If you’ve ever stared at the baby food aisle like… why is this so stressful? — you’re not alone.
Because it’s not just “food.” It’s the mental load of:
“What should I pick?”
“Is this actually good?”
“Do I need to worry about heavy metals?”
“Will my kid even eat it?”
That’s why I’m picky about what I recommend.
And the brand we ended up genuinely loving is Cerebelly.
Quick heads up: We loved it so much that we reached out and got a code just for The Mommy subscribers — THEMOMMY for up to 35% off your first order.
I’ll be honest… I fully took advantage and stocked up on my first order 😂 And yep, the kids ate it all in the months after.
One of our better purchases yet.
Table of Contents
TL;DR (for the moms who don’t have time)
What I love about Cerebelly:
Organic baby purees + Smart Bars for real life snack moments
They’re built around 16 brain-supporting nutrients (their claim — and it’s the big reason parents choose them)
No added sugar (so it’s not “dessert in a pouch”)
They publish heavy metal + contaminant testing info and have a Purity Award Certification from Clean Label Project
→ Take the quiz + use code THEMOMMY (up to 35% off)
Why a mom would actually buy this (the real reasons)
1) It takes the thinking out of feeding
In the first few years, your kid’s brain is building fast — and the early years are a huge foundation-building window.
pouch at Disney = instant calm (my little one😊)
So I like that Cerebelly isn’t just “random flavors.” They’re very intentional about what nutrients show up when, based on age and milestones.
Translation: less Googling, more “okay cool, done.”
2) The nutrient piece is the big differentiator
Their whole thing is: 16 brain-supporting nutrients in their products.
They talk specifically about nutrients like DHA and how it supports early brain/eye development.
As a mom, I’m not trying to be a scientist at snack time, I just like knowing someone thought it through.
3) It’s the rare “healthy” option that still feels kid-friendly
Because if your kid won’t eat it… none of this matters.
For us, the purees were great early on, and the Smart Bars became a clutch “we need a real snack” option later.
The comparison stuff that builds trust
Here’s what stood out to me from their own comparison chart (and why it mattered to me as a buyer):
Created by a developmental neurobiologist / neurosurgeon / mom (their positioning)
16 brain-supporting nutrients (they say they’re the only baby food with this)
No added sugar
USDA organic / clean label certified (their claims)
Heavy metal transparency + Clean Label Project Purity Award Certification
Also: I appreciate that they explain the “why” behind heavy metals in baby food (it’s tied to soil/environment, and the real question is how brands test + reduce exposure).
That transparency is rare.
What I’d start with
If you want the simplest path:
Take the quiz (it matches your child’s age/milestones to a bundle)
Add purees if you’re in the baby stage
Add Smart Bars if you’re in the “teeth + snacks + on-the-go” stage
toddler-approved snack bar ☺️
And yes… if your kid eats them? You will absolutely understand why I stocked up 😂
The deal for The Mommy readers
Use code THEMOMMY for up to 35% off your first order.