Stage 3 Food Review: Aldi's Bebivita Litte Dinners Pasta Bolognese

Wow!  This had actual taste!  I says it is for 1-3 years but my almost 10 month old love it.  It had great texture, taste and smell.  They've managed to compensate for added salt really well and because it's Aldo, the price is excellent too!

I give it: 5 out of 5 stars

Stage 3 Food Review: Cow and Gate Little Steamed Meals Spaghetti Bolognese

Would have liked this to be meatier like a homemade Bolognese, but it was tasty enough and my LO liked it.

Could have used a stronger flavour though.

I give it:  3 out of 4 stars

Stage 3 Food Review: Cow and Gate Litte Steamed Meals Pasta with Tomato, Spinach and Cheese

We loved this one.  It was tasty and reflected what the ingredients were purported to be.  Nice texture for little teeth and gums to practice on.

I give it: 4 out of 5 stars

Stage 3 Food Review: Cow & Gate Litte Steamed Meals Creamy Cottage Pie

Not as enamored with this one.  It smelled fine and it tasted OK but lacked the richness I think a cottage pie should have.
Bear in mind that I want an alternative to family food to fall back on so I am judging from that point of view.
My 9 month old enjoyed it but wasn't as excited as I've seen him with other foods.
The portion size is generous and great for taking out and about and it was a decent stage three ready meal.

I give it: 3 out of 4 stars

Stage 3 Food Review: Cow and Gate Little Steamed Meals Chicken Pasta with Tomato and Mushroom

I generally like my LO (9 months) to eat family meals but there's no denying that having a ready meal on standby is fantastic.  Sometimes there's no time to cook or what you have prepared just isn't suitable for your baby.
So, with so many options on the market it helps to have an opinion or two when making a choice.

What I've noticed thus far is that a lot of brands all taste the same despite the different labels that suggest they're different.  And some of them don't taste anything like I expect them to given the ingredients.

Normally I tend to lean towards organic products for my boys but there was an offer on these Little Steamed Meals and I gave them ago.

The chicken pasta dish was a revelation.  It actually taste like I expect chicken pasta to (although no added salt that you'd expect in an adult dish, naturally) and my baby loved it.  Lots of texture but nothing too challenging, and a good portion size.  My son ate it all up.

It smelled pleasant to which can be an issue with baby food.  Given smell is such a part of taste it amazes me that baby food producers allow their products to stink!

The dish can be warmed briefly in the microwave or eaten as is.  Great for being on the go.

I will be buying this one again: 4 Stars