Thanks to the Beaba Babycook, I made about 95% of Darah’s baby food, and I plan to do the same thing with baby #2. There were times, however, when homemade food was just not as convenient (such as long car trips or overnight stays somewhere). That’s when I discovered all these fabulous squeeze pouch foods that various companies offer. Do you know what I’m talking about? They are plastic pouches that the baby/toddler just sucks the food right out of, like a Capri-Sun!
Darah LOVED these products. In fact, she still loves these products, and I have found them to be one of the very best ways to sneak in some veggies without any complaint from her. If it is in a squeeze pouch, my child wants desperately to eat it. NOW.
But here’s the thing: those pouches are pricey! I’ve noticed that the organic options easily cost $1.50 each or more. Given the fact that Darah completely empties one in about 30 seconds and then says, “More, please!” that’s a treat I simply cannot afford to indulge her in often.
DIY Baby Food Pouches
Fortunately, Beaba has come up with a reusable squeeze pouch for you to put your homemade concoctions in! Hooray! It’s called the Beaba Babypote, and we are absolutely loving it around here. I predict that I will need to buy another one for baby sister, because I don’t see Darah losing interest in having these pureed treats anytime soon.
The Babypote has saved me a lot of money and given me the opportunity to try out some great puree recipes that incorporate fruits and veggies and that Darah happily slurps down! It’s even brought back applesauce into Darah’s diet. She used to love applesauce with a passion, but then just sort of got over it and didn’t want it any more. All it took was a change in the presentation method and she’s into it again! That’s good, too, because I had purchased 3 large containers of applesauce just before she decided she didn’t like it anymore!
Buy it!: The Beaba Babypote is available for $14.95 (TOTALLY worth it!) and you can find a list of retailers who carry it here, or you can just snag it on Amazon for $11.95!
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shayna says
I found this website by googling this product and now I am in love with this place 🙂 my son loves these and I was looking for a way to make something to do them myself but this is amazing!
Gianna says
Pears.
Lisa L says
I’d use this for strawberries & bananas
Erica Moriarty says
My daughter loves applesauce in the squeezable pouches but they are so expensive. This would be a great solution.
Rikki-Dee says
Applesauce
Debbie Hogue says
My granddaughter’s favorite, bananas!
Vanessa says
Peaches, my 7 month old loves them!
Sabrina Mann says
Hmmm, fruits, veggies, snacks that vary to my childs likes and what it needs. It would be a nice thing to have while going to the park. Cant wait for summer picnics 😀
christine jessamine says
pear puree!!!
dawn says
Peaches would be first.
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Tanya Bright says
applesuce
Melanie Montgomery says
applesauce
paige jagan says
Banana Yogurt!
Breanne says
Pears
Laurie Emerson says
Either pears or apricots as these are his favorite.
Stephanie Belmarez says
apple
Heather Brooks says
My LO loves beet, apple and sweet potato purée!
Kelly Falcone says
I will put fresh peaches in first
Sara says
This is brilliant! Something fruity with some green veggies snuck in!
Alisha L. says
Sweet Potatoes!
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tamar says
Probably sweet potatoes and bananas 🙂
Very cool device.
Shanlyn says
I would try one of my smoothie concoctions first. Strawberries, banana and kale.
Michelle P. says
I’m torn between applesauce and carrots. This is a really cool product!
Devon says
I will make spinach mango and pear combo. Just like from happttot!! Love this giveaway
Kathlyne says
Berries!
Amy McFarlane says
I would probably put applesauce or bananas in it 🙂
Angela Hartness says
Bananas!
trista says
veggies! – purred carrots 🙂
Jessica Hays says
Applesauce!
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tory mercer says
avocados and apples 😀
Vera P. says
applesauce
Nancy says
It’s applesauce for us!
Rena (An Ordinary Housewife) says
Applesauce, just to get her used to it.
Connie Gruning says
I love this!! I would first try cereal.
Kristie D. says
I think I would put yogurt in it. Yum! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
kelly says
applesauce
Amy Wels says
Berries
Patti Hess says
Banana and Strawberry Puree’
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The Knapps says
Applesauce 🙂
Joye says
applesauce blended with other fruit purees. What a clever idea – I wonder what it’s like to clean?
