Packaged baby foods can be convenient, but they may also have added salt and sugar. If you choose to buy baby foods, check the nutrition label and pick options with:

• No added sugars, fruit concentrates or other sweeteners
• No added fruit juice or purees (in savoury foods)
• Less than 50mg of sodium per 100g

If using squeeze pouches, feed baby with a spoon instead of letting them suck from the pouch. This helps them practise chewing and develop oral motor skills.

How to read food labels

Here is some more information on understanding food labels. Remember to keep the recommendations above in mind when reading labels as these are specific to babies.