I thought I knew everything about being a mom by the time I became one! I did a lot of research online and read a lot of books about motherhood and what to expect each month with my new baby. As you moms know, time FLIES by and suddenly my little baby who only nursed and took a bottle, was ready to eat REAL food. I honestly had a really hard time with this! I quickly realized I didn’t know everything about being a mom, like I thought I did. I had no idea what to feed this hungry child!
It was time for me to do a little research and to ask my other cute mom friends what their baby’s favorite treats were. I literally searched every isle in Target and Wal Mart looking for the best snacks for my baby girl. Let me tell you – I am a bit of a crazy, paranoid mom. I was hoping I would grow out of this, but I am still a worry wort! I am always nervous Laila is going to choke on her food! Because of this, I have found SO much comfort in finding healthy, easy, soft and safe snacks for her!
Today I would like to share with you the Top 10 Treats for Toddlers! These are simple treats you can throw in your purse or diaper bag while on the go. They are perfect for out and about running errands, shopping, church or play days at the park! As our girl has gotten older, we have found ourselves giving her treats at times we would like her to be quiet {i.e.: church} and have found these to be the best {and better for her than m&m’s and rice krispy treats which we have been guilty of doing!}.
To see further details of these items, just click on the name of the product and it will take you to Amazon where you can read about it and even purchase it, to be delivered to your door. That is my kind of shopping now… especially with a little one!
1. Gerber Graduates Puffs
2. Mum Mums
3. Gerber Graduates Lil’ Crunchies
4. Yogurt Bites
5. Fruit Cups
6. Fishy Crackers
7. Teddy Grahams 
8. Fruit Pouches
9. Snack Bars
10. Cheese Crackers
I hope as a new mom, you will find these treats helpful! Always know that you as the mom, knows what is best for your babies. It is always fun to try and give them new things to see how they like it.
I would LOVE to hear from you ladies too, as I am always looking for new snacks for Laila! What are your favorite treats for toddlers?
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Alexa
August 14, 2015 at 6:34 am (9 years ago)Favorites my son eats also helps him progress quickly, we eat raw, fresh produce. Its become simple to feed him when his pallet is used to REAL textures. He eats anything at 20months without me being concerned of pits or choking since i would place a whole avocado, peach, etc. in his hands to dig into. With my help being the mother with a hawks eye, im now teaching the ability to distinguish a ripe BLACKberry freshly picked. Its the start of ths begining of eventually growing all our food together.
Joanna Sormunen
April 30, 2014 at 12:25 am (10 years ago)Great tip! And so many wonderful products to choose from. I still remember how much my son loved his finger food!
Danielle Davis
April 30, 2014 at 8:13 pm (10 years ago)Thank you Joanna! How old is your son now?!
Angel
April 29, 2014 at 6:11 am (10 years ago)My Jace loves all of these too! Especially the fruit/veggie pouches. He just gobbles them up. I’m excited to see your yogurt bite recipe! 🙂
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:16 pm (10 years ago)I know! I am excited to post it! It is SUPER easy and simple! Those pouches are life savers, aren’t they?!
Kristin
April 29, 2014 at 4:58 am (10 years ago)My daughter is a total organic pouch addict!
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:16 pm (10 years ago)Laila is too! They are the best!
Krystal
April 29, 2014 at 3:05 am (10 years ago)My son still loves the yogurt puffs. Great list!
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:16 pm (10 years ago)How old is he now? I have a feeling they will be in our cupboard for many years too! LOL
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
April 29, 2014 at 1:03 am (10 years ago)Have you tried the new Goldfish flavors? I am definitely guilty of eating most of the toddler’s Strawberry Shortcake Goldfish than she got… They are just so good! I need to try some of these other treats with her. I always try to have something for her right when she gets up from her nap because otherwise she gets really cranky!
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:17 pm (10 years ago)Strawberry Shortcake Goldfish?! I have never even heard of them!! I have got to go find these now!! Thanks for sharing! Sounds so yummy!
Laura B
April 29, 2014 at 12:29 am (10 years ago)My little one is too young for solid foods yet but I imagine these types of finger snacks would be so appealing to toddlers and keep the clean-up more manageable for mom!
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:18 pm (10 years ago)YES! Your little one will be eating solids before you know it! These are PERFECT for baby and mom!
