I only have one rule when it comes to these pre packaged baby snacks - & that is, they are for on-the-go only! I like to save these for walks, the park, car rides, church, shopping, groceries - you name it - anytime I will be away for home for any period of time I stock our little bee snack cup by Skip Hop with any one of these snacks or simply grab one of the snacks already in their own packaging. I am telling you I am always grateful to have them because they buy me time in any given moment where I need my little one entertained for a moment longer - grocery line, walk home from park, car ride home from library, etc.
In the beginning I was pretty strict about finding organic 'healthier' processed snack options, however, I noticed my little one getting tired of some of the snacks I kept offering. I decided to add a few more to our little inventory and keep these ones on rotation. I am always on the look out for more though and I know there are many available we have yet to try!
I always take them out of the box they come in ( if they are in a box) and add them to the little basket I have in my 'baby' cupboard. That way I can easily grab one when I need it. I also always keep a handful of them in my diaper bag too! ​
As for snacking at home -- I offer fruit or veggies, a homemade muffin, banana bread, cheese, toast with jam, yogurt, etc.
I noticed I perfect these systems and then things are always changing as my little one grows - so for now this is what I have been doing but I am sure things will change eventually too :)
xo