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Buddy Fruits: Fruit on the Go

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So you’ve likely seen several different types of squeezable baby foods hitting the shelves over the last few years. This dispenser method is a ridiculously HUGE hit with Darah. Yes, she is too old for “baby” food. But let me tell you, if there’s something that is really good for her (like it containing an entire serving of fruit, with no preservatives and no added sugar) and she jumps at the chance to eat it, I have NO problem feeding it to her!

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Buddy Fruits is one of those items. And actually, it isn’t baby food, per se. It’s meant for anyone and everyone who loves fruit and who needs a convenient way to get a serving in while going about their busy days.I’ve tasted their pure blended fruits and they are delicious! I would definitely eat one, myself. They are SO perfect for car trips or to have on hand when you are running errands. They are chock full of only good stuff…fruit!


They also carry pure fruit bites. These are crazy good. They are very sweet, but that sweetness is totally natural, since these don’t have anything other than concentrated fruit juices and a bit of pectin so that they will all stick together. The package has one complete serving of fruit! My only complaint is that the packages are quite small. They make a perfect snack for a youngster, but as an adult, I found myself wanting much more once I’d emptied the package. Perhaps I need to watch my portion control, but I would have easily eaten 2 pouches in one sitting.


Our experience with Buddy Fruits was very positive. These are items I will be purchasing again in the future to have on hand. Darah absolutely loves them and I love knowing that they are so good for her.


Buy it!: Buddy Fruits are available at many different stores all over the country (and they are priced REALLY well on Amazon!). The odds are quite good that you’ll be able to find them! Use their store locator to see where your nearest retailer is!


Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a display mix of Fruits and Pouches, just like what I received! The contest will run until June 18th at 11:59pm EST when a winner will be selected via Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.


Mandatory entry: Tell me your LEAST favorite fruit!


My answer: If a plum isn’t perfectly ripe, it’s always disappointing to me.


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Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Tasty Brand: Awesome Organic Snack Options for Kids

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Once again, I’ve got a great company that you definitely need to check out if you have a baby who is ready to start solids!

Tasty Brand is a delightful company that offers organic baby cereals and baby foods as well as cereal bars and snacks for your toddler, child, or even yourself! Everything that they make is organic, too!

One product I didn’t get to try but that I’d love to highlight is their frozen baby food. This is the only company I have seen, so far, that offers this, and I think it is amazing! I’m so glad to see these as an option for moms and dads, because sometimes you are too short on time to make your own food, and it is always good to have a little something stashed away in the freezer for those moments! Grandparents and other relatives or caregivers can also keep these tucked away in the freezer for when baby comes over for a visit.

tasty brand fruit snacks We tried two products in the Tasty Brand line, and love them both. First, we went for the organic fruit snacks. I was a little hesitant at first, worrying that Darah might choke on them. I had nothing to fear. Her little chompers went right to work on these! Also, they aren’t as chewy as most other fruit snacks out there, and dissolve in your mouth fairly quickly. I can also report from first hand knowledge that they are REALLY good.

Next, we went for the multi-grain baby cereal. Previously we used Earth’s Best, which offered very fine flakes. At least I always thought they were fine. And then I saw what Tasty Brand offered. You guys, this stuff looks like fish food! They are large flakes, but look more like snow than real food. It is the coolest thing! We keep baby cereals in our cabinet to help thicken up food for Darah. And you know what? I’d keep this stuff on hand to help thicken up our own food, too! Sometimes my soups are just too runny, and using Tasty Brand cereals is a great solution because you can add just a touch or a whole bunch, and the flavor is downright unnoticeable (this is a good thing, in this case).

tasty brand carrot cake Overall, I’m really impressed with the quality of food that Tasty Brand offers. I will definitely be purchasing their organic cereal bars in the future. What an awesome snack option. Darah eats a lot of cheerios and cheese, and these will bring some variety in, which I’m sure will make her happy!

Buy it!: Use the zip locator to find your nearest store carrying Tasty Brand, or purchase it on Amazon or Diapers.com. I think you’ll be really impressed with what you purchase!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you.