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You're Probably Feeding Your Kids Too Many Food Pouches, Say Pediatricians - Good Housekeeping
The popular go-to snacks might have some big downsides.
ompared to chips and cookies, pre-pureed fruits and veggies sound like a slam dunk for parents looking to feed their kids more produce. However, as a recent The New York Times report has brought to light, the convenient squeeze pouches found in everyone's diaper bags might also teach children unhealthy food habits when they're used as a crutch instead of a treat.
Baby food pouches now make up 25% of the U.S. baby food market, according Nielsen's Total Food View as reported by The Times. The popular snacks often feature trendy ingredients such as Greek yogurt and kale and can effectively fool picky eaters into getting much-needed vitamins and nutrients.
The popular go-to snacks might have some big downsides.
ompared to chips and cookies, pre-pureed fruits and veggies sound like a slam dunk for parents looking to feed their kids more produce. However, as a recent The New York Times report has brought to light, the convenient squeeze pouches found in everyone's diaper bags might also teach children unhealthy food habits when they're used as a crutch instead of a treat.
Baby food pouches now make up 25% of the U.S. baby food market, according Nielsen's Total Food View as reported by The Times. The popular snacks often feature trendy ingredients such as Greek yogurt and kale and can effectively fool picky eaters into getting much-needed vitamins and nutrients.