As a parent constantly battling sticky puree explosions, this pouch holder feels like a tiny miracle. The curved handles fit perfectly in my 18-month-old's chubby hands, and the adjustable back means even my thicker yogurt pouches click securely into place.

I'll never forget the first time my toddler successfully ate an entire applesauce pouch in the car without decorating the seats. The BPA-free plastic survived being dropped (repeatedly) on pavement during park picnics, and dishwasher cycles haven't faded the cheerful blue color.

Pro tip: The squeeze-to-open mechanism confused me at first until I realized you need to press both sides simultaneously - now it's second nature. While some pouches with very short spouts require slight angling, we've had zero leaks with 9 out of 10 brands we've tried.

What surprised me most? My picky eater actually finishes pouches now because she enjoys the independence of holding it herself. For $15, this little gadget saved me countless clean-ups and turned snack time from stressful to actually enjoyable.