"They're easy, shelf-stable, and not messy," she says. "Some pouches have a decent amount of vitamins A and C. I'd definitely prefer them over a chocolate chip granola bar."
Alas, there's always a but, and hers is this: The nutrition profile just isn't as good as the real thing. Pouches tend to be lower in fiber, and most lack protein or fat - essential nutrients to help your little one grow (not to mention stay full). And the sugar content can be sneaky, as some have added sugars or fruit juice concentrate.
One thing not to stress about, though? After last year's recall of some baby food pouches for lead and other heavy metals(!), parents are naturally concerned about what's in their kids' pouches. It's totally fine to reach for organic ones.
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