Little Spoon Review With Photos

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I know I'm not the only one new mom who were looking forward to the day when their baby could finally try solid food. It made me smile long before he could—maybe even something my husband and I talked about on our baby montha few months before his birth. However, don't get me wrong; I treasured every bottle, every hug, every sleepy, milk-drunk smile that comes with breast-feedingbut watching my little one discover the joy of food was a huge milestone for me. So when our pediatrician gave us the green light to use a one-ingredient puree, I could hardly contain my excitement.

Around the same time I discovered that small spoon — an organic baby food brand I've been seeing all over my feed — just launched at Target. Until now, it's only been available through the brand's website, so its retail debut seemed like perfect timing, especially for those who use Target's same-day delivery as often as I do. Next, I'll share my experience introducing my son to Little Spoon baby puree – and how something as simple as mealtime has brought us both a little more joy, a little more mess, and a lot of peace knowing what's in his food.

About the little spoon

What I like about Little Spoon

Buckle up, because I love a lot about Little Spoon. First, each product is made with real, simple ingredients—no preservatives, artificial additives, or seed oils. As a careful parent, I wanted to know what this really means for the food I feed my baby and was impressed to learn that every product is tested for over 500 toxins and contaminants. The brand also uses a process called high-pressure processing (HPP), which is essentially cold pasteurization, to keep its baby blends and smoothies fresh without heat, which helps preserve nutrients and flavor. The result is food that is safe, nutritious, and tastes like something I would eat myself (and I definitely have). More on that in a second.

The second most important thing in terms of safety is how much my child likes it. I ordered some mashed potatoes and so far we have tried banana, sweet potato and Small spoon of Mango Babyblends ($3). Each of them was a success, judging by the smiles, fist bumps on the chair and eager leanings with an open mouth towards the spoon. In particular, mango generated the most enthusiasm. He kept grabbing the spoon with an excitement I hadn't seen before, which convinced me to try a bite, then another. Eventually my husband had to remind me that it was supposed to be our son's food, not mine.

It's also interesting to know that he can grow up with Little Spoon. The brand truly offers something for every stage, from single-ingredient baby blends like the ones we tried to multi-ingredient blends that sometimes sound better than my own breakfast. See: Small spoonful of pear, raspberry, date, coconut cream, quinoa + Babyblend vanilla ($3). Once we give up the purees, we'll move on to early snacks, and eventually, when life gets busy and we need a quick, balanced option, Little Spoon Baby and Kids Bowls will be waiting for us – a modern, healthier version of the Lunchables I used to ask my mom for. I foresee myself stealing a piece Small spoon Mac and three cheese ($6), made more nutritious by hidden butternut squash (genius).

Lastly, I love what this brand stands for. The fall 'Built for This' campaign is described as “a celebration of the messy, magical and unpredictable reality of parenting” and I couldn't agree more. I don't care how corny it sounds; Watching my little one in a moment of pure joy, covered in mango puree from head to toe is pure bliss. From understanding the needs of busy parents to delivering what matters most to our youngest customers, Little Spoon understands it all.

What to Consider When Choosing a Little Spoon

I think the most important thing to consider when choosing a Little Spoon is that it is not a must-have for every family. If you already love making your own purees and your baby loves them, it probably makes sense to save your money and invest it elsewhere. But for parents who want convenience without sacrificing quality, this is a reliable solution. For me, as a mom who works from home and has to save time in certain areas, this was a win—one less task on my to-do list, and my baby truly loves them.

Another thing to note is that not all Little Spoon products are available at Target—at least not yet. Right now you can find Little Spoon Organic Oatmeal for Children and Babies ($6) and Organic Little Spoon Kale with Apple and Baby Puff Curls ($5), plus pantry snacks, frozen meals such as Small spoon Super Chicken Dipers Frozen baby food ($10) and chilled foods such as smoothies and Yogo Little Spoon ($3) in stores. The purees that my son and I are obsessed with are still available exclusively on the brand's website. However, the benefit of shopping at Target is that you can buy Little Spoon products a la carte, which you can't do through the brand's website, which operates on a subscription model.

Where can I find a small spoon?

Little Spoon products are available direct to consumer through brand website and in Target stores throughout the country.

Marisa Petrarca (she/her) is the editor of PS Shopping and has over seven years of experience writing and editing beauty, fashion and lifestyle content. Previously, she was the senior beauty editor at Grazia USA and the style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. She now works as a freelancer and her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Allure, Marie Claire and other magazines.