Best Organic Baby Food (Budget-Friendly)

Learn which organic baby foods are the most flavorful, affordable, and easy to serve to baby. I’ll share options low in heavy metals, plus storage tips and organic baby food recipes, too.

Organic Baby Food

There can be so much pressure on all of us to feed baby the “right” foods from the start, and my goal with this post is to take some of the confusion out of it by vetting the top organic baby food brands for you.

I will cover everything from the best, most transparent baby food brands to money saving tips, storage tips, and even easy homemade recipes to try. Use the TOC below to skip right to the section you’re most interested in, or scroll down to read all the information.

And remember: There’s no one “right” way to feed a baby. There is a lot of nuance and variation that is normal and understandable since we each have our own unique contexts. I am a big believer in choosing a wide range of foods, whether organic, local, conventional, fresh, or frozen, and that fed is always best.

Organic Baby Food Brands

Below are some of the top organic baby food brands currently on the market. (Many of these are available in grocery stores and big-box stores, but some are only available directly on the brand’s website.)

All of these brands make organic Stage 1 baby foods, plus additional stages with mixed foods and textures. And some even do finger foods, too.

1. Cerebelly: This company was founded by a neurosurgeon and focuses on including nutrients that support baby’s brain development and growth. Their flavors are just yummy, too, and they have organic purees and snack bars for toddlers.
2. Happy Family Organics Clearly Crafted Line: The multi-grain cereals in this line are nice organic options, and they’re fortified with iron (which babies need), too.
3. Amara Organic Baby Food: We love this line of baby food since it comes in packets (less waste) and it has more texture than most other baby foods—so it feels more like homemade baby food in baby’s mouth.
4. Yumi Baby Food: Yumi is a certified organic mail-order company that has a broad range of textures and flavors, as well as fun partnerships with chefs. They deliver weekly.
5. Little Spoon: This baby food company is delivered to your door. They make pouches that are similar to what you’d make at home (only you don’t have to make them!) that need to be stored in the fridge or freezer. And you can choose Stage 1, 2, or 3 and up according to where your baby is in their solid-food journey.
6. Beech-Nut: This classic company makes an organic line of jars of single-ingredient baby foods as well as pouches, melts, and snack bars for older babies. They are widely available in grocery stores and are often well-priced.
7. Earth’s Best Organics: This organic baby food company is a staple in the baby food aisle. We like their multi-grain cereal and savory pouches.
8. Sprout Organics: We like the flavor blends from this organic baby food brand. They also make pouches, snacks, full meals, and smoothies.
9. Serenity Kids: This is an option if you’re looking for grain-free baby foods as they have many savory options that are nutrient-dense—and include flavors and ingredients that are less common in baby food (such as bison!).
10. Gerber: This widely available classic has an organic line. I prefer their multi-grain cereals to the rice-based ones, as they naturally tend to have lower risk for heavy metals. (They make organic and conventional versions, which are nutritionally similar but may differ in price.)

How to Save Money on Organic Baby Food

The easiest way to save money on baby food is to not feel like you have to buy 100% of your baby’s food—and instead use those purchased options as is helpful, then add in easy homemade foods that are similar to what you’re eating.

This can help feeding be both convenient and affordable.

Also: Always start with a small serving in a bowl and plan to store the rest for a future meal to prevent food waste. Offer food according to baby’s hunger, which may be more or less than you’re expecting.

Store your baby food safely in the fridge or freezer so it’s good to use again.

Organic Baby Food Snacks

When looking for baby snacks, which are useful to take on the go or to round out a meal, here are some of our go-to options. Consider using any of these that are made with rice as the first ingredient as an occasional snack (as rice tends to have the most concerns with potentially higher levels of arsenic).

• Amara Organic Smoothie Melts
• Serenity Kids Grain-Free Puffs
• Plum Organics Puffs
• Mission Mighty Me Peanut Puffs
• Happy Baby Teether Crackers

TIP: Find my full list of Puffs for Babies with additional information.

Organic Baby Food Recipes

Below you’ll find our go-to homemade baby food recipes that you can make organic if you start with organic produce. You can use fresh organic produce or frozen organic produce, according to what you have available to you.

Depending on the season, frozen produce may be less expensive. You can also check with local farmers for options in your area, too.

10 No-Cook Homemade Baby Food Recipes

You'll choose ONE ingredient to blend up—a fruit, a veggie, or beans. See the list below. You can make enough for a few days or make a double batch to freeze more baby food for future weeks. The nutrition information will vary based on which ingredients you use.

10 No-Cook Homemade Baby Food Recipes

Easy Carrot Baby Food (Puree and BLW-Syle)

Turn fresh carrots into a simple, nourishing baby food for baby with this easy method to make Carrot Puree. Read the Notes for additional flavor options and storage information.

Easy Carrot Baby Food (Puree and BLW-Syle)

Best Apple Puree (with Flavor Combinations + Storage Tips))

There’s no one right serving size for every child, so start with a smaller amount and offer more as indicated by baby. When they turn their head or close their mouth, end the meal—it’s usually pretty obvious when they want to be done!

Best Apple Puree (with Flavor Combinations + Storage Tips))

Easiest Pea Puree

The serving size for baby food can vary widely based on the age and appetite of the baby, so follow baby’s cues for being done—they will close their mouth and/or turn their head or start to fuss. End the meal when you see those things happen.

Easiest Pea Puree

Easy Peanut Butter Baby Food Puree

This fluffy peanut butter baby food puree should have the consistency of yogurt and be easy for a baby to move around in their mouths. Remember to offer just a little at a time.

Easy Peanut Butter Baby Food Puree

Favorite Zucchini Baby Food

Learn the easiest way to make flavorful Zucchini Baby Food—with options for baby-led weaning zucchini and also zucchini puree—with one simple method. Plus: Find storage and serving tips.

Favorite Zucchini Baby Food

Favorite Sweet Potato Baby Food

You can serve this as wedges, a thick mash, or a thinner puree to your baby or toddler. (Adults will love the wedges, too!)

Favorite Sweet Potato Baby Food

So Easy Sliced Baked Apples

Transform fresh apples into Sliced Baked Apples as a simple snack, side dish, or as baby led weaning apples. The super simple method takes just 5 minutes to prep, and they work as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, and more!

So Easy Sliced Baked Apples

Easy Avocado Puree

This easy baby food is rich in healthy fats, super smooth, and has a mellow flavor. This is a great puree to make when you're eating something like tacos so you can have some, too!

Easy Avocado Puree

Easy Pear Puree (Plus Easy Storage Tips)

Use ripe pears—they should give just a little to the touch and smell like a pear—for the best flavor in this puree. Some babies may want a few spoonful, some a bowlful. Follow baby’s cues to determine the right amount for them.

Easy Pear Puree (Plus Easy Storage Tips)

Best Tips

• To save money, use a mix of purchased and homemade baby food as you can according to your budget and time.
• A reusable pouch can be a helpful way to offer baby food purees.
• For more information on heavy metal concerns with any brand, look to their website. (It is often in the FAQ section.) The easiest way to lower concerns about heavy metals in baby food is to simply serve a mix of foods (ingredients and brands) over the course of the week.

• Offer a small amount of food to start to avoid food waste, and allow food according to baby’s hunger.
• Learn more about Starting Solids for guidance on the entire phase.

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