In the past few years, a new product has emerged in the baby food market: the squeezable food pouch. With small spouts and twist-off caps, these lightweight pouches are tidier than a spoon and convenient for babies and young kids to use on the go. Supermarkets sell many baby and toddler foods in pouch form; we tested reusable pouches that parents can fill with the food of their choice and serve fresh or freeze for later use.
There are two styles of reusable pouches: thin plastic pouches sold in sets and thicker silicone models shaped like squeeze bottles and sold individually. All were described as suitable for children as young as six months old. We bought six products, priced from $0.99 to $13.99 per pouch, with capacities from 4 to 7 ounces each. We tested how easy they were to fill, use, and clean and whether they retained stains or odors. Since drops and spills happen, we also examined how durable they were and whether they leaked. Finally, we sent the pouches home with America’s Test Kitchen staffers to use with their children, who ranged from 7 months to 5 years old.
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