Let me start by saying I never expected my picky 2.5-year-old to devour these pouches like they were candy! The carrot, pear, beet & blackberry combo must be magic because he finished the entire 6-pack in days - a miracle for a kid who usually treats veggies like enemy territory.

The taste test doesn't lie - when I tried it myself, I was surprised by the balanced sweetness with just enough tartness from the beets. It's way more flavorful than typical baby food, which explains why even older kids go crazy for it. We've found our secret weapon for sneaking in vegetables!

I love that these are USDA Organic and heavy metal tested (four times!). The soil-to-spoon transparency gives me peace of mind, though I do wish the outer packaging was sturdier - one of our pouches arrived looking like it had been through a minor adventure of its own.

Pro tip: These work amazingly frozen in ice trays for teething relief. The slightly runny consistency (perfect for pouch drinking) thickens up nicely when mixed with cereal. At $3+ per pouch, they're definitely an investment, but when your toddler actually eats vegetables without a battle? Priceless.