Squeezies are still very popular, especially with children, because they not only taste delicious, but also offer your child a completely new experience with fruits and vegetables. Surely your child has already refused fresh fruit or vegetables, because carrots, apples or bananas simply do not (or not always) taste good to him. A squeeze bag can help!
Children have a lot of fun eating the little pouches because the contents can be practically sucked out and at first glance they seem like a great snack for in between meals.
Our checklist will help you to get a first overview. The product recommendations can offer you further incentives to buy.
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The bestsellers Of The Squeeze Varieties
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Checklist For Squeezies
- First of all, you should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, which can usually provide you with important information. Basically, if your child is not yet used to complementary foods, it is better to do without squeezies for a while and let your baby get used to them slowly.
- If there is no age indication on the pouch, the product is usually only recommended for children 3 years and older and should not be offered to younger children. These often already contain a broader list of fruits and are already very sweet due to the natural sugar, which is why they are not suitable for smaller children.
- There are squeezies usually for children from 4, 6 or 12 months.
- The selection of squeezies is incredibly large and varied. For example, there are fruit or vegetable pouches. According to Product test foundation, the pear-banana or apple-peach combinations are particularly popular. In the meantime, however, exotic and unusual combinations are also available on the market. For example, you can offer your child variety with the mixture blueberry, apple and cinnamon. When choosing the variety, you should make sure that your child likes it best. Otherwise, he or she will turn away from the squeezies and, in the worst case, never get used to fresh fruit or vegetables. So follow your child’s lead and see what he or she likes.
- Choose products that do not contain industrial sugar. For the most part, this is only present in the rarest of cases anyway.
- Fructose is unhealthy in large quantities and can cause tooth decay, which is why your child should only eat squeezies in moderation.
- Squeezies are intended as a small snack for in-between meals, as they contain around 52 calories per sachet.
- Unfortunately, the packaging of Squeezies is not entirely environmentally friendly, but it is incredibly practical for on-the-go snacks. You can always take Squeezies with you and give them to your child when he or she needs a little snack in between.
- Tip: You can also make a Squeeze yourself for your child from time to time. Simply puree several types of fruit and then fill the finished puree into a reusable squeeze bag. This way you help to protect the environment. The prerequisite is a good smoothie maker. Caution: Pieces may remain in the smoothie. It is therefore not suitable for babies and small children.
Recommended Squeezies Varieties
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Current Offers Of Squeeze Varieties
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FAQ For Squeezies
This is fruit puree made from squeeze bags, which are mainly known under the name Squeezies. They are often advertised in the supermarket as a healthy snack and are very popular with both children and parents, because they are handy and can be taken anywhere.
With squeezies, you should always pay attention to the product information. It should state which squeezies are suitable for which age. There are varieties that are suitable for children as young as 6 months. Other varieties may only be given later.
Crunchies are considered to be sweets and cannot replace real fruit for this reason. Some squeezies are therefore not suitable for children under one year of age, as they contain not only sugar but also fruit pulp or fruit juice concentrates and have a high acid content. This can quickly corrode the teeth and also cause tooth decay. In addition, quetches from the age of one already contain a more extensive fruit list, which older children can already tolerate more easily, as they are used to complementary foods
The pear-banana fruit puree is particularly popular with children. But the mixture of apple and pear also seems to go down well with children. Ultimately, however, every child has a favorite taste, which should be taken into account when buying so that your child really enjoys his or her squeeze
Of course, it is also possible to make squeezies yourself, as they are similar to fruit puree and therefore only need to be pureed for preparation. However, make sure that your child consumes it relatively quickly and that the puree does not have to be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Fresh fruit ferments after a few hours, so your child should eat it relatively quickly
As long as the squeezies are still durable or not opened, they can usually be stored in the refrigerator for up to 12 months. However, if they have already been opened, it is advisable to eat them quickly, as with other foods, so that your child does not eat spoiled food.
Squeezies are not necessarily harmful if you do not overdo it with the number of small sachets per day. It is a fact, however, that squeezies contain a lot of sugar and in some cases already cover a child’s daily sugar requirement. Therefore, it is very important to offer your child fresh fruit or, if necessary, to puree fruit yourself. Think of the squeezeies only as a sweet and not as a real meal!
Basically, children should eat plenty of vegetables and fruit a day. The recommendation here is five healthy portions for adults and children. But this is not always so easy, because children often refuse fresh fruit or vegetables because they simply don’t like them. When they are on the go, they are more likely to enjoy a squeeze bar than a boring carrot or apple. Once again, however, less is more! In order to get children accustomed to the taste of fruit, a squeeze stick can possibly provide the right support at first. Later, however, you should make sure to include fresh fruit and vegetables in the daily routine
Squeezies contain natural fructose. So don’t be fooled by the claim “no added sugar”! In addition to fructose, fruit pulp or certain apple concentrates are often added. So your first glance should always be at the list of ingredients. Products that end in “ose” help you to recognize which squeezies have fructose added. This way, you can at least rule out the possibility that your child is eating too much sugar and decide against buying such products