Best 10 convenient baby snacks for parents on-the-go

Being a parent is a challenge. It is a challenge which makes you question your parenting skills but don’t you worry as this article is dedicated to helping you overcome such challenges. It is safe to say that when our baby turns 6 months –they are exposed to a lot more things which mean lots and lots of research work for the parents.

When the baby turns 6 months and older, his/her food intake increases too. This article will help you be prepared with easy baby snacks when you’re on the go! What snacks to carry with you? Which ones are safe? You have a question regarding baby food, I’ve got a solution. Without further ado, let’s dive right in to it!

According to researches and studies, the best time to start feeding baby foods other than milk is six months but some babies can get started on solids in their fourth month. So, the safest age for the baby is 6 months.

This is certainly a life saver as you can swap fruits according to your baby’s liking. Pumpkin, mango, apricot, nectarine, plums, peach, prunes, banana, pear, apple and avocado are some of the fruits that are recommended for babies 6 months or older.

The question is how do you feed it to your baby? Obviously, they haven’t grown enough to eat the whole thing themselves. The best way is to make purees and freeze into small containers that you can just grab right out of the freezer and put in your bag. The method to make puree is almost same for most of the fruits. Boil the fruit and blend it; add milk to bring it to a texture that suitable for your baby. Fruits like banana and mango etc. can be mashed without the need of boiling.

Baby food is another great option for parents on the go as it takes care of the extra nutrition required by baby to grow. Breast milk for an infant over 6 months isn’t enough and this is why baby food is the safest option to turn to. There are many options for flavors that parents can look for. It is also easy to prepare while you’re traveling.

Chicken is definitely a very nutritious snack to feed your baby. Fortunately, it’s one of the foods that the baby’s digestive system can handle once they are 6 months old. You can easily find recipes that are quick to make and are also freezable so it’s easier for parents on the go to have healthy food in their baby bag even when they are in a rush. Chicken is a major source for protein and number of vitamins which means that you should definitely incorporate it in your baby’s diet. Chicken baby food can be stored in the freezer for up to 24 hours.

When your baby is six month or older, his/her veggie options are sweet potato, green beans, butternut, squash, carrots, peas, zucchini and parsnips. Boil the vegetable and mash them then put it in small containers to store in the freezer. If you have these in your freezer then you can toss the container in your bag and have a healthy snack for your baby on the go!

You can easily get your hands on baby oatmeal at any department store. This is healthy baby food and once your baby is old enough, you should add it in his/her diet. The best way to store baby oatmeal food to use when you have to rush out is obviously; freeze it! Follow the instruction on the packet to make a suitable amount and use an ice cube tray to freeze. This will make it easier for you to make food potions. To make it even helpful for yourself, when the food is frozen, divide them up and make containers so all you need to do is pick the container and run out that door. Could it be any easier than this?

When the baby is 9 months and older; yoghurt is one of the amazing foods that you can add in your baby’s diet. There are numerous ways to have this snack as an on-the-go savior snack for parents. You can easily feed it directly with a spoon or store it in the form of yogurt melts that never fails to catch baby’s attention. The best yogurt type is plain, unsweetened and whole milk yogurt. Sweetened yogurt can increase the chances of tooth decay in babies.

When your baby turns 9 months, it is safe to introduce the baby to egg yolks. The best time to feed them the egg whites is when they turn 12 months as egg whites are known to be allergy-triggering foods. The best way to have egg yolks stored is to boil them, mash them and freeze them in ice trays so that they are already in portions. The babies tend to react to the taste of egg yolk negatively when they have it for the first time but trust me when I say that the taste will grow on them.

There are certain food options that opens up for babies when they turn 9 months. Fortunately berries are one of them. Blueberries, grapes, strawberries and cranberries are safe for babies this old. These are snacks that are already prepared by the nature for us and all you need to do is grab them and you’re ready to walk out. Berries have many benefits and they are unprocessed too so a mother’s heart is naturally more at ease. Most babies at this age will have teeth showing up too and the texture is perfect for their tiny teeth to handle.

Having cereal in your baby bag is a very convenient snack to feed your baby on the go. All you need while rushing out the door is a flask with warm water. It is easily prepared by mixing only two ingredients; cereal and water. It is healthy for the baby and you can also add in mashed fruits to your baby’s liking. Cereal comes in different flavors too which is always a good trait to have as babies can be really picky with flavors when they are in the beginning stages of eating new flavors.

Thank God for brands who actually care about babies! Have you ever heard your grandmothers tell stories about the lengths they had to go to prepare healthy meals? Nowadays, you name it and there is a company out there working to provide exactly the thing that you need. Similarly, there are many brands that have lines of products like yogurt pouches, fruit purees and yogurt melts that are actually healthy for your baby. You can easily turn to these when you’re on the go as they don’t go bad that soon too and I haven’t seen a baby who doesn’t get excited when a Gerber’s yogurt melts are in sight or fruit puree!  

Crack open two eggs in a bowl and add 1 tbsp. of finely chopped chives and dill each. Add in salt and black pepper to taste. Divide the batter in to two equal ramekins and toss it into the microwave until they rise which should take 40 seconds to a minute. Take 2 muffins and put slices of cheese, tomatoes and the baked eggs on each. Your kid will be delighted when he finds this tasty cheese egg sandwich in his/her lunch box!

Take 2 apples and cut 5 round slices of it. Take a cookie cutter to cut out the mid seedy part out. Fill in the mid hollow with jellies and peanut butter and freeze the apples. Wrap each apple slice in plastic so the filling stays in place.

Take 3 breads and remove the sides. Now roll the breads so it’s thin and flat. Spread peanut butter, fruit jam and chocolate spread on the slices. Roll the breads tightly and cut into small treat sized pieces. Arrange in the box with the filling sides up to make the lunch box look colorful and attractive!

Try out the different baby snacks on the go to keep your baby healthy and well-fed. See which one your baby responds well to and enjoy the time with him/ her while traveling!