Celeb Chef Tyler Florence Launches Organic Baby Food

Courtesy of Sprout Baby Food

More parents than ever are scouring the aisles of their local supermarket in search of green baby food, and for good reason.

Because children weigh far less than adults, they are often at risk of higher exposure to the toxins found on non-organic produce.

That’s why celebrity chef and dad-of-three Tyler Florence — here pictured with son Hayden, who’s now 3 — decided to launch Sprout.

Designed for babies aged 6 months and older and 7 months and older, it’s a line of organic baby food made entirely from nature’s purest ingredients.

From Roasted Apples and Blueberries to Peach Rice Pudding, each yummy all-natural meal is free of preservatives, sugar, starches and fillers. Plus, they’re all packaged in a convenient BPA-free pouch that doubles as a feeding bowl — perfect for when you’re on-the-go.

For a list of local retailers, go to SproutBabyFood.com. Or you can order online at Amazon.com.

Courtesy of Sprout Baby Food

Comments

I’ve tried this out with my 9 month old and he LOVED it BUT I wasn’t to thrilled with the packaging. It seems like a good idea, put it in a ziploc type bag but it ends up being extremely messy. Food all up and down the spoon, all in the zip part of the bag and it was harder to get all of the food out, there was a lot of ‘left over’ so although he liked the food and I liked that it was organic I wouldn’t recommend this product because it was way to messy.

If they change to glass jars I’d start buying the food again

- TC on May 24th, 2010

I agree – the packaging is a great idea in theory, but is messy once opened. The food is fantastic, though! My son loves everything he’s tried. I also have tasted it and it’s much better than anything else out there.

- KC on May 24th, 2010

We have started using this food and my 9 month old son LOVES it! The packaging is a little annoying but worth it.

- SK on May 24th, 2010

We used this food from 6-12 months and my son loved it! I just cut the corner of the packet off with scissors and squeezed it into a bowl, and that was able to get all the food out of the packet.

- Gigi on May 24th, 2010

I think it’s interesting that the food is labeled for 6 months and older and 7 months and older? I’m curious because I’ve read that you shouldn’t give your baby food before age 6 months because their bodies aren’t mature enough to handle it. A lot of moms, however, give their babies cereal and baby food as young as 2-3 months hoping that it will make their baby sleep through the night and it’s always shocking to me. I waited 6 months to feed both of my kids their first bit of cereal and baby food. I wish they had this food on the market when my kids were babies, I would have bought them!

- Mary on May 24th, 2010

Mary – You are correct in your criticism of babies eating food earlier than 4 months because of the old wives’ tale around solids & sleep.

But, the new philosophy of solid introduction (not AAP wide, but generally accepted by most pediatricians – at least on the west coast) is introducing solids in very small doses to babies between 4 – 6 months is fine as long as your baby fits the readiness criteria.

It’s more than just a digestive system maturation issue. It’s also whether your baby has trunk control, muscle coordination and cognitive understanding. All these elements play out differently in different babies. Some babies are ready at 4.5 months, some babies not until 6.5 months.

One thing to consider though with introducing solids is that NEW research shows that babies introduced to certain foods end up having LESS correlation to allergy issues later in infancy and childhood.

- Mrs. R on May 24th, 2010

I liked the combination of foods that Sprout offered but I am disappointed with the price for only 3.5 ounces. Most jar foods offer 4 or more oz. for much less. I would consider paying a bit more for the quality but I have 10 month old twins who easily eat at least 4 oz.

- LKR on May 24th, 2010

Mrs. R, can you please cite your research? I’m not trying to say you’re wrong (I know it can come off like that in typing, so just trying to clear that up from the get go!), but I always like to see citations because some of the new research I’ve come across was pretty shoddy (like saying correlation is the same as causation) and given the history of celiac in my family, I would love to see research that discusses the 4 month issue. I’m on the West Coast and my pediatrician still insists on waiting till 6 months (and until 12 months for gluten products for us, because the intestines aren’t fully developed until that point and the research she showed me says it’s better to wait to introduce known issues until they are). In fact, most of the medical professionals here that I know advise waiting until 6 months. So, if you have citations please post them. Thanks!

- MZ on May 24th, 2010

DD loves these foods! Some of the ones she gags on more than others (texture is very thick) eventhough she is almost 15 months old. The packaging could be improved but overall, she enjoys it

- Tiffany on May 24th, 2010