Are Those Refillable Pouches Worth It? 3 Real Moms Weigh In. — Shopping

I'll admit it: As much as I do care about minding what my kids eat and being eco-friendly, I made baby food exactly one time, and it was a fail. I didn't realize you were supposed to cook the carrots before puréeing them — no wonder my daughter rejected my attempt at baby food.

After that moment, I embraced my #mamatried attitude and happily bought baby food in packets and pouches until my kids grew out of them. (Well, almost grew out of them. See: 10 Toddler Foods My 5-Year-Old Is Still Happy to Eat.)

So when I learned about refillable pouches for toddlers, I was interested to see what my friends who actually made their own food thought. Of the moms I surveyed, most either hadn't heard of them or had never considered them, but a few had deeper thoughts. Here, three of my mom friends weigh in on the refillable pouches.

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