All products are independently selected by our editors.
If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
A gift thatsactuallyuseful fornew parents?
Courtesy of brands / Gabrielle Langdon
How about a list of the best baby and kid snacks on Amazon.
Finding a variety of healthy-ish food that requires little effort can be a sanity saver.
Laura Hunter, LPN, cofounder ofMoms on Call, and a mom of five, agrees.
Read on to find out what the experts and other moms say are their kids' go-tosnacks on Amazon.
The best kid snacks on Amazon, at a glance
What are the best snacks for kids?
Fiber helps support healthy gut bacteria, which is also an essential part of our immune system.
Plus, they help keep your kid fuller for longer stretchescreating a need for less snacks overall.
It can really help regulate appetite.
Those are really what we know from research as the sustaining nutrients that satiate the appetite.
It doesn’t mean you have to be totally restrictive.
We want healthy snacks to be the norm, says Hunter.
Theyre a good source of protein and fiber, Castle adds.
Theyve saved us on more than one road trip and plane ride.
My kiddos love these granola bars, saysGlamourcommercial creative director and mom of two Morgan Wrapp.
I feed it to my family and trust that it’s good for them, raves one.
Its going to fill their tummies and keep them full for a little bit longer.
As for calories, Castle says to look for snacks on Amazon that are at or less than 150.
If it’s under 100, it’s likely not a good source of protein or fiber.
(Just be sure to look for an electrolyte drink that doesnt have added sugars or artificial flavors.)
Thats it.
She recommends these fruit bars which have just two (hence the name).
Theyre easier to digest, contain essential nutrients, and are better for your overall health, she says.
Pro tip: get the oatmeal cookie flavor to avoid melted chocolate chips all over the place.
Plus, I had the benefit of knowing they were getting several common allergens in their diet.
Made with sustainably grown chickpeas, theyre also vegan and gluten-free.
Chickpeas are also a great source of protein and fiber.
Plus, these taste like a traditional salty snack so kids dont even know the difference.
She likes these snack bars from Skout Organic, which meet those two requirements.
Castle also recommends the brand.
As anyone with young kids may expect, they were gone in three days.
For some reason, kids are just obsessed with eating their food out of pouch.
Its in their DNA or something.
I attempt to pick ones like these from GoGo Squeez, which sneak some veggies in with the fruit.
Its air popped, so its not fried, which means less calories and additives for little ones.
They provide a quick hit of electrolytes that really help in recovery.
But now that my two-year-old eats food, theyve become her favorite summer treat as well.
I like how they are actually helping replace her electrolytes, as opposed to just being a sweet treat.
It makes me feel better knowing she can keep hydrated even in those sticky months.
Olyra Fruit Bars
Castle recommends these breakfast cookies that are also available in blueberry.
Great for a snack.
On Amazon, the majority of customers have given these plant-based cookies a five-star rating.
Great flavor and texture, says one reviewer.
Its a fantastic healthy snack for the kids.
These snack bars that she recommends fit the latter as theyre made with nut and seed flour.
The Only Bean Dry Roasted Edamame Snacks
Dry roasted edamame snacks are nice, Castle says.
My kid loves this for snack time, says one Amazon reviewer.
It has 11 grams of protein and its nicely roasted and crunchy.
I love them too and would suggest it to anyone looking for supplement that extra protein in their diet.
Oftentimes, the extra sugar in kids diets show up during snack time.
Agarwal recommends fruit strips for kids, as they can satisfy their sweet tooth instead of candy or gummies.
Bear Real Fruit Snack Minis
Hunter suggested these fruit snacks as a good on-the-go option.
Made with no-added sugar and natural ingredients, theyre a better alternative to other gummy options.
But remember: Serving portions for kids are much smaller than for adults, Hunter says.
A quarter cup of any of these items [on this list] is sufficient.
