Frequently Asked Questions
We know there’s a lot of learning + discovery that comes with feeding your mini. We’re here to help every step of the way.
The Little Spoon Way
Your meals will arrive cold and packed with ice—be sure to pop them in the fridge or freezer as soon as possible. Don’t worry if anything froze in transit, they’ll naturally thaw in the fridge or stay frozen in the freezer.
All of our meals stay fresh in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Try serving our blends at different temperatures. Warm from the fridge by placing the container in a dish of warm water or transferring the blend to a microwave-safe dish + heating in 15-second increments. Frozen Babyblends can be thawed in the fridge overnight or in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes.
For Plates + Biteables, you can pop them in the microwave as is or transfer the food to an oven safe dish + heat in the oven for a crispy finish—each meal comes with preferred heating instructions and can be heated from frozen.
All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Our Plates + Biteables are designed to be heated in the microwave or oven, you can check out all the heating details by clicking on any meal on our menu page to check out recommendations.
Our Smoothies are designed to be enjoyed cold. Feel free to take your Smoothie on the go with you for up to 4 hours without refrigeration. If you’re traveling for longer, we’d recommend bringing an ice pack or freezing your Smoothie to naturally thaw throughout the day.
You will receive an order reminder email the week prior to your delivery. If you’d like to make any changes to your order, you can do so anytime before 5PM EST on Saturday. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply would like to talk through your mini’s menu, you can chat with us anytime on your account or email us at [email protected].
For our box and trays, simply break down the cardboard.
For our insulation, we’ve collaborated with Blue jeans Go Green™ program to use recycled denim to help keep your box cold. Simply click here for more information on how to send the denim liner back for FREE so that it can be further repurposed. If you’d rather dispose of the liner, remove the insulation from its recyclable plastic sleeve to discard.
Our gel packs can also be recycled, simply cut the corner, pour gel into trash and dispose of the rinsed film in your recycling bin.
Our Babyblend container, spoon and lid as well as our Plates, Biteables trays and seals are all made out of #5 PP recyclable plastic and can be placed in your recycling bin.
Plates + Biteables trays are made to reuse again and again and are top rack dishwasher safe.
Starting Solids
Look out for signs of readiness in your baby like sitting up independently, showing interest in + reaching for food, good head and neck control. Of course, we recommend consulting your pediatrician before making any mealtime decisions.
We suggest starting with simple, single-ingredient Babyblends like Pear or Butternut Squash or introducing whole soft foods like avocado or banana.
Introducing food to your babe is a slow process. They might reject the food you put in front of them altogether the first few times. In fact, it can take up to 15 exposures for a kiddo to accept a new food. If you are struggling to get your babe to try a new ingredient, try adding a familiar food or even breastmilk or formula. Consistency is key!
Yes, Little Spoon’s menu is made to grow with your mini. We have blends from Stages 1-6 that are tailor-made for each step of the eating journey.
Stage 1 – Single Ingredient Blends
6+ Months
Single-ingredient very smooth organic purees to jumpstart your little’s starting solids journey.
Stage 2 – Two Ingredient Blends
6+ Months
Smooth, two-ingredient blends for babies who are ready to try combos and new ingredients.
Stage 3 – Three Ingredient Blends
7+ Months
Combo blends smooth in texture designed for palate expansion.
Stage 4 – Four Ingredient Blends
8+ Months
Multi-ingredient blends with thicker textures and unique combinations.
Stage 5 – Five or More Ingredient Blends
8+ Months
Unique combinations with thicker textures + chunkier ingredients.
Stage 6 – Transition Blends
9+ Months
Thicker, textured transition meals with whole pieces perfect for transitioning to table foods and baby-led weaning.
Transitioning to Finger Foods
Some parents will offer finger foods as early as 6 months, especially if they are doing baby-led weaning but most babies will be ready around 8-9 months. Around this time, you’ll notice that they’re able to pick up smaller pieces of food with two fingers. This is known as the “pincer grasp” and is the number one sign your little one is ready to start finger foods. Once your baby has mastered smooth purees, you can progress to foods with a little more texture.
Whether you are going the baby-led weaning route or transitioning from purees, safety is the most important factor when starting finger foods. A good rule is to serve pieces of food that are about the size of your pinky nail and soft enough to be easily smushed between your fingers. We developed our Biteables with these specific guidelines in mind so that transitioning to table foods could be as seamless as possible. Each meal is cut to the appropriate size, cooked to be soft in texture and incorporates approachable, bite-sized ingredients like squishy beans + peas, roasted potatoes and steamed veggies.
Yes! Babies don’t need teeth to eat solids, they mash their food with their gums. Your baby’s front teeth aren’t actually used for chewing and back molars don’t start coming in until 12-16 months or sometimes older. The general rule is, if you can mash it between your thumb and forefinger, your child can mash it with their gums. That’s why Little Spoon Biteables are cut-to-size and cooked to be soft for this early eating stage.
The AAP suggests steering clear of foods like hot dogs, uncooked carrots, nuts, grapes, popcorn, candy and nut butters until your kiddo is a bit older. Additionally, it is not recommended that babies under 1 consume honey.
Yes! Little Spoon’s Transition Meals are specifically designed with a thicker, textured consistency with whole pieces of food to transition your kiddo from purees to table foods.
Once your babe has mastered Transition Meals, we recommend introducing Biteables, our transition-to-table-foods meals developed to address the pain points of this mealtime stage. Each meal is cut to the appropriate size, made with fresh ingredients and high in protein so that your mini gets the nutrition they need every step of the way. Our community loves the Grass-Fed Meatballs and Mini Cheesy Pasta.
Picky Eating
The most important thing is to stay consistent with meal + snacktime. This will help your mini learn when to expect food and set their body into a rhythm. It’s helpful to provide two choices at mealtime to help your kiddo feel a sense of control over their food while not overwhelming them with options.
Repeat exposure is also key in getting your kiddo to accept a new ingredient. We recommend introducing new foods alongside larger portion of a ‘safe’ food that you know they enjoy. For example, if you are introducing broccoli for the first time to your babe, place a smaller portion of broccoli next to a larger portion of a familiar food you know they like. It might take a few times, but this positive association will help build a familiarity with the new ingredient.
We created our finger foods + kid’s meals with this philosophy in mind. Ingredients like roasted sweet potato, broccoli and turkey kale meatballs can be found in both our Biteables and Plates to ensure that your mini can transition seamlessly between mealtime stages.
We recommend avoiding distractions like screens, toys + books at mealtime. Make it a part of the day that is focused on food and family. Additionally, we’re big believers in a low-pressure, happy eating environment. That means no rewards or tricks when it comes to mealtime. The more relaxed you are, the more positive the environment will be for your babe. Make it an opportunity to teach your kiddo about where food comes from + how it helps fuel their body.
At Little Spoon, we pride ourselves on making meals + snacks that even the pickiest of eaters will love. We recommend trying our Mini White Mac and Cheese, Shredded Fajita Chicken, Chicken Super Nuggets, Mini Pancakes or Spinach and Cheese Ravioli. When it comes to snacks, our Sun Butter + Jelly, Strawberry Banana Shake and Golden Apple Pie are the best options.
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