Picky eater? We swear by these guilt-free kids snacks

I know I’m not the only parent who’s ransacked the kitchen pantry, desperately searching for anything to appease a screaming, hangry baby.When you have a picky eater on your hands, it can feel impossible to find something they actually enjoy snacking on.

In fact, sometimes, I feel like I spend more time cleaning up my toddler’s spilled food than she spends eating it.I’ll admit, she had a pretty refined palette from the get-go.

The first few stages of our eating journey were mostly spent spitting, fist-slamming, and spewing food on the floor, especially anything that slightly resembled healthy food.A vegetable.

How dare I even try?Her eyes have always been on the bright colors, fun shapes, and sweet-salty combos, and really, I can’t blame her.Kids want delicious snacks, and health-conscious parents hope that some wholesome, nutritious ingredients are packed into the mix.

Landing on something that meets both marks is a challenge.But, fortunately, there are plenty of high-quality baby snacks out there — you just have to know where to look for them.Through plenty of trial-and-error and assistance from the toughest critic (my almost two-year-old), we’ve tried a few brands that we can vouch for.

Little Spoon’s diverse menu of organic baby bites and ready-to-eat snacks was a game-changer in our house.My daughter loves the flavor combos, unique shapes, and textures, and I love the fact that she’s never noticed all the hidden fruits and veggies in their recipes.

Other popular brands, like Cerebelly and Simple Mills, also offer great on-the-go options, from bite-sized puffs to smoothie melts that should (hopefully) reduce the mess when you’re on the move.Of course, you could also go the meal-kit route, especially if you have multiple mouths to feed.Below, I’ve rounded up some of our favorite toddler-and-mom-approved snacks that are tasty, easy, and hopefully won’t land on the floor.Pros:Cons:Crunchy, melty, and easy for tiny hands to handle, the...