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When and How to Introduce Meat to Babies
When and How to Introduce Meat to Babies
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice; see our full disclaimer for more information.   PSA: Babies don’t need teeth to eat meat! It’s... Read more...
First Meats Made Easy: New Organic Meat and Legumes Pouches for Babies
First Meats Made Easy: New Organic Meat and Legumes Pouches for Babies
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice; see our full disclaimer for more information.   Once Upon a Farm’s new organic meat baby food... Read more...
The First 5: Meet the Once Upon a Farm Flavors That Started It All
The First 5: Meet the Once Upon a Farm Flavors That Started It All
  Once upon a time, Cassandra Curtis spent hours developing recipes for her 6-month-old daughter in their kitchen. Somewhere between the washing, peeling, chopping, blending, and clean-up, she had a... Read more...
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What's in Season: Our Favorite Winter Produce
  As the winter chill sets in, it's the perfect time to introduce your little ones to a variety of seasonal flavors. Whether you have a baby just starting on... Read more...
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Common New Parent Concerns + How to Approach Them
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice; see our full disclaimer for more information.   Being a new parent can be as exhilarating as... Read more...
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PSA: There’s No Right Way to Feed Your Kids
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice; see our full disclaimer for more information.   From day one, we make choices regarding how to... Read more...
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Parent’s Intuition: When to Trust Your Gut
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or concerns, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. As a parent, you... Read more...
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How To Teach Your Baby to Eat from a Pouch
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or concerns, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. For parents of young... Read more...
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Can Babies Have Salt?
This article was written by Gaby Thompson MS, RDN, LDN. Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or questions, please... Read more...
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Understanding Tart/Sour Taste Preferences
  When introducing new foods to our little ones, the faces they make at the discovery of a new taste often inspire iconic photos and videos. Watching our kids respond... Read more...
baby being spoon-fed mashed beans
How to Introduce Beans to Your Baby
  Beans are a versatile, protein-packed food that can be a nutritious addition to your baby's diet starting around 6 months of age. Luckily enough, our ready-to-cook frozen Meal Starters... Read more...
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What Is Vitamin C, and Why Do Babies and Kids Need It?
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or questions, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. When it comes to... Read more...
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What to Do If Your Baby Doesn't Like a New Food
  Introducing new foods to your baby is an exciting milestone, but it doesn't always go smoothly. If your little one turns up their nose at a new food, don't... Read more...
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Zucchini for Babies: Nutrition and Meal Ideas
  When it comes to the ABCs of fruits and veggies, zucchini comes last. However, it’s one of the first solids you can introduce to your little one—and for good... Read more...
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4 Ways to Help Babies Develop Their Pincer Grasp
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or questions, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. While most of the... Read more...
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Q&A With Pediatrician Dr. Joana Fraser: Introducing Allergens
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or questions, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. If you believe your... Read more...
two toddlers, one holding a bag of coconut melts and the other holding a canister of puffs
The Benefits of Yogurt Melts, Puffs, and Other Baby and Toddler Snacks
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Please refer to your child’s healthcare provider with any specific recommendations or concerns. Be sure that your... Read more...
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How to Identify and Prevent Choking Hazards for Babies and Children
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Please refer to your child’s healthcare provider with any specific recommendations or concerns. Food suggestions are not... Read more...
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Pineapple for Babies: Nutrition and Meal Ideas
  Picture yourself on a tropical vacation. You’re eating a bowl of the freshest, most delicious, juiciest fruit you’ve ever tried in your life. What’s in that bowl? We’re willing... Read more...
toddler eating Once Upon a Farm Baby Oatmeal Blend pouch
Baby and Toddler Food Milestones
  As a new parent, almost as soon as your baby is born, you start to think about their future and all the milestones they will one day reach, including... Read more...
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Bananas for Babies: Nutrition and Meal Ideas
  Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse, a mainstay in fruit baskets everywhere, and a great food for starting your baby on solids.  Benefits of Bananas Bananas are grown from a... Read more...
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Broccoli for Babies: Nutrition and Meal Ideas
  Broccoli is a green machine, a hearty and nutritious veggie that—while it may take some convincing—can be a great starting solid (and go-to veg) for your little one.  Benefits... Read more...
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Introducing New Food Textures to Babies: How, When, and Why
Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific nutrition recommendations, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. Always supervise your child while... Read more...
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9 of the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods for Kids
  As busy parents, we’re always looking for easy, healthy snacks and meals for our little ones with foods that pack a big punch of nutrient density. So, what are... Read more...
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9 Things All Parents Should Know About Starting Solids
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific nutrition recommendations, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. So, your little one... Read more...
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What Vitamins and Minerals Do Kids Need?
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific nutrition recommendations, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. As parents, we want... Read more...
baby reaching for food that mom is holding, while he's sitting in a high chair
Responsive Feeding: What Is It, How It Works, and Expert Tips
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or concerns, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. When it comes... Read more...
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When Can Babies Have Cow's Milk?
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or concerns, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. Milk does the... Read more...
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How to Transition From Breast Milk or Formula to Solids
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific nutrition recommendations, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider.   Starting solids is... Read more...
close up of a baby reaching for steamed broccoli on a high chair tray
100 Foods Before 1: Printable Checklist and Guide
  Starting solids is a big developmental milestone, for babies and parents alike. It can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help with guidance on the what, how, and why... Read more...
