Reviewing the Best Healthy Kids Food Brands

By Violet Saxon

For busy parents, kid’s meal delivery services are nothing less than a godsend: what would have taken hours of prepping in the kitchen can now be on your kid’s plate in mere minutes, without sacrificing taste or quality. There’s no denying the ease of meal delivery services, but with so many new companies popping up, how’s a new parent to choose? We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite healthy kid’s meal delivery brands below. Keep reading to learn how these companies are taking the hassle out of mealtime. 

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Little Spoon is a healthy option  ensuring that parents who want their children to eat nutritious foods  but can’t spare a ton of time no longer have to compromise.  We love Little Spoon for offering the convenience of a delivery service, the health benefits of homemade food, and the delicious taste that kids adore.

1. The convenience of delivery

For busy parents, there’s no beating the ease of a delivery service. With Little Spoon you can save time without compromising on quality. Because Little Spoon runs on a subscription basis, you never have to worry about frantic last-minute runs to the grocery store on the way home from work. Their approach is to maximize flexibility— you can pause, cancel or skip your order at any time and they’ll cater their menu to your baby’s needs. We love that Little Spoon allows you to customize your order while still offering the ease of a delivery service! 

2. Food offerings from infant to big kid

If you have kids at different ages, you know the struggle of trying to feed young children at different stages of development. Little Spoon is unique in being the only direct-to-consumer brand that offers toddler, big kid and baby stage meals, snacks + nutrition options. Even if you don’t have a younger child, we think Little Spoon’s wide variety of kid’s food demonstrates their dedication to feeding children healthy, delicious food at every stage of life.

3. A wide range of options that stay fresh for two weeks in fridge or 3 months in freezer

As children discover new foods and develop their palate, it’s important to introduce them to a wide variety of foods. Little Spoon makes it easy with their plethora of healthy, delicious food. Their meals feature hidden vegetables + superfoods and explore a range of unique ingredients alongside familiar favorites your little one loves. Little Spoon’s food also stays fresh in your fridge for up to two weeks or the freezer up to 3 months. With the ever-changing appetites of finicky kids, it’s useful to be able to store food for later, as something your child sticks their tongue out at one day might appeal to them a few days later.

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This picky eater-friendly kid’s meal delivery service got its start with a whooping $500,000 from Shark Tank— auspicious beginnings! From there, Yumble has grown to offer meals for kids from 1 to 12 (though they’re mostly geared towards 3 to 6 year olds). Current meals offered include everything from Hot Chicken and Cornbread Dinner to Tortellini Alfredo and Butternut Queso Burrito Dipper.

1. Multiple portion sizes for kids at every stage

Kid going through a growth spurt? Don’t worry: with Yumble’s Bigger Portions option, you can opt for larger portions when your kid is feeling extra hungry.  “Picky Eater,” “Snack-Sized” and “Lunchbox Ready” options further diversify Yumble’s tasty offerings.  

2. Hidden veggies for extra nutrition

Like Little Spoon, if you have a picky eater Yumble has options that hide veggies so your kid gets all the nutrition they need. 

3. Buy more, save more 

Yumble rewards loyal customers with their “Buy More, Save More” option. Meals start at $9.99 for 4 meals a week, but drop to $6.99/meal if you opt for 12 meals a week— which translates to up to 30% savings!

Crafted by and for busy parents, Nurture Life provides nutritious, delicious meals made of real, organic ingredients. All of their meals contain a healthy dose of veggies as well as being a good source of protein, so you can feel good about feeding your kid a healthy and yummy meal in minutes. 

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1. A rotating set of new menu items to help your kid develop an adventurous palette 

Nurture Life prides themselves on introducing new menu items every few months, so your kid will never get bored of all the food they have to offer. But parents of picky eaters need not worry: Nurture Life is picky eater-friendly, too, with a set of core menu staples that never changes.

2. Everything from finger foods to smoothies

Nurture Life doesn’t just offer kid’s meals. Their diverse menu also includes finger foods, snacks, and smoothies. Heading out for the day? Nurture Life makes it easy to throw their “Mighty Bites” or a bottled smoothie in your bag, so your kid can get a delicious snack on the go.

3. The taste kids crave with the nutrients they need

One thing that tends to pop up consistently in reviews of Nurture Life is just how much kids love their food. And Nurture Life’s appeal isn’t just limited to kids: CBS’s reporter writes, “Every time I make these for my kids I wish it was my meal.” Now that’s what we call an endorsement!