Types of Commercial Baby Food
There are various types of commercially available baby foods in different flavors, textures and forms to choose from:

Purees:
These are the first baby foods with a smooth, pudding-like texture. Popular vegetable, fruit and meat purees help develop taste bud acceptance and provide essential vitamins, minerals and iron.

Finger Foods:
Once a baby can sit unsupported, semi-solid finger foods can be provided. options include pieces of banana/avocado, pasta spirals, pieces of toast, crackers, cheese sticks for developing grasping skills.

Cereals:
Rice cereal is often the first complementary Baby Foods . Other popular cereals are multi-grain and oatmeal. These are mixed with formula/breastmilk and help meet iron needs.

Pouches:
Convenient single-serve pouches containing premixed combinations like fruit cereal, veggie pasta, chicken stew help provide balanced nutrition on the go.

Fresh or Homemade Baby Food
While homemade baby food has some advantages, commercial baby food has become popular due to convenience. However, it is advisable to offer fresh or homemade food sometimes:

- Superior Nutrition: Home cooked allows control over ingredients, salt, sugar. Nutrients remain intact as no added preservatives.

- Better Value: Commercial jars are expensive in the long run whereas own cooking is budget friendly. Excess can be frozen for later.

- Personalized Flavor: Tastes can be adjusted as per baby's preferences like adding breastmilk/formula.

- Exposure to Family Food: Babies enjoy what family eats like mini chopped versions of curries, rice etc.

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