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Wednesday 3 September 2014

How To Buy A Reusable Food Pouch

By Mattie MacDonald


A healthy diet is needed by all babies for strength and healthy growth. This makes it necessary to devise means of feeding babies easily without much hassle. One of the most effective ways of feeding babies without wasting food or having to worry about the safety of the kid is by using a reusable food pouch. One can gain some tips from this article on how to pick the right product for feeding a baby on squishy food.

Before buying a pouch one should consider many factors one of them being the range of foods that can be placed into it. A good product is one that can accommodate all forms of squishy foods and can also deliver them easily. Some of the types of food that should be accommodated include yogurts, applesauce, oatmeal, and vegetable, fruit, and grain purees.

Besides being able to accommodate squishy food, the product should also have a wide opening that makes it easy to fill. This is helpful in avoiding wastage as a result of food pouring down on the sides. Using a funnel or a jug with a funnel-shaped edge can make the job much easier. It is advisable to avoid overfilling to prevent leakage. Most products perform best against leakage when filled up to three-quarters of their capacity.

The base of the product is of importance too because it helps to ease the work of the person using it. The base should be broad, allowing the product to stand on its own without requiring to be held. Normally one may have to hold several other items in their hands as they fill hence, a product that stands on its own offers more advantage. Therefore when buying, the item can be tested at the shop before it is carried home.

Transparent products are better than than those that are translucent or opaque. It is easier to know when the item is full if it is transparent than when it is opaque. This helps older babies to know where the level of content is in the container without having to hold the pouch against light. This way, pressure can be applied at the right position to squeeze out contents.

Another aspect to consider is the ease with which the hygiene of the pouch can be maintained. It is recommendable to buy products that can be cleaned easily without needing special tools or techniques to clean. Parts should be easy to dismantle for cleaning to be done. Pouches contain small parts which can be swallowed or choke the child. As such, the child must always be supervised when using the product.

The way items should be used vary. There are designs that support outdoor usage while others do not. There are also products that can be used in both outdoor and indoor conditions. Going for such items is the best idea. It is fun to carry pouches to feed babies while going for bike and car rides, sporting events, stroll, camping, gym, and school among other events and places.

Price should also be regarded. Most items cost lowly unless they have special features. Quality in a product must always come first.




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