mom review:
Beech-Nut Snacks
S nacks are an integral part of my
kids’ day, and a main source of
nutrition because, let’s face it,
snacks are more fun to eat than actual
meals! My toddler has been snacking
on Beech-Nut purees since infancy,
so I was happy to try out their other
snacks with her and my youngest son
who is 10 months old.

Beech-Nut is a baby food company
that specializes in selling food made
with natural ingredients.

Overall, my kids enjoyed the
snacks and I was happy to note
how the company lists the number
of ingredients in large print on the
front labels of their products. It
helps me know that I’m feeding my
kids snacks with fewer ingredients
– and ingredients that I can actually
pronounce. Blueberry Cereal Puffs: Even though
my son will eat just about anything (he
even ate a ladybug off the floor last
week—Ahh!), I could tell he enjoyed
these puffs more than the generic
brand I normally buy because he ate
nearly a quarter of the canister. I tried
a few too, and noticed there was no
“chemical” taste that you get from
artificial sweeteners. Even though I
try to stick to organic snacks (these
are “natural,” as opposed to organic),
I liked that there were only nine
ingredients and that they were made
with whole grain.

Vanilla Quinoa Crispies: My toddler
loved these snack bars. I tasted them
too, and I think they taste like Rice
Crispy treats. They are crispy and
have a light vanilla flavor—perfect for
satisfying a craving for crunch. I felt
good about giving them to her because
they’re also made with whole grain,
and I just like the fact that she’s eating
quinoa, something she would never
eat in its whole form.

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Strawberry Fruity Oat Bars: These
ingredients! These were easy for him
bars are ideal for older toddlers. The
to pick up and feed to himself.

texture is a bit too chewy for infants,
especially my son who has seven
teeth. I had high hopes for these bars,
especially because they’re made with
only four ingredients, but my toddler
wasn’t a fan. I tried a bite and while
they’re not awful, they are a bit dry
and very chewy. She’s used to those
breakfast bars with the fruit filling,
so perhaps we were just expecting
something similar and were surprised
Overall, the Beech-Nut brand of infant
and toddler food is one that I trust
and will continue to purchase because
of their focus on natural ingredients,
and adding as few ingredients as
possible to each snack. I usually try to
stick with all organic snacks when I
can, but even though Beech-Nut isn’t
all organic, I was very comfortable
feeding my kids their natural variety.

at the texture.

Complete Whole Grain Oatmeal:
Every morning, my son enjoys a bowl
of oatmeal, and he really enjoyed
Beech-Nut’s version. I mix his oatmeal
with formula, and did not try this
mixture myself. Sometimes the smell
just makes me gag. He, however,
seemed completely satisfied.

Taste: Ease of use/serving: 5
Nutritional Value: 4
Easy to use/prepare: 5
I would purchase this product: Yes
Overall rating: 4
Ratings on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being highest.

Fruit and Veggie Melties: The Melties
are like healthed-up fruit snacks that
are great for little mouths. These were
a satisfying treat for my 10-month-
Meet the Reviewer!
Noel S. lives in NoVa and is a government
consultant and mom to a 2-year-old girl and
old and he couldn’t get enough of
10-month-old boy. When she’s not spending
them. He tried the apple and pumpkin
time with her family or working, Noel enjoys
variety, which only contains three
being outside in nature.




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