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What Is Sorghum Flour & Why We Chose It for Our Fruit & Veggie Puffs
  Just when you think you know all the flour: wheat flour, coconut flour, almond flour, even semolina flour—you see sorghum flour on a grocery shelf, start reading about it,... Read more...
Introducing Our Baby and Toddler Pantry Snacks
Introducing Our Baby and Toddler Pantry Snacks
  Clear out your snack drawer—we’ve got big news: Once Upon a Farm has entered the baby and toddler pantry snacks scene. With the launch of our Fruit & Veggie... Read more...
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Do Babies Get Bored With Baby Food and Need Variety?
  As babies begin to eat solid foods, it’s only natural for parents to wonder, will my baby get bored of eating the same purées over and over? When is... Read more...
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What Sets Once Upon a Farm Apart From Other Baby Food Brands?
  Did you know that Once Upon a Farm was the first cold-pressure protected baby food brand? Beyond being the first—which is something we’re very proud of—our brand stands apart... Read more...
Once Upon a Farm Baby Fruit & Veggie Blend purée pouch, surrounded by fresh fruits and veggies
How Purées Can Complement Baby-Led Weaning
  As with so many parenting milestones, there are many paths to take when introducing solids. From purées to baby-led weaning, and a combination approach, we’ll take you through the... Read more...
baby hands and a piece of fruit on a high chair tray
10 Finger-Friendly Foods for Babies
  When it comes to self-feeding, finger foods are a great option and an important milestone. They encourage the development of motor skills and independence, as well as introduce kids... Read more...
Once Upon a Farm Sweet Potato, Mango & Coconut Milk Plant-Rich Meal on a blue plate with a yellow fork
The Infant Nutritionist Shares Her Top Tips & Tricks For Serving Your Baby Our Plant-Rich Meals
  As babies and toddlers slowly expand their palates, introducing new flavors and textures takes patience. That’s where our Plant-Rich Meals come in. These freshly frozen meals are ready to... Read more...
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Food Regression 101: What to Do When Your Child Stops Liking Foods They Used to Eat
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific nutrition recommendations, please refer to your child’s healthcare provider. Food regression, or the... Read more...
mom and baby on a plane, both looking out the window
10 Tips for Traveling With Kids and Babies
  Traveling with the fam is a lot. You plan, you pack, you go, go, go—then, you keep going. To (hopefully) give you a well-deserved break, we’ve made a list... Read more...
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How to Avoid Heavy Metals in Baby Food: 9 Q&As With Jackie Bowen of Clean Label Project
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific recommendations or questions, please refer to your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider. Heavy... Read more...
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Our Commitment to Creating Safe Baby Food
Written by Cassandra Curtis — Mom of 3, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Once Upon a Farm Like every mom, I want to make sure my children are always... Read more...
hand reaching for a Once Upon a Farm frozen Plant-Rich Meal. 3 meals are lined up on the counter
Intro to Once Upon a Farm Baby Finger Foods
  Introducing your baby to solid foods is a monumental moment in their early development. It’s a time filled with curiosity, anticipation, and a desire to nurture your little one’s... Read more...
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Pediatrician Dr. Playforth Talks Baby Teething & Home Remedies
  Note: This blog is not medical advice and is for informational purposes only. For any specific teething recommendations or questions, please refer to your child’s pediatrician or healthcare provider.... Read more...
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7 Baby- and Kid-Friendly Ways to Serve Apples
  An apple a day does quite a lot, they say—so let’s unpeel that. What makes apples such a great go-to snack, and how can we incorporate them into our... Read more...
baby in highchair, holding a package of Once Upon a Farm frozen baby food, with the cooked meal on her plate
Self-Feeding FAQs: When Should Babies Start to Feed Themselves & How to Introduce Utensils
  Feeding your baby comes with lots of questions—and quite a bit of mess. It’s the same story with self-feeding, although maybe with more mess! When do you start? How... Read more...
3 Once Upon a Farm baby food pouches on a green background, next to fresh fruits and veggies
5 Creative Ways to Make the Most of Our Baby Food Pouches
  Designed for little explorers discovering different tastes and textures, our baby food pouches offer more than just a portable snack. While they're perfect for on-the-go munching, we're excited to... Read more...
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What's in Season: Our Favorite Fall Produce
  As the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to embrace fall produce and introduce your little ones to new flavors. Whether you... Read more...
baby in high chair being spoon-fed baby food purée
Starting Solids Checklist: Everything You’ll Need, From High Chair to Dishware
  You’re ready to start solids—well, your baby is. So, what exactly do you need to support them? We compiled a list of everything to help start your little one... Read more...
illustrations of sweet potatoes on an orange background
Sweet Potatoes for Babies: Nutrition & Meal Ideas
  Sweet potatoes are a fan-favorite veggie for all ages and often a go-to for a baby’s first solids. Let’s dive into what makes this superstar starch so good—both in... Read more...
Once Upon a Farm subscription box, with various Once Upon a Farm pouches and fresh fruits and veggies next to it
8 Benefits of a Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Subscription Box
  When you find a food your little one loves, it feels like a big win. Couple that with a brand you trust, and it’s like a match made in... Read more...