This post is sponsored by Little Spoon, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend brands we genuinely love.
"As new parents, we want the best for our babies—especially when it comes to feeding them. But if you’re starting solids and browsing options for baby food in the U.S., you’re aware that they’re… well, less than ideal. With concerning reports about heavy metals, pesticides, and other harmful substances, it’s no surprise that parents are anxious to make sure they’re not feeding their babies food that’s unsafe. In fact, a recent survey of 2,000 parents from Little Spoon found that only 9 percent of parents trust baby food brands, and 95 percent believe the U.S. needs to raise its standards. So, it’s about time a brand finally prioritizes our little one’s health above all else.
Enter Little Spoon’s game-changing new initiative: “Little Spoon, Big Change,” here to revolutionize the baby food game. For years, our team has absolutely loved Little Spoon for their fresh, organic ingredients and commitment to healthy, high-quality food for babies and kids. But with this new commitment, they are taking things to the next level by setting a gold standard for transparency and safety in the U.S. baby food market. This isn’t just a minor update—it’s a comprehensive overhaul that addresses parents’ biggest concerns about what’s really going into their baby’s food. Little Spoon is boldly leading the charge to raise the bar for food safety, and their new initiative is here to shift the way we think about feeding our little ones from this point forward.
What sets Little Spoon apart from other baby food brands?
If you’re unfamiliar with Little Spoon, let’s get you up to speed. The brand was born out of a recognition that today’s parents are navigating a unique set of challenges. As Little Spoon explains, “We knew today’s parents were fundamentally different from generations past—equal parts more time-strapped and food-knowledgeable than ever.” With this in mind, Little Spoon set out to create baby food that doesn’t compromise quality or convenience. They’ve achieved this goal by offering easy-to-use, high-quality products for babies to big kids that meet modern parent standards.
Now, with their “Little Spoon, Big Change” initiative, the brand is raising the bar on transparency and safety in the baby food industry. Little Spoon is the first baby food company in the U.S. to hold itself to the strict safety guidelines of the European Union (EU)—a gold standard when it comes to food safety. In short, that means Little Spoon has set limits on over 500 toxins and contaminants, including heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury, for their Babyblends. This level of transparency and commitment is truly unmatched in the baby food space, and it’s giving parents something they’ve been asking for: peace of mind.
Little Spoon’s new testing guidelines
Little Spoon stands out from other baby food brands because they don’t just talk about transparency, they live it through an intricate testing process that sets new guidelines in the industry. Since they now hold themselves to stricter EU standards—something no other baby food brand in the U.S. is doing—they test their food for heavy metal limits of:
- Lead: 20 ppb (parts per billion)
- Arsenic: 20 ppb
- Cadmium: 40 ppb
- Mercury: 10 ppb (even though the EU doesn’t set a specific limit)
If you’re wondering how to measure “parts per billion,” it’s effectively one drop of water in a 10,000-gallon pool. This testing extends beyond heavy metals to include pesticides and chemicals like glyphosate (commonly found in weed killers). Their baby food features only certified organic fruits and veggies (i.e., no synthetic pesticides), so they look for undetectable levels of pesticides and glyphosate—their lab’s detection limit is currently 50 ppb and 100 ppb respectively. Incredibly rare in food safety, Little Spoon also tests for BPA and BPS, harmful plasticizers often found in packaging (however, their packaging is both BPA-free and BPS-free).
And this process is non-negotiable: If any batch doesn’t meet these high standards, it won’t be sold. Every product is third-party tested, ensuring an unbiased assessment, so parents can trust that what they’re feeding their kids meets the strictest safety guidelines possible. With this level of transparency, Little Spoon is delivering not just high-quality nutrition but also a sense of reassurance, giving parents complete confidence in the food they’re serving their little ones.
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Starting solids is made stress-free with 40+ flavors available in Stage 1 to Stage 6 blends (all falling in the 6 to 9 month range). They’re USDA certified organic, Clean Label Project tested for heavy metals (of course), and are made with unique ingredients and recipes designed with experts.
Other Little Spoon products we love from baby to big kid
Little Spoon carries products for every age, from 6 months old to the big kid years. Parents can start solids with Babyblends, introduce table foods with Biteables and Baby Puffs, transition to Plates during the toddler years, and offer healthy treats with Snacks and Smoothies. No matter what stage your little one is in, Little Spoon has you covered with meals you can wholeheartedly trust for years to come. Be sure to use code EVERYMOM25 for 25% off your first Little Spoon order!
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Transitioning to table foods is a breeze with these cut-to-size nutritious and balanced meals. Each serving contains soft, mashable ingredients for self-feeding and motor skill development and are also freezer-friendly and ready to eat in just 60 seconds.
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Puffs offer a skill-building snack time for your baby with these meltable, graspable puffs. Rice-free, seed oil free, and top 9 allergen free, they’re also Clean Label Project Tested and only contain six wholesome ingredients.
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These are ideal meals for toddlers and big kids ready to make the transition to bigger bites. Freezer-friendly, healthy recipes packed with hidden veggies for balanced nutrition every time.
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Finally, junk-free snack time. Little Spoon’s snacks are made with non-GMO ingredients, low/no added sugar recipes, and zero artificial flavors in fun and familiar snack forms your kiddos will love.
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This build-it-yourself lunchtime for kids 3 and older is a hit. There’s no heating needed, making them perfect to pack for preschool, and each one contains over 11 grams of protein per serving.
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Snack time is made easy and nutritious with these organic refrigerated pouches made with hidden vegetables, balanced nutrition (up to 3 grams of protein per serving), and free of artificial sugars, colors and dyes.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
McKenna Pringle, Branded Content Editorial Assistant
Ever since she began her editorial work and interned for The Everymom during college, McKenna’s dedication to this field and drive to gain as much knowledge as possible has only continued to grow day by day. She draws from her experiences as a nanny and passion for topical conversations to write thoughtful pieces on news, entertainment, culture, and lifestyle.
This post is sponsored by Little Spoon, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board. We only recommend brands we genuinely love.