Parenting
Discover The Most Transparent Baby Food Available
As new parents, our top priority is ensuring the best for our babies—particularly regarding their nutrition. When beginning the journey into solid foods and exploring baby food choices in the U.S., you might be feeling disheartened by the options available. With alarming reports highlighting the presence of heavy metals, pesticides, and other detrimental substances, it’s no wonder parents are wary of the safety of baby food products. A recent survey conducted by Little Spoon involving 2,000 parents revealed that just 9 percent of them have confidence in baby food brands, while a staggering 95 percent feel that the U.S. should elevate its safety standards. Clearly, it’s time for a brand to truly prioritize the health of our little ones.
Introducing Little Spoon’s groundbreaking initiative: “Little Spoon, Big Change,” designed to transform the baby food landscape. For years, we have been impressed by Little Spoon’s use of fresh, organic ingredients and their dedication to providing high-quality food for babies and children. However, with this new initiative, they are stepping up by establishing a gold standard for safety and transparency in the U.S. baby food industry. This is not merely an enhancement—it represents a significant overhaul aimed at addressing paramount parental concerns regarding the contents of baby food. Little Spoon is courageously taking the lead to improve food safety, marking a pivotal shift in how we think about nourishing our children going forward.
What makes Little Spoon unique among baby food brands?
If you’re not yet familiar with Little Spoon, let’s catch you up. The brand emerged from an understanding that modern parents face distinct challenges. As they state, “We knew today’s parents were fundamentally different from generations past—equal parts more time-strapped and food-knowledgeable than ever.” Keeping this in mind, Little Spoon aspired to create baby food that strikes a balance between quality and convenience. They’ve successfully met this goal by offering high-quality, easy-to-use products for babies and growing kids that align with the expectations of contemporary parents.
With their “Little Spoon, Big Change” initiative, the brand is elevating the standards for transparency and safety in the baby food sector. Notably, Little Spoon is the first baby food company in the U.S. to adhere to the stringent safety regulations set forth by the European Union (EU)—considered the gold standard in food safety. This commitment means that Little Spoon has implemented limits on over 500 toxins and contaminants, including heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, specifically for their Babyblends. The level of transparency and dedication here is unrivaled in the baby food industry, providing parents with the reassurance they have long sought.
Little Spoon’s updated testing protocols
Little Spoon distinguishes itself from competitors not just by talking about transparency but by actively embodying it through robust testing protocols, setting new industry standards. By adhering to stricter EU guidelines—unmatched by any other U.S. baby food brand— they rigorously test their products for the following heavy metal limits:
- Lead: 20 ppb (parts per billion)
- Arsenic: 20 ppb
- Cadmium: 40 ppb
- Mercury: 10 ppb (even though the EU does not impose a specific threshold)
For context, “parts per billion” can be likened to a single drop of water in a 10,000-gallon swimming pool. Their testing also encompasses pesticides and substances like glyphosate, prevalent in herbicides. Little Spoon uses only certified organic fruits and vegetables, ensuring no synthetic pesticides, and they seek to detect no pesticides or glyphosate, with current lab detection limits set at 50 ppb and 100 ppb respectively. Notably rare in food safety practices, Little Spoon additionally tests for BPA and BPS, harmful plasticizers typically found in packaging, although their packaging is entirely BPA-free and BPS-free.
This rigorous process is non-negotiable: If any batch fails to meet these high standards, it will not be distributed. Each product undergoes third-party testing, offering an impartial evaluation that allows parents to trust that their children are consuming food that meets the most stringent safety regulations available. With this degree of transparency, Little Spoon not only delivers top-notch nutrition but also ensures parents feel confident in the food they provide for their children.
Beginning solids is seamless with over 40 flavors offered in Stage 1 to Stage 6 blends (suitable for ages 6 to 9 months). They are USDA certified organic, and have undergone Clean Label Project testing for heavy metals—all crafted with unique recipes designed by experts.
Other Little Spoon offerings we appreciate for children of all ages
Little Spoon provides a variety of products for every age range, from 6 months to the big kid years. Parents can begin solids with Babyblends, introduce table foods through Biteables and Baby Puffs, transition to Plates during toddlerhood, and offer nutritious treats with Snacks and Smoothies. Regardless of your child’s stage, Little Spoon has meals you can trust for many years ahead. Don’t forget to use code EVERYMOM25 for 25% off your first order with Little Spoon!
Moving to table foods is simple with these nutritious, cut-to-size meals. Each portion features soft, mashable ingredients that promote self-feeding and motor skill growth, and they’re freezer-friendly, heating up in just 60 seconds.
These puffs create a skill-building snack experience for your baby with their melt-in-mouth, easy-to-grasp design. Made without rice, seed oils, and top 9 allergens, they’re Clean Label Project Tested with just six wholesome ingredients.
Designed for toddlers and older kids eager to explore bigger bites, these meals are freezer-friendly and packed with hidden vegetables to ensure balanced nutrition every time.
Enjoy a junk-free snack time with Little Spoon’s products, made with non-GMO ingredients, recipes low in added sugars, and free from artificial flavors, presented in fun and familiar forms that children will adore.
These make-your-own lunches for kids age 3 and up are hugely popular. They require no heating, making them an excellent choice for preschool lunches, with each serving boasting over 11 grams of protein.
These organic refrigerated smoothie pouches make snack time simple and nutritious, containing hidden vegetables and balanced nutrition with up to 3 grams of protein per serving, while being free of artificial sugars, colors, and dyes.
