Really dumb pouch question

sweetie645 · March 2014

So I'm sure this might be the dumbest question posted, but this is the first time I've had a baby when pouches exist. Do you just squeeze it right into the baby's mouth or do you squeeze it onto a spoon and feed the baby? Or do your babies squeeze them into their own mouths (none of my kids has ever even held their own bottle, so I know this would not work with us yet)? If you use a spoon, how is a pouch more convenient than a jar (since pouches are more expensive)? DS3 has no interest in table foods right now, so I'm stuck with purées and was just curious about the pouches. Thanks!

nbatchen · March 2014

At first I got the spoons that screw right on to the pouch but now my LO just sucks on it like a straw. I think they are less messy when on the go!

lizziebooper · March 2014

You can also buy little straws that screw onto the pouches, they are the rubbery kind like on sippy cups.

pnutg · March 2014

We use the screw on spoon when out and about. And put in a bowl if at home.

sourpatchkids · March 2014

He sucks it straight out of the pouch, but I always eat some first to test it and make sure it's ok.

NDarya · March 2014

I just feed LO straight from the pouch. I have to hold it for him though, otherwise puree will be all over the place. He gets too excited if he holds it himself.

mommatotwo2 · March 2014

We squeeze the pouch onto a spoon. I do a combo of pouches and jars, I find the pouches have some better variety.

Karicomo · March 2014

Suck it right out of the pouch. Also, i still use these in the diaper bag for a snack for out 3 yo. Way more nutritious snack than alot of other things and no refrigeration needed.

Angela183 · March 2014

I squeeze it on to a spoon. Towards the end, she starts refusing the spoon but will let me squeeze directly into her mouth.

beatlechicksteph · March 2014

I squeeze it directly into his mouth. It's easier when we're out and about and need a quick snack. Especially at the beach when everything is so sandy.