the label is what’s on the jar, AND it’s organic.

The only other ingredient you may find on some jars (most fruits, and some veggies) are ascorbic acid and citric acid (synthetic vitamin C). These two ingredients are used as natural preservatives to maintain freshness and color. However, some babies can be sensitive to these acids, and they may cause acid reflux if your baby has a sensitive tummy. Still, good luck finding jarred baby food that doesn’t use ascorbic or citric acids as natural preservatives, as it’s extremely common.

Earth's Best Baby Food Review Baby Food Jars Sweet Potato

Taste + Tolerance

Because there aren’t any added artificial flavors, sugar, or salt, your baby will be tasting and learning the true flavor of fruits or veggies that are in each jar. You’ll know if they truly don’t like carrots, and aren’t just reacting to a nasty aftertaste of some chemical or flavoring in the jar. That being said, it’s up to your little one to decide how each jar of baby food tastes and if it tickles their taste buds or not!

Because there aren’t any added artificial flavors, sugar, or salt, your baby will be tasting and learning the true flavor…

Another fun option that Earth’s Best offers are different stages for their baby food. Stage 1 is for 4-month-old babies that are first starting out and includes single ingredient foods like bananas or peas. Stage 2 is for 6-month-olds and includes more fun flavors and combinations like banana mango or turkey and rice. The last stage, Stage 3, is for 9 months and beyond and combines chunky textures, delicious flavors, and savory blends to really broaden your baby’s taste buds.

Earth's Best Baby Food Review Baby Food Different Flavors

A few Stage 2 baby food flavors

Tolerating Earth’s Best Baby Food won’t be that hard, either, due to the pure and safe ingredients. However, like mentioned above, if your baby has a very sensitive tummy, the ascorbic and citric acids that are added to some foods to preserve freshness can cause acid reflux at times. Other than that issue, there aren’t any other ingredients that would make it hard for baby to tolerate Earth’s Best Baby Food Jars.

Price

You’re always going to pay a little more for organic baby foods. If you’re looking to save money by making your own baby food, check out some of the best baby food makers. However, Earth’s Best does provide a reasonable price per jar, and their prices are even sometimes competitive with non-organic baby foods on the market. Another point to remember is that as the amount and flavor complexity of each jar increases, so will the price. In the end, you are paying a few cents more per jar for higher quality and safer ingredients.

PROS

  • No artificial flavors or colors
  • USDA Organic, non-GMO, Kosher
  • Many options and easy availability

CONS

  • Ascorbic and citric acid used as preservatives (can cause acid reflux)

BOTTOM LINE

All-in-all, Earth’s Best Baby Food Jars are a great option if you’re looking for the best organic baby food. Earth’s Best gives you the option to start your baby out on single ingredient jars (Stage 1) so they can get used to single flavors. When they’re ready for fun flavors and more texture, there are a nice variety of new options to choose from with Stage 2 and 3. All ingredients are organic, non-GMO, certified kosher, and don’t contain artificial colors or flavors.

All ingredients are organic, non-GMO, certified kosher, and don’t contain artificial colors or flavors. They won’t have any crazy aftertaste or textures, and you know your babe is getting the real thing. With Earth’s Best Baby Food Jars, you know your kiddos are getting some of the highest quality baby food around! If organic isn’t an option for you, there are still some other great baby foods on the market, too.

EARTH’S BEST BABY FOOD POUCHES | Great for On-The-Go

When your little one is ready for even more adventure than plain old baby food in a jar, then they’re ready for the coolest baby food invention of all time…baby food pouches. They’re cool, they’re fun, and they’re super convenient, and Earth’s Best has a whole line of them to introduce to your kiddos.

Ingredients

The ingredients in Earth’s Best Baby Food Pouches are very similar to their baby food jars with a few differences. All ingredients are certified USDA organic and certified kosher. The baby food pouches that have just fruits and vegetables are mostly labeled non-GMO, but some of the food pouches don’t have the non-GMO label. All ingredients are pureed without chunks or crazy textures. Just purely good ingredients for your cute little baby!

Earth's Best Baby Food Review Baby Food Pouches Different Flavors

Taste + Tolerance

Taste is where Earth’s Best Baby Food Pouches really stand out from the baby food jars. There are two different “categories” of food pouches offered by Earth’s Best. The first category, Stage 2, is for babies that are 6 months old and these involve more simple (but still fun) flavors. However, the Stage 3 baby food pouches are for kiddos 9 months or older, and involve some seriously fun flavors. The Stage 3 pouches are more styled after hearty meals and are sure to help your baby explore the great world of flavors!

One seriously nice thing about baby food pouches is the convenience factor. They’re easy to store in bags and have a resealable cap on the end in case picky eaters don’t want to finish their meal. It’s also shaped so little ones can easily hold and feed themselves. And for whatever reason, kids think it’s the coolest thing ever to eat food out of a pouch, so hey, whatever we can do to get our kiddos to eat healthier, right?

Earth's Best Baby Food Review Baby Food Pouches flavors

Savory Stage 3 flavors

Price

The Earth’s Best Baby Food Pouches are a little more expensive than the jars because of the complex flavor and the fancier packaging. However, you are getting your money’s worth from convenience and (for whatever reason!) kids seriously gobble these things up. They will suck them dry. In the end, it’s worth the extra cash to find any way to get kids to eat their healthy fruits and veggies. Just pull one out when your baby needs a veggie boost!

PROS

  • USDA organic, Kosher
  • Perfect for on-the-go
  • Easy for little ones to feed themselves

CONS

  • Easy to spill
  • Some not labeled with non-GMO stamp

BOTTOM LINE

Earth’s Best Baby Food Pouches really up the convenience factor when it comes to baby food. They offer delicious and fun flavors to tickle your baby’s taste buds and help them explore new flavors. Earth’s Best Food Pouches are USDA Organic and Kosher. You can almost always find a veggie snuck into each pouch disguised by other delicious flavors.

And let’s not forget that kids are in love with eating food out of a pouch. These little pouches are easy for them to hold and carry around, and have a re-sealable cap in case they don’t want to finish their meal. When baby is ready to explore more exciting flavors and start feeding themselves, Earth’s Best Baby Food Pouches are the way to go!