Biteables are recommended for babies 9 months and up who are ready to transition from purees and have been designed for little ones showing readiness for this next step. Keep an eye out for your baby showing signs that they are able to chew and move food around in their mouth, interest in table foods, and demonstrate the ability to pick up and hold small pieces of food and be able to bring them to their mouth successfully. Your baby may also start to show interest in the food that you and other family members are eating, and may want to grab for it or try to imitate you. Many babies even start rejecting purees to tell you they're ready to graduate!

We always recommend you talk to your pediatrician as you consider your baby's next eating stage. It's important to remember that every baby is unique and will progress at their own pace, so if your baby is not quite ready to move on from purees, that's okay. Just continue to offer a variety of textures and they will eventually progress to more solid foods when they're ready. Always closely monitoring at mealtime for safety.

Wondering how to transition from purees to table food and when you can start? Signs of this stage include reaching with accuracy for objects, sitting independently without leaning or slumping, the ability to use fingers in a raking motion (fingers closing and opening repetitively) and more. We always recommend checking with your pediatrician before transitioning and closely monitoring feedings for safety.

Yes, Biteables are a great fit for both puree-fed and baby-led weaning babies! Baby-led weaning begins with larger pieces and reduces to smaller sizes as your baby ages. Biteables are cut to size to be pinchable and easily mashed—made for your baby’s developmental needs at this stage.

Biteables are cut to size for introducing solid foods to your baby, no larger than ½ inch in length. We cook our Biteables for optimal softness to create pinchable, mashable bites for your little one’s little fingers. Each child’s development differs and we always recommend closely monitoring your little one’s feedings. Parents can also take extra precautions by mashing or flattening ingredients with the back of a fork or spoon.

We take safety seriously. Every batch of Biteables is rigorously tested for over 500 contaminants, including heavy metals, pesticides, and plasticizers, to ensure it meets some of the strictest standards in the industry.

We follow or surpass EU-aligned limits for heavy metals:

(For context, 1 part per billion (ppb) is like one drop of water in a 10,000-gallon pool.)

No Biteables product is ever sold unless it meets or exceeds these standards — because your little one’s safety comes first.

Self-feeding is an important way for your baby to develop fine motor skills like pincer grasp development (picking up with fingers/utensils across a range of sizes and shapes) as well as gain general independence and self-sufficiency. Oral development includes jaw strengthening, swallowing + biting, and chewing skills that are highly associated with speech development and clarity. Our wide range of ingredients + textures also help expand your baby’s palate, helping prevent a future picky eater.

As your child becomes increasingly comfortable with table foods, we recommend incorporating our Plates line into your baby’s mealtime. Plates offer a range of options ages 1 through 6—from familiar favorites like Mac + Cheese to more adventurous eats like Cheesy Black Bean Pupusas and Chicken Pot Stickers.

We test for all 4 heavy metals, lead, arsenic cadmium and mercury, as well as over 500 pesticides, glyphosate and plasticizers BPA and BPS. We do this voluntarily to offer parents the transparency and trust they deserve from companies that fuel our families. Our standards are inspired by EU regulations (the US currently has no federal regulation for chemical contaminants in baby food) so you can rest assured that your little one's meals pass our safety standard.

We go above and beyond. The U.S. doesn't have strict regulations for chemical contaminants in baby food, but the EU does — and we've established standards for Biteables that are aligned with them. That means we voluntarily hold ourselves to stricter limits on levels of heavy metals (e.g., lead is limited to 10ppb, arsenic limited to 20 ppb, cadmium to 40 ppb, mercury to 3 ppb), pesticides, and plasticizers. We believe every parent deserves food they can trust for their families.

We started Little Spoon so parents everywhere can easily and simply get fresh, high quality, healthy organic meals for their children. No corners cut. Plates are healthy toddler and kids meals, made fresh and with a focus on balanced nutrition. These meals are packed with veggies + superfoods, and you’ll never find preservatives, additives or fillers. We offer vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-friendly and vegetarian options, plus a range of cuisines and flavors — from finger foods to meals with sauces and new flavors for your kiddo to discover. Little Spoon is the best meal delivery option for picky eaters and we are constantly adding new Plates to our menu.

Little Spoon Plates can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days, or in your freezer for up to 2 months. Thanks to our innovative Freshlock Seal™, our meals stay fresh without any preservatives. This very special seal is microwave safe, BPA/BPS-free, and locks in freshness, ensuring your Plates last.

Our Plates are designed for convenience and can be heated in the microwave or oven. For specific heating instructions, simply click on any Plate listed on our site to see our detailed recommendations.

Like all of our products, our Plates are made with the highest quality ingredients. We partner with trusted farmers and suppliers to ensure your child receives the best nutrition possible. That commitment to your family means no artificial sugars, preservatives, additives, or dyes are ever used in our meals.

We strive to accommodate various dietary needs and offer a range of allergy-friendly options. If you have any concerns about allergens or need further information, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or use the chat feature on our website.

Yes! Our line of Plates aren’t just kid friendly foods and picky eater favorites, it’s a range of options that all offer balanced, nutrient-dense meals for your toddler or big kid. We do not use nuts in any of our meals with the exception of coconut (which is technically considered a tree nut). Please refer to the ingredient list for each meal before ordering from our kids meal delivery service. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free options and more are all available for your kiddo to discover. It’s important to note that Plates are produced at a facility that also produces gluten, dairy, soy and egg products and we cannot guarantee 100% allergy free products.

All of our Plates are under 500mg of salt. We’re incredibly conscious of sodium levels for babies and kids. There is a small amount of cane sugar or maple syrup in a handful of Plates. You can review all the nutrition facts for each plate on our menu before you choose any of our kids meal delivery packages.

We don’t think convenient, high-quality meals for our kids should be so hard to come by (or so expensive), so we do things differently here at Little Spoon. Our mission is simple — we want to make it easier for parents to keep their kids healthy, and we all know balanced nutrition is key. To get you the best possible price on the highest quality products, we’ve innovated across our supply chain and developed a network of trusted, long-standing suppliers and farmers we source directly from. This enables us to save on costs, and we’re simply passing on these cost savings to you!

Plates are made for finger food eaters through to big kid bites. From early toddlerhood up through age 7, Plates offer an easy go-to for healthy, nutritious tasty and clean meals for your kiddo in under 90 seconds. Breakfast, lunch or dinner loved by every type of eater (yes, even picky eaters love Plates!) with hidden veggies, clean ingredients in every bite, and no artificial junk. Little Spoon offers the best meal delivery service for parents with over 25 different meals to choose from.