They seem to be everywhere you go, and despite the name, kids of all ages appear to love baby food pouches. These popular kid-friendly food sources are often touted as a great way to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables, but their increasing popularity has some children’s nutrition experts concerned.
According to the Los Angeles Times, baby food pouch sales have gone up 900% since 2010. In the last 12 months alone they raked in $466 million in U.S. sales.
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While nutritionists agree they make for a good, less-messy snack, they’re worried parents are becoming too reliant on these pouches. Experts say the pouches’ nutritional value may be overstated in advertising, because they’re not as strictly regulated as formula is — and they tend to contain more sugar and sodium than parents realize.
One pediatric nutrition expert told CNN, since kids don’t have to learn to chew when they eat from these pouches, it could lead to future dental problems.