Sarah
April 29, 2014 at 12:23 am (10 years ago)We’ve never tried the Earth’s Best snacks or the Ritz, I’ll have to add those to my list! 😉
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:18 pm (10 years ago)Yes, try them and let me know what you think! The Ritz are a family favorite – even I like those!
Kimber
April 29, 2014 at 12:06 am (10 years ago)Oh, another thing I’d forgotten – my kids love dipping too, and I can get them to try lots of new things if they can dip it in yogurt! (I’ve tried hummus and it was a no-go. But they love yogurt.)
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:19 pm (10 years ago)YES! Laila LOVES dipping in yogurt!! Haven’t had her try hummus yet. Maybe I should try it?!
cole
April 29, 2014 at 12:05 am (10 years ago)I love knockoff goldfish. Not because I actually like them but because it’s always like “whale crackers with cheese” So generic and cheesy sounding 😉
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:19 pm (10 years ago)haha!! I know! I saw those the other day! AND they are cheaper!!
Kimber
April 29, 2014 at 12:05 am (10 years ago)Mum-Mums were a big hit in my house! So were Puffs! Once baby is old enough to handle some solids, another great snack is Kix cereal – not too much sugar, small, and pretty cheap. A friendly reminder to other mamas – make sure you know the baby Heimlich maneuver. I’d forgotten it, so I asked my husband to re-teach me one day when our little girl had started eating solids – and just a few days later, she choked on a tiny piece of peach. I was so glad I’d practiced! It allowed me to stay very calm when the emergency hit. Anyway, this is such a great list! Happy snacking!
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:20 pm (10 years ago)Oh Kimber, I could not agree with you more! I know the heimlich, but I would feel so much more comfortable getting a refresher on it! I NEVER want to have to deal with that. I always chop Laila’s food up SO small {Tyson sometimes teases me about it!} But for me – better safe than sorry! I am so glad you knew what to do!!
Krystal Bernier
April 29, 2014 at 12:02 am (10 years ago)These are definitely easy on the go snacks. Just watch the ingredients, it is important to keep your toddler’s diet free of artificial and sugary ingredients.
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:21 pm (10 years ago)Of course, Krystal! You are exactly right!
Leila
April 28, 2014 at 11:48 pm (10 years ago)Some of these are definitely my toddler’s favorites too and some of these I need to try! Shoot, some of these are favorites of my 6 and 8 year old too! 🙂
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:22 pm (10 years ago)That is so true – these snacks are even good for big kids… and maybe even adults!:)
Christi (sexymoxiemama.com)
April 28, 2014 at 11:24 pm (10 years ago)We use all of these for our baby and toddler. Let me also recommend Little Yums as well. They are like Mum Mums but are harder (like a teething biscuit).
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:23 pm (10 years ago)Oh we love Little Yums too!! I should have added those! Thanks for the suggestion!
Julie
April 28, 2014 at 11:18 pm (10 years ago)What a great list! I am that crazy mama too who constantly worries about choking! My daughter is 13 months now and she also loves fishies and those fruit pouches. We love giving her YoToddler yogurt from Stonyfield Farms and organic cheerios from Cascadian Farms!
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:24 pm (10 years ago)I am so glad I am not alone in the worrying and that it is normal! These are all such great suggestions!! Yogurt is always a winner and of course cheerios too!! Thank you so much! Love your blog! That was so nice of you to shout me out yesterday!! xoxo
Maggie C
April 28, 2014 at 9:34 pm (10 years ago)It is SO hard to find non-messy snacks that are safe for toddlers. I never thought about the dipping crackers before. My daughter loves the yogurt melts too. I think we’ll try the Mum Mums next.
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:25 pm (10 years ago)YES! Try the Mum Mums!! She will LOVE them!
jen nelson
April 28, 2014 at 8:46 pm (10 years ago)#1 is absolutely the best, even the daddy loves them! Katlyn’s favorites are the mixed fruits with cherries and Apple/pear cups. They also have cut carrots, beans and peas in the little single serving cups too, those have been a blessing for a quick veggie! ! 🙁
Danielle Davis
April 29, 2014 at 3:26 pm (10 years ago)So true Jen!! We have slipped a few of her snacks into our mouths a few times! LOL Those cups are so perfect – Luckily, Laila is a good veggie eater as of right now. We are hoping that continues for as long as possible! 🙂