Introducing solids to your baby is exciting. With a pediatrician’s approval, some babies may begin to start enjoying purees and other age-appropriate foods as early as four months of age. When you’re ready to begin exposing your little one to the world of solids, it’s best to choose organic foods. Here are some compelling reasons why. 

What Are the Benefits of Organic Baby Food?

1. Avoid Harmful Additives

Organic foods are grown without pesticides, many of which have known health risks and hazards that could affect babies’ development. They’re also free of genetically modified organisms, which have been altered using genetic engineering which could have unknown effects on humans. You won’t find any artificial dyes, preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, or other ingredients that could be harmful to your baby within these foods, either. 

2. Maintain Allergen Awareness

While many pediatric professionals recommend introducing allergens to babies at a young age, it’s important to know which foods contain allergens so you can be prepared for a potential reaction. It’s also critically important that parents of babies with known food allergies read labels to avoid feeding their babies any trigger foods. Because organic foods are subject to strict labeling requirements, they’re very careful about how their products are labeled. You can expect packages to clearly call out any potential allergens to make informed decisions when feeding your little one.

3. Ensure a Better Taste

Most consumers agree that organic foods simply taste better, since they’re free of additives that alter foods’ natural flavor. Providing a variety of foods during early childhood is important to establishing a lifelong healthy relationship with food. Serving organic items could bolster your odds of finding foods your baby loves, which will make it easier to continue feeding them a variety of nutrients. 

If you’re seeking quality organic foods for your family, turn to Lori’s Natural Foods Center in Rochester, NY. This trusted specialty grocery store has been in business since 1981 and offers an extensive inventory of organic products, including fresh produce perfect for making your own baby purees. Find out more about their selection online or by calling (585) 424-2323.