Babies have different developmental milestones. Some babies are able to start eating solid foods as early as four months and others after six months. Typically, this can commence when your baby has doubled his/her birth weight, can sit up alone, opens his/her mouth when you are eating, and does not spit out food.

Pediatricians largely recommend iron fortified single grain rice cereal since it is easily digestible and gluten free. It is thus less likely to cause an allergic reaction and can easily be mixed with breast milk to a thin consistency that meets baby's need. Gluten free foods such as pureed organic carrot, pureed organic potatoes, pureed organic parsnip, pureed organic apples, pureed organic pears and pureed organic banana makes excellent first food choices. Whatever first food you choose to start your child on, remember to mix it with your baby's regular milk or boiled water to a watered-down creamy texture. This would facilitate easy sucking of the food on the spoon by the baby.

Yummy Spoonfuls^TM Baby Food is 100 % USDA Certified Organic, the fact that our babies eat very little portions and their bodies are in a state of growth and development, they need a constant supply of highly nutritional building blocks not only free of chemicals but equally high in protein, essential fats, complex carbohydrates, and a full complement of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, which are all necessary to support healthy growth. A pure organic diet can be more beneficial during the first few months of life than at any other time but most IMPORTANTLY it is imperative we provide the freshest meals ever. Babies have immature systems and need the very purest and safest foods. Yummy Spoonfuls^TM Baby Food PROVIDES JUST THAT. Every bit of Yummy Spoonfuls^TM counts. As the child obesity rate in the United States continues to surge out of control, Yummy Spoonfuls^TM hopes that today's parents will start their children's lives with healthy, natural foods vs. fat, calorie and sugar-filled processed foods. Compare our products with the rest and you will be pleasantly surprise. JUST BECAUSE FOOD IS CONVINIENT DOESN'T MEAN IT SHOULD TASTE POOR OR BE LESS THAN 100% NUTRITIOUS. Yummy Spoonfuls^TM was ranked best organic baby food in the nation out of all 12 leading competitors-

The global scientific community has constantly acknowledged the negative and at times long lasting effects of small doses of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals on people, especially during the early stages of development as a fetus and during infancy. Contributing to the fact that babies consume more pound-for-pound of body weight as compared to adults. At Yummy Spoonfuls^TM we believe organic is the healthier choice towards the right direction.

Yummy Spoonfuls^TM currently offers 3 product lines

Creamy Yummy (Stage 1) - Designed for babies that are 6 - 9 months, the consistency of Creamy Yummy products is soft in texture, and gentle on babies' immature digestive systems. Creamy product offerings include peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, papaya, broccoli, pears and much, much more!

Mushy Yummy (Stage 2) - Products in the Mushy group are for infants 9 - 12 months. Mushy Yummy products offer a more eclectic pairing of foods for the baby's developing palate. The choices include diverse and delicious combinations of food like potato and broccoli, carrot and parsnip, sweet potato and broccoli, and blueberry and millet cereal, just to name a few.

Chunky Yummy (Stage 3) - Chunky products are for children 12 months and above, and provide tasty, nutritious and balanced meals that your toddler will absolutely love! With exciting choices like lentil and carrot porridge and a mouth-watering rice medley, Chunky Yummy products feature foods even adults will enjoy!

Yummy Spoonfuls^TM baby food is flash-frozen to lock in every available drop of nature's goodness. Though there are many other acceptable ways of preserving food we like the freezing method because we don't need to over process the food before bringing it to the stores and thus to you.

You are welcome to use water, make sure you boil and cool the water before adding it to baby's food. You can also thin it out with breast milk/formula

Every Yummy Spoonfuls^TM recipe have been carefully put together and approved by a Registered & Licensed Pediatric nutritionist to ensure they are appropriate for the age group. In some cultures for examples grains like quinoa, millet and amaranth are a staple baby food due to their extremely high nutritional value and are less allergenic. Some cultures uses ginger to soothe sore tummies while others uses it to help increase appetite Trust us, we have a good reason to offer what we offer.

Yummy Spoonfuls^TM is produced without artificial additives or processing chemicals. Our products are bright simple because they are minimally processed, thus reason why our products are perishable and don't have the 2 year shelve life like the other commercial baby foods. Cooked peas should look like un-cook peas don't you think?

Our babies' kidneys are not mature enough to process extra salt. We don't add sugar to our meals simple because our babies don't need it. Sugar is one of those 'empty nothings' that sets a precedent for a host of future health issues.. Research shows that eating patterns are developed from the very first spoonfuls that is why ours is Yummy without the added junk to help our kids develop a taste for clean healthy wholesome meals.

Our cups are BPA FREE (Bisphenol A), BHT FREE (Butylated Hydroxtolune)

BHA FREE (Butylated Hydroxynisole), Phthalate FREE

Here at Yummy Spoonfuls^TM we know you want the very best for your babies that is why we use only that which is healthy for the baby and will do no harm. From our 100% USDA certified ingredients to cups that are free of harmful toxin- Babies are our # priority.

BPA (Bisphenol A) is used in hard, clear plastic like those used in baby bottles to increase durability. Bisphenol-A and Phthalates have been shown to disrupt reproductive functions and cause other health and developmental problems.