Kimberly says
What a good idea! I think this would be best for a sweet treat, like applesauce or bananas.
Leah Baird says
Apple Sauce
Ani G W says
applesauce!
Deborah says
applesauce or sweet potatoes!
sandie parsons says
I would make applesauce or pears first
Dana says
I’d use these for my son with lots of allergies so we have something he can eat when out and about. Fruits, veggies and whatever else. I may need some for sisters too for school lunches!
Ahayden says
Well LO isn’t here yet, but probably a fruit combo like bananas and apples!
fancygrlnancy (Nancy partin) says
applesauce
ColleenMarie82 says
My 3 year old loves those pouches! I think I would put avocados or yogurt in there first.
Tamra says
Applesauce! Good idea 🙂
susan varney says
banana peaches and pears
Emily says
Hmmm probably some sort of fruit (pears, peaches, applesauce, ect). For some odd reason my little guy LOVES veggies but doesn’t care much for fruit.
Kristina Nunez says
Applesauce or bananas
Jessica @ Coffee and a Cookie says
Probably applesauce for Addy. She is addicted to the applesauce pouches and would eat them for every meal if I let her!
Emillie says
Applesauce.
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Amber Reddell says
peas or pear would be nice.
Amber Reddell says
I would try some peas or pear.
Aracely says
I will be trying out apple and a veggie, as my baby boy is growing up and has recently started solids. Great for running around on errands
Melanie says
Sweet potatoes and apples are a great combo!
Melanie says
I would puree some pears. They are my son’s favorite!
Melanie says
This is awesome! I look forward to using fresh fruits and veggies from our garden.
Melanie says
This would be great to use on our first vacation of the year in May!
Melanie says
This is a great idea! I love making my own food for my son and like you said the squeeze pouches at the store are expensive, look forward to using these in the future!
Amber S says
This would be such a great way to travel with homemade food!
Lori younger says
This is great! I would purée some fruit and veggie combo from our local farmers market!
Alana says
Time to take my favorite purees on the go! Apples, pears, sweet potatoes, peas and squash (not all together of course).
Hepzaba says
Apple sauce – perfect for both kids who are no longer babies! (2 & 4)
angela says
Going to be making peach, banana, and applesauce!! Yum!
Nicole says
My daughter loves pears (she’ll eat anything though) so that’s what I’d put in it first!
Erica says
I think I would make a peach applesauce since thats what my little one loves most!
Amanda says
At what age did people start using this? My daughter is 8months and eats two solids meals a day and LOVES to eat. We are working on a sippy cup and I think this would be great for her too – allow a little eating independence?
angela says
I would put all sorts of stuff in there.
Michelle says
I think this would be perfect for fresh fruit and veggie smoothies… just puree the foods up with frozen banana!
Rachel P. says
I would put mashed sweet potato and ginger in it. Her fav!
Rachel P. says
My little miss would love this. She wont let me feed her purees anymore she wants to feed herself!
Asha says
Soy yoghurt
Asha says
Soy yoghurt!
Lindsey G. says
Oh my… I NEED THIS! Definitely fruit & veggie purees! I’d love to be able to offer this to Soph when we’re out and about!
Kristi says
I would make butternut squash. I rely on the squeeze pouch to get veggies into my duaghter so this is great.
Shanda S. says
Hmm… bananas and pears!
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Sammi says
applesauce (I’m a beginner, it sounds easy)
Maria Kiguthi says
I think a blend of favorite fruits, like strawberries and bananas.
randi says
apples & sweet potatoes or squash.
Sunnie says
I think maybe squash or bananas
Vickie Couturier says
Bananas an applesauce are the easiest to make so that first for me
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renee says
Probably bananas or applesauce.
Meaghan McDermott says
spinach and pear!
Jessica says
I would try a apple/pear blend
hannah says
avocados !!
Lindsay says
Kale + apples + sweet potato, my little guy’s favorite!
christine kangas says
some sort of fruit/veggie smoothie. We do Baby-led weaning, but we like having the pouches for when we’re on the road or for a snack in between meals (hence the smoothies!)
Katrina says
bananas, my baby’s fav
Melissa "S.O.S. Mom" Campeau says
what a genious idea!!! Love it!!! 🙂