Baby Food – Which Is Which and Which Is Best

February 6, 2009 figmom
Tags: baby food, Beech Nut, DHA, Gerber, Organic baby food, price comparison

Anybody who went to a baby shower had to taste some baby food. Ask James, he knows all the tastes of all the brands of baby food out there. He says that “brand name” baby foods (i.e. Gerber) are better than “non brand name”. Apparently, our baby doesn’t care what label is on the jar she is eating from. When it’s lunch time, there must be some food in her pink bowl, or else! So it’s up to mommy to find the best deals with the available resources.

Generally, “Gerber” baby foods are priced just a few cents per ounce more than “Beech Nut” foods. However, I have found more coupons for “Gerber” baby food than for “Beech Nut” baby food. Organics and baby food with DHA are more expensive than 1st step food, which is more expensive than 2nd step food.

Today however, I paid less per ounce of  “Gerber” organic and DHA enhanced baby food than for the “Beech Nut” regular baby food. The “Gerber” organic and baby food with DHA were on sale from $1.30 down to $1.05.  I had a coupon for $1.00 off 4 plastic containers with any type of food. This brought  my price down to $0.80 per container. If they only made organic food enhanced with DHA!

Buying fresh fruits and vegetables and making homemade baby food is still cheaper than the jars of food.  Just be careful of the no-no vegetables that might contain nitrates in your area (http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/nitratearticle.htm).

Entry Filed under: Baby Isues and Baby Food

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