Personally as a mum who makes her own compost for our garden, the goal was to use only 100% biodegradable containers for our wholesome goodies. As we all know technology is not moving at the same pace like the rest of the ECO friendly world .We did not want to use glass just for the fear that there might be a splinter occurrence during shipment etc. Our best option was recyclable plastic Even though we use the finest quality of microwavable-safe and recyclable and re-usable plastic rest assured that we are constantly on the look out for a much better option.

Our cups are made using the highest quality polypropylene and are deemed "microwave-safe"* by the FDA, USDA and the manufacturer.

As a mother I personally don't heat anything in plastic even though Yummy Spoonfuls^TM cups are microwavable safe. Yummy Spoonfuls^TM is very easy to pop out into a glass or ceramic bowl if you choose not to microwave in our tubs.

Yes you can- here is what one of our clients had to say 'The simplicity of the product allows for a great degree of creativity in food combinations. I am very pleased with this product and I wish it would have been around for my other children.'
Maggie Tremols Hickory, NC

With Yummy Spoonfuls^TM what you see is what you get. Every single ingredient is listed on the label, if it is not on the label then rest assured it is not in the food. We have products like our famous papaya or mango that has nothing else added to it, not even water.

Our goal is to provide some of the most nutritious meals to you and your family, though most of our meals are barely cooked to maximize nutrients; our banana, blueberries, papaya and mango are served raw thus comes packed full of enzymes.

There is really no rush during the first few weeks of weaning. It is all about introducing your baby to a completely new concept of feeding (eating from a spoon) and not the quantity consumed. Until this point, food to your baby had always been a continuous flow. Your baby also starts experiencing new tastes and textures of foods other than milk. Remember though, that baby's milk is still the main source nutrients at this stage.

With my child I tried a couple of different meal times and after some frustrations on both our parts we finally got into our rhythm. Lunch time was what worked for us. By lunch time, my baby would have had about three feedings already and was consequently not too hungry or too full. Take it slowly and will find a time that works well for you and your baby that will have you both at your best.

Always apply the five day rule when introducing new foods (introduce 1 food item for 5 days before giving baby the next item). This will ensure that allergies and food sensitivities can easily be traced. As a rule, only combine food items that your baby already tolerates well or add a new food to one that allergic reactions and other sensitivities have been ruled out. In the event that there is a reaction, it makes it easy to tell where the problem is coming from.

You should still nurse your baby on demand; the guideline is about 26 oz to 40 oz from 4 till 7 months, and about 26 oz to 32 oz from 7 till 9 months.

At age 1 your baby is ready to eat the same foods as the rest of the family without all of the added junk i.e., salt, sugar, honey, sweeteners, etc. Depending on your child's history, your pediatrician might ask you to put off certain foods or have others introduced with caution.

Nuts, candies, grapes, jelly beans, raw vegetables, popcorn, hotdogs are just a few. Be aware of the size of the piece of food you offer your baby.

It is so vitally important if you or your spouse have a family history of allergies to work with your child's pediatrician. This might help avert some misdiagnosis that might easily be allergy related. The good news is that most children usually outgrow their allergies as early as age 1. We often overlook the fact that when nursing, all that we eat directly affects our child.

When my baby was about 4 months old, I went out with my girlfriend to an ice-cream parlor to celebrate motherhood, had a large bowl of ice cream with some caramel that was just to die for, and little did I know that my baby had a cow's milk protein allergy. I nursed him later that evening and he got sick; luckily enough our pediatrician was able to trace it back to me, and recommended that I no longer consume cow's milk.

Common allergy triggers:

• Cow's milk
• Peanuts
• Egg whites
• Wheat
• Seafood

There are common allergy symptoms like running nose, vomiting, itching, swelling etc, but there is also an often overlooked indicator that parents are not usually looking for such as a tiny streak of blood in baby's stool.

In 1998, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that frozen fruits and vegetables provide the same essential nutrients and health benefits as fresh. It's no wonder. The freezing process doesn't dilute the food, it locks in nutrients and flavors without the use of any preservatives. It definitely beats jarred and canned foods which may include added sodium, preservatives etc

• 100% USDA certified organic
  
• Superior taste and freshness
  
• Convenience- Yummy Spoonfuls^TM is the closest to freshly homemade food parents can feed their babies without having to make it themselves.
  
• Simplicity of all Creamy Yummy (stage 1) afford parents to mix and match flavors
  
• No natural or artificial preservatives use

"Certified Organic" means the item has been grown according to strict uniform standards (free from synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, ripening agents and fungicides for a minimum of three years) that are verified by independent state or private organizations. Certification includes inspections of farm fields and processing facilities, detailed record keeping, and periodic testing of soil and water to ensure that growers and handlers are meeting the standards which have been set. Yummy Spoonfuls^TM is certified organic by Georgia Crop Improvement Association Organic Certification program (GCIAOCP)

Simply put, genetic engineering is the process of taking genes from one strain of plant, animal or virus and inserting them into another, with the goal of reproducing characteristics of the original species in the receiving species

• Unpredictable health effects, such as food allergies brought about by the introduction of new genes to any organism or plant.
  
• Freshness may be an illusion with genetically engineered foods; they will look good but may have diminished nutritional value.
  
• Genetically engineered foods may carry antibiotic resistant genes, which could reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics when taken with those foods, and also aggravate the problem of antibiotic resistant organisms.
  
• Strict vegetarian diets may be compromised since unknown animal genes may be inserted into fruits and vegetables.
  
• Damage to the environment - since new genetic information could cross into other related life forms causing imbalances in the ecosystem.