Rethinking Baby Food Pouches

The New York Times – Rachel Cernansky

Pouches of puréed baby food can seem like a godsend to busy parents, but some experts say that babies and toddlers who use them too much can miss out on the developmental skills that will contribute to healthy eating habits. The popular pouches, introduced about a decade ago, now account for 25 percent of baby food sales in the United States, according to Nielsen’s Total Food View. (